The Irish Times

Joey Carbery can see light at the end of a long recovery tunnel

Ireland outhalf is nearing a return to action for Munster; Ulster A take on Leinster A

Thu Jan 14 2021 - 17:20

James Ryan captaincy was only ever a question of when, not if

All throughout his career, the Leinster lock has proven himself as a natural leader

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 06:00

Ulster score nine tries to obliterate Zebre and make it six from six

Backrow Marcell Coetzee used his power to touch down for four tries in Parma

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 20:22

Hugo Keenan has sights set high as he continues ascent

Ireland player lines out with a number of former under-20 teammates against Wales

Fri Nov 13 2020 - 05:00

Ulster take bonus point after opening night cracker against Benetton

Italian side came back from 14 points down to take the lead just after half-time

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 22:26

Dan McFarland needs to shake off Ulster’s cobwebs

Ulster still building for the future but province have plenty still to play for in the short-term

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 06:00

A lot on Hanrahan’s shoulders as Van Graan aims for a power game

With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 06:00

Granny rule and Leinster schoolkids the way forward as Ireland look to add depth

With residency law set to be extended to five years, the IRFU have changed approach

Tue Aug 18 2020 - 06:00

Van Graan says Carbery will only make Munster return when ‘he’s 100% ready’

Coach says Ireland outhalf remains in line to return at some stage in September

Fri Jul 17 2020 - 06:00

Is James Cecil Parke Ireland’s greatest ever sportsman?

A career interrupted by World War One saw him captain Ireland and win at Wimbledon

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Lost Season Awards recognise Stander’s outstanding performances

Earls makes plea to listen up, Ian Madigan steps back into Ireland frame and planning must go on

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 11:00

Ulster equal 21-game unbeaten home record with Cheetahs win

Ruan Pienaar was back for his first competitive game in Belfast since leaving in 2018

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 22:43

Dan McFarland calls out Ulster’s naivety after loss away to Ospreys

Welsh side secure just their second win of the season at a rain-lashed Liberty Stadium

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 06:00

Johnston misses chance to be Ulster hero

Replacement outhalf's injury-time drop goal attempt charged down

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 19:58

The Offload: Devin Toner opens up on Rugby World Cup snub

Ulster and Munster’s European defeats show the importance of power in Champions Cup

Mon Jan 13 2020 - 10:00

Ulster labour to victory over Zebre and miss out on bonus point

Two second-half yellow cards for the Italian side prove crucial on a dreadful night in Belfast

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 22:06

Munster make four changes as Connacht target first win

New Ulster signing Bill Johnston makes his competitive debut against Toyota Cheetahs

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 13:04

Gerry Thornley’s end of term report: Did Ireland's peaks come too early?

Rugby correspondent runs the rule over the season for Ireland and the four provinces

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 06:30

Nucifora sets Ireland target of at least a semi-final in Rugby World Cup

IRFU performance director says outgoing coach Schmidt very focused on final task

Fri May 24 2019 - 06:00

Gordon D'Arcy: Innovation and clarity key to Munster's progress

Lacking sheer physicality, Johann Van Graan’s men need to build a new playing style

Wed May 22 2019 - 06:15

Ulster sign ‘very exciting young prospect’ Bill Johnston from Munster

He was on the Ireland team that reached the 2016 U20 World Championship final

Mon May 20 2019 - 14:12

The Offload: Who is running Munster rugby right now?

Munster coaches depart for pastures new. Plus: anatomy of a Champions Cup defeat

Mon May 13 2019 - 11:23

Bill Johnson set to move to Ulster as Munster opportunities dry up

Former Ireland U20 international expected to join up with Dan McFarland’s side

Wed May 08 2019 - 06:37

Van Graan has total faith in Bleyendaal’s fitness for the big stage

Munster coach and fellow players united in appreciation of the outhalf’s leadership skills

Wed Apr 17 2019 - 06:00

Munster make 11 changes to their team for Benetton clash

Three academy players are included in the squad for Friday’s trip to Stadio Monigo

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 12:58

Scarlets keep Munster at bay thanks to defensive masterclass

Johann van Graan’s side dominate possession but can only manage losing bonus point

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 20:20

Munster can maintain momentum as Scannell set for landmark appearance

Pro14 preview: Scarlets v Munster, Parc y Scarlets (5.0, live on TG4, Premier Sports 2)

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 15:04

Bleyendaal impressed with young Munster side’s ability to dig out win

Victory completes strong Christmas and new year run for Johann van Graan’s side

Mon Jan 28 2019 - 06:00

Jean Kleyn’s second-half try sees Munster edge out Dragons

Johann van Graan’s side go back top of Conference A after low-key win

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 17:41

Under-20 class of 2016 making rapid strides towards the top of senior game

Leinster v Ulster clash will feature several of the young stars from World Junior final

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 06:00

Minimal changes and momentum give Ulster the edge

Darren Sweetnam, Jean Kleyn, Conor Oliver and Tommy O’Donnell are back for Munster

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 18:10

JJ Hanrahan delivers in first start as Munster outhalf

‘Hanrahan is a big game player and it’s been great to have him back,’ says O’Mahony

Mon Dec 10 2018 - 07:00

Conor Murray is back in the Munster squad for Italian job

Munster and Ireland scrumhalf set to make his return for Sunday’s trip to take on Zebre

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 12:26

JJ Hanrahan moves to fullback as Carbery retains 10 jersey

CJ Stander to make first Munster appearance of the season against Cardiff Blues

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 16:57