Keith Earls

Obsessed. The Autobiography by Johnny Sexton: One of the best Irish sports books ever written

Paul Howard hails a frank and revealing book that achieves the rare feat of being worthy of the brilliant career that preceded it

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 05:00

Keith Earls confirms retirement after stellar career for Munster and Ireland

‘Now is the right time and I feel incredibly fortunate to go out on my own terms’

Tue Oct 17 2023 - 12:43

Ireland fans hordes leave Paris in disbelief it ended like this

There was no hiding that the fairytale did not end the way the Irish team expected it to

Sun Oct 15 2023 - 19:02

Rugby World Cup: Gerry Thornley predicts Ireland’s team to play New Zealand

Ireland vs New Zealand: James Ryan likely to be ruled out with Joe McCarthy or Ryan Baird set to replace him on the bench

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 19:15

Keith Earls: ‘I don’t think Joe would know anything about this squad’

Andy Farrell has changed the mood and tone but Joe Schmidt is still in the Irish conversation

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 06:00

James Ryan biggest concern of Irish rugby injuries from victory over Scotland

French media carrying stories based on footage of Ryan seemingly saying ‘I think I’ve broken my hand’

Sun Oct 08 2023 - 19:21

Rugby World Cup: Iain Henderson starts in place of James Ryan for Scotland clash

Robbie Henshaw could face a few weeks out with hamstring injury

Thu Oct 05 2023 - 16:46

Rugby World Cup: Jack Conan the only Ireland player ruled out of Tonga clash

Dan Sheehan, Dave Kilcoyne and Robbie Henshaw set to be in selection mix for Saturday’s game

Wed Sept 13 2023 - 14:49

Ireland 82 Romania 8: How the Irish players rated in their Rugby World Cup opener

Johnny Sexton earns a 7/10 after scoring two tries in Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania in Bordeaux

Sat Sept 09 2023 - 16:41

Andy Farrell opts for experienced line-up against Romania as Ireland get down to business

Joe McCarthy bucks the trend as Andy Farrell selects formidable starting Ireland XV for World Cup opener against Romania

Fri Sept 08 2023 - 05:00

Andy Farrell: Ireland must stay calm and roll with the punches to succeed in World Cup

Head coach hopeful his open-minded approach pays off as 18 Irish players to make their World Cup debuts

Sat Sept 02 2023 - 05:00

Andy Farrell delighted he persuaded Keith Earls not to retire from rugby last year

Ireland head coach calls winger ‘outstanding’ as he looks forward to the World Cup in France

Sun Aug 27 2023 - 22:00

Ahead of his 100th cap, there might not be a more loved Ireland rugby player than Keith Earls

Munster winger presumed as recently as April that this day would never come

Wed Aug 16 2023 - 05:00

‘Old man Earlsy’ relishes Munster’s notable victory over provincial rivals Leinster

Exhausted veteran keeping future plans close to his chest but remains motivated to deliver silverware for Munster

Mon May 15 2023 - 05:00

Keith Earls in line to win 200th Munster cap against Sharks but no place for Joey Carbery

Ben Healy will again sit on the replacements bench with Jack Crowley starting at outhalf

Fri Apr 21 2023 - 14:20

From rugby pitch to boardroom: Johnny Sexton to follow well trodden path into business world

The line up of current and former Irish international rugby players forging a career in business continues to grow with captain Johnny Sexton already planning his next move

Thu Mar 16 2023 - 14:00

Evergreen Keith Earls more than a try scorer for Ireland

Irish coach Andy Farrell has kept faith in the 35-year-old in preference to younger players

Thu Jan 19 2023 - 19:36

Munster v Northampton: Graham Rowntree rolls the dice for vital Thomond Park clash

Head coach places his trust in inexperienced talent as Conor Murray and Keith Earls miss out

Fri Jan 13 2023 - 19:15

Champions Cup teams: Murray, Crowley and Earls recalled to Munster XV

Joey Carbery forms exciting 10-12 axis with Crowley as Jack O’Donoghue returns to the backrow

Fri Dec 16 2022 - 12:21

Munster vs Connacht: Keith Earls and Joey Carbery set to be fit for interpro clash

Antoine Frisch recovers from thigh problem as Liam Coombes and Jean Kleyn also return

Tue Nov 22 2022 - 11:05

All Blacks 22 Ireland 32 - Player ratings

How the Ireland squad fared during their series-clinching victory in Wellington

Sat Jul 16 2022 - 11:43

‘It’s the best bunch of lads I’ve ever been involved with’ - Keith Earls revels in new captaincy experience

Ireland wing captained the side during Tuesday’s win over the Maori All Blacks

Wed Jul 13 2022 - 05:00

Peter O’Mahony passed fit for third Test after passing HIA Three

Andy Farrell praises collective effort after much-improved performance against the Maori All Blacks

Tue Jul 12 2022 - 14:27

Ireland’s training standards don’t drop without Sexton, insists Mike Catt

Keith Earls set to be rested with Mack Hansen likely to return after bout with Covid

Wed Jul 06 2022 - 05:00

New Zealand 42 Ireland 19 - Ireland player ratings

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over Ireland’s performance in the first Test defeat at Eden Park

Sat Jul 02 2022 - 12:25

Keith Earls extends Munster and Ireland deal until 2023 World Cup

Munster wing extends deal to keep him on Irish shores for one more domestic season

Tue May 31 2022 - 16:53

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

Leinster’s accuracy proves key as they see off Munster in demolition derby

Munster will now travel to play Ulster in URC quarter-finals with Leinster hosting Glasgow

Sat May 21 2022 - 21:50

The Munster that once were have lost that thunder clap of menace

The club’s history and ambition has always been to reach for the stars and not pick over glorious defeats

Thu May 12 2022 - 20:00

Munster secure quarter-final slot as Thomond Park hits fever pitch again

Peter O’Mahony and Joey Carbery play key roles as Exeter put to the sword

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 17:28

Munster disappointed with loss but have reasons to be optimistic ahead of second leg

Johann van Graan happy with changes made to breakdown and scrum after poor first half

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 06:00

‘This is a club that will always stand up and fight’ - Johann van Graan

If Munster are to prevail at Thomond Park they’ll need to be more ruthless and creative

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 05:00

Luke Marshall in Ulster squad for South Africa after over year out

McFarland picks Ireland internationals for tour while Jenkins returns for Munster

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 17:15

The Offload: Spain win Iberian derby to secure spot in Ireland’s World Cup pool

All Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand Slam

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 10:17