The Irish Times

‘Callous, cold and calculating’ - Fabien Galthié’s journey to the top

French coach has detractors but questionable man-management skills may be worth it

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 13:05

Matt Williams: France leaving nothing to chance in quest for World Cup glory

French team that will run out in Dublin the product of a decade of planning primed to peak in 2023

Sat Feb 13 2021 - 06:30

Ronan O’Gara: Ireland need to be braver than usual ‘in a shoot-out for gold’

Former Ireland outhalf believes France’s X-factor can be undone by their poor discipline

Fri Oct 30 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland must go after victory by frightening France into mistakes

We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 07:55

Gerry Thornley: France very firmly pin their colours to the mast

Les Bleus rekindle their love story with the public and look like Six Nations contenders

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 07:00

Simon Zebo’s ankle injury unlikely to hobble fully focused Racing

Connacht, Munster and Ulster face three French sides hungry for Champions Cup

Wed Jan 08 2020 - 06:00

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

Formidable Toulouse on the crest of a wave as Leinster await

Top 14 leaders boast an embarrassment of attacking riches redolent of club’s best days

Fri Apr 19 2019 - 06:00

Conor O’Shea not bothered by speculation over his job at Italy

Rumours abound Racing 92 coaches Laurent Travers and Laurent Labit are being lined up

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 12:50

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

The Offload: Steve Hansen sees the value of coming straight at issues

Ireland picked Johnny Sexton when he played in Paris, so why not white-hot winger Zebo?

Mon Sept 24 2018 - 07:11

Gerry Thornley: Leinster well on their way to a European dynasty

Thousands of people can feel proud of their contribution to Leinster’s triumph

Tue May 15 2018 - 07:00

Leo Cullen and Leinster’s Champions Cup love affair continues

Racing coach Laurent Labit: ‘Well, he has the Irish team so we are just a poor man’s team’

Sat May 12 2018 - 21:58

Leinster keep their cool as they seek glory in Basque country

It will be a tight final against Racing, but province can prove they are Europe's best

Sat May 12 2018 - 06:00

Even without Machenaud, Racing will make formidable foes

Parisians are in good shape as they prepare to face Leinster in Sunday’s finals in Bilbao

Wed May 09 2018 - 06:00

Johann Van Graan defiant as Munster come up short again

Coach says province ran out of time to undo the damage of Racing’s blistering first quarter

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 01:00

Munster must cross the great financial divide

Facing in-form Racing 92 in their spanking new €360m ground a major assignment

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: O’Gara’s bold move makes perfect sense

Staying with Racing 92 would have ruled out any promotion for the next four seasons

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 06:00

Even by Munster standards, this should be special

Dan Carter a surprise selection as Thomond Park gets ready to remember Anthony Foley

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 06:30

Ronan O’Gara handed a 10-week touchline ban

The ban does not apply to Champions Cup however so he will make trip to Limerick

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 13:08

Munster’s need and form should help secure home quarter-final

Champions Cup: Munster v Racing 92, Thomond Park, Saturday, 5.30pm – Sky Sports 2

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 11:44

Dan Carter among big Racing names set to miss Munster clash

However those expected to come in will be straining at the leash to impress

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 01:00

Ronan O’Gara to remain at Racing 92 until 2019

Former Munster and Ireland outhalf joined the French club in 2013

Wed Mar 09 2016 - 15:15

France's Racing Metro cohort vow to hunt down Johnny Sexton

‘It is imperative to go after him, to tire him so that he finds it tough to make the calls’

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 21:26

Toner rejects comparisons between Sexton and Zlatan

Ireland lock dismisses French claims outhalf threw his weight around at Racing Metro

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 16:57

Castres take on Leinster with weight of world on shoulders

It’s been miserable season for French side after disintregration of title-winning team

Sat Jan 17 2015 - 01:01

Johnny Sexton still struggling after sustaining concussion against Australia

Outhalf suffering headaches and will miss at least first two matches of Six Nations

Sat Dec 20 2014 - 06:43

Sexton faces extended spell on sidelines after head blow

L’Equipe reports that Top 14 medical committee has banned outhalf’s return until February

Thu Dec 18 2014 - 17:19

Dan Carter to be rugby’s highest paid player in Racing Metro deal

All Black will join after 2015 World Cup bringing an end to his international career

Thu Dec 18 2014 - 09:18

Dan Carter lined up as replacement for Johnny Sexton at Racing

New Zealand outhalf could join Paris club following next year’s World Cup

Sun Dec 14 2014 - 16:36

Jonathan Sexton expected to make South Africa game

Ireland outhalf’s thigh injury not a concern says team manager Mick Kearney

Mon Nov 03 2014 - 13:58

Racing Metro prepared to offload Roberts and Lydiate immediately

Reports claim WRU preparing to bring players back to Welsh clubs ahead of Champions Cup

Tue Oct 14 2014 - 12:54

Racing offer Sexton four-year deal now it’s over to the IRFU

Coach Laurent Labit reiterates Parisian club’s intent to build an empire around former Leinster outhalf

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 01:00

Racing Metro offer Johnny Sexton new four-year deal

‘The deal for him is simple. Either he signs and ends his career here or he returns to Ireland’

Fri Aug 22 2014 - 13:21