The Irish Times

Matt Williams: Italy’s youth programme being dismantled just as it bears fruit

Years of graft from Ireland’s Stephen Aboud created a world class elite player pathway

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley’s Six Nations Team of the Tournament (and more)

Five Irish players included, nine from the winning French team, and Maro Itoje

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Wayne Barnes’ loud continuous communication is over the top

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg could learn a lot about leadership from the Italians

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00

Ireland’s impressive defensive record a testimony to Simon Easterby’s work

The Offload: Ireland conceded just four tries during the Six Nations

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 09:00

Johnny Watterson: Has the Triple Crown become an anachronism?

In an era of World Cups, retaining silverware appeal is open to question

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton reports clean bill of health ahead of Italy encounter

Iain Henderson ruled out of game after testing positive for Covid-19

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 15:20

Gerry Thornley: Italian rugby needs help as opposed to being cut adrift

The Azzurri now paying the price for the lack of an academy structure throughout the Noughties

Tue Feb 22 2022 - 06:00

France coach Fabien Galthie to miss Italy clash after positive Covid-19 test

Antoine Dupont to captain Les Bleus in their Six Nations opener in Paris

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 21:26

France coach Galthié says Ireland have ability to achieve ‘wonderful things’

France’s Six Nations prospects appear to hinge significantly on new captain Dupont

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 22:00

Two men jailed over €180,000 Pandemic Unemployment Payment fraud

Oluwagbewikeke Lewi and Bashiru Aderibigbe pleaded guilty after garda investigation

Wed Nov 10 2021 - 20:51

Two men admit part in €180,000 PUP fraud

Accused were part of criminal gang who used names of HSE and Tusla staff to make fake claims

Mon Nov 01 2021 - 19:22

Benetton claim Connacht’s scalp to maintain their recent momentum

Error-strewn display from Friend’s side who had replacement Papali’i sent off

Sun May 30 2021 - 14:49

Connacht’s Denis Buckley braced for Benetton test as he joins 200-game club

Loosehead prop becomes only the third Connacht player to hit milestone

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

Teenage girl (18) jailed for a year for her role in petrol bomb attack

Judge says young woman had been given a chance but failed to take it

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 11:05

Man (35) charged with stealing almost €15,000 in PUP fraud

Accused remanded on bail after being charged with 15 different fraud offences

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 22:18

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Italy

Young squad light on experience - with 15 players who have less than 10 caps

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 06:00

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Man remanded on bail after being charged with ‘unlawfully seizing’ a car in Cork

Gardaí allege accused forcibly removed 17-year-old from vehicle and taking car keys

Sun Apr 12 2020 - 20:27

Leo Cullen happy as season starts all over again with bonus-point win

‘We went away to France in round two last year and got beaten . . . We go away to Lyon this year and can we be better?’

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 20:41

No World Cup ring-rust as Ringrose hat-trick sets Leinster rolling

Johnny Sexton’s celebration after scoring the bonus-point try was telling

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 17:57

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11

Connacht taking no chances against in-form Benetton

Coach Friend includes three internationals in squad for important Pro14 test

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00

Carty, Marmion and Dillane all back in Connacht squad

Trio of Irish internationals return to training prior to must-win Pro14 fixture against Benetton

Wed Mar 20 2019 - 06:00

Leinster strongly represented on Pro14 awards night

Cullen claims coach’s award while five of the province’s players chosen on ‘dream team’

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 07:46

Leinster left red-faced as Benetton complete exemplary raid

Treviso become first Italian club to win in Dublin after error-ridden display by hosts

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

Connacht eye South African success after Treviso victory

Fighting second-half show by province secures win ahead of encounter with Cheetahs

Sun Feb 25 2018 - 16:19

Connacht aiming to get back on track in Treviso

Benetton without a host of players while visitors keen to make up for defeat to Zebre

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 01:00

Organisers putting positive spin on rebranded Pro14

It remains to be seen whether new South African entrants add much to the mix

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 06:00

Aki’s return a boost as Connacht chase third straight Pro12 win

Lam names Delahunt, Cannon and Fox-Matamua in starting 15 for trip to Treviso

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 16:14

Joe Schmidt gets ready to change tack without disrupting rhythm

Ireland coach keen to maintain continuity and cohesion while maximising squad

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 08:22

Schmidt has high praise for Ireland duo Fitzgerald and Henderson

Coach confirms that Darren Cave will be involved against Romania

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 19:54

Committed Ireland target handsome victory against Canada

Joe Schmidt’s men look to lay down marker and erase those pre-tournament problems

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 07:52

Canada boss Crowley labels Ireland one of World Cup favourites

Joe Schmidt’s side begin tournament campaign against Canada at Millenium Stadium

Sun Sept 06 2015 - 18:40

Illness in Ireland squad may force Les Kiss to alter selection for Canada Test

Four players placed in isolation as stomach bug breaks out in camp

Wed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00