The Irish Times

Matt Williams: Gendarme was right – Ireland stole win in Paris

Ireland will expect to convert ample possession into scores against struggling Italy

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 08:00

Kerry get their teenage kicks in Castlebar

Positive, impudent and fearless - Kingdom’s young guns shoot down venerable Mayo

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 21:02

Six Nations is TV3’s ‘single biggest investment in sport’

New Zealand-bound Ronan O’Gara among the punditry team for 2018 tournament

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 14:09

TV View: Ireland keep hearts in the oven and heads in the fridge

Parisian farce sees kick off in Dublin delayed but win more than worth the wait

Sun Mar 19 2017 - 13:41

Matt Williams: Ireland’s inconsistency stems from lack of trust

If Joe Schmidt’s team don’t improve, this powerful England side will demolish them

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 05:00

Conor Murray has learnt a lot about life and death these past two months

‘In the huddle, we sang. It was chilling. We were mourning together, sharing our grief’

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 15:14

John Muldoon: Connacht’s Pro 12 final win a dream day

Captain hails team mates and his girlfriend’s fortune teller after historic Leinster victory

Sun May 29 2016 - 11:48

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must get England’s Ford to reverse into Twickenham traffic

George Ford and Owen Farrell must be turned and met by bloody-minded tackling

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 07:00

Concussion impacts underline the need to put player welfare first

An issue at every level of rugby – from schools through to club and professional

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 00:00

Frank McNally: Nail-biting finish as Ireland hold on for draw

Ireland’s quest for unprecedented third successive Six Nations title begins with result almost as rare

Mon Feb 08 2016 - 01:00

Leinster grind their way past Connacht at a sodden RDS

Josh van der Flier’s dubious try ends Pat Lam’s men’s resistance on miserable night

Fri Jan 01 2016 - 19:24

Sport remains a glorious enterprise but major ethical questions abound

Falls far short of ideals where the essential was to have fought well not just winning

Tue Nov 03 2015 - 00:59

Matt Williams: Ireland may struggle to earn luck that winners always need

Joe Schmidt has done a wonderful job but team are lacking creativity in midfield

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 08:05

Conor McGregor: ‘I’m surrounded by luxury but it’s built on sacrifice’

Jose Aldo bout set for MGM Grand, Las Vegas December 12th says Dana White

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 11:00

Paul O’Connell confirms Ireland career will end at World Cup

Ireland secondrow was ready to retire from game before Toulon came in with offer

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 01:00

Isa Nacewa excited at prospect of Leinster return

Popular figure eager to resume his playing career with the province

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 08:00

Would the provinces dominate a dream XV from 20 years of Europe?

Leinster, Munster and Ulster have left an indelible mark on a tournament approaching it’s 20th final

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 13:08

Top seeds looking stronger, but no Racing certainty

Saracens in good nick too, and could be the one English club to progress to semi-finals

Sat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy left out of Ireland camp for Wales

Jamie Heaslip, Sean O’Brien and Johnny Sexton all fit enough for Joe Schmidt’s 36

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 13:53

Ireland v England: Crunch time for Six Nations' big two

Gerry Thornley says visitors will be more creative but home advantage favours Ireland

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:08