The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must capitalise on the doubt they created in All Blacks

New Zealand’s prep for summer tour will focus on how Ireland played in Six Nations

Wed Mar 23 2022 - 06:00

Munster bracing for South Africa jaunt just before Champions Cup

Province to play Bulls and Lions, then comes trip to Wasps and Castres at home

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 05:00

Ireland’s Lions could be undercooked for November Test series

Ending of October Champions Cup window has limited opportunities for players

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 06:00

Munster face tough two-match trip to South Africa ahead of European campaign

Proposed URC fixture list would see champions Leinster open at home to the Bulls

Tue Aug 17 2021 - 15:07

Owen Doyle: Lions pay a high price for key blunders by Williams and Curry

Penalty call against Lawes harsh but butchered try-scoring chances lost it

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 01:00

Lions can pull through once they keep Springboks in their sights

Warren Gatland's selection seems geared towards a high-tempo game

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

Jean de Villiers: I can’t see a big margin in opening Test

Former Munster centre says rugby can be a shining light in a dark time

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 06:00

Jack Conan: ‘The road to here hasn’t always been easy, but it has definitely been worth it’

Leinster and Ireland number eight has enjoyed a remarkable change to his fortunes

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 17:00

Gerry Thornley: Some risks, but Gatland’s gut instincts usually serve him well

Picking the right team is tricky and critical for the first Test of a Lions tour

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 06:00

Itoje plans to ‘influence’ and ‘energise’ second time around with the Lions

A breakout star four years ago, Saracens lock hails the return of tour captain Jones

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00

South Africa rely on core of World Cup side for first Test

Match-day squad to face British & Irish Lions features 17 from 23 on duty against England

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Conor Murray should start first Lions Test match

South Africa A defeat not enough to suggest Ireland scrumhalf won’t be picked at nine

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 06:00

Lions face ‘fourth Test’ as big guns to lead South Africa ‘A’ side

Gatland wise to reject second clash with side featuring 12 World Cup-winning players

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 06:00

Luke Cowan-Dickie - wake up wimp, the Lions need you

Let me say this just once. It is not so bad being knocked out stone cold on a rugby pitch

Fri Jul 09 2021 - 06:50

Lions tour in disarray as they face Sharks amid worsening Covid crisis

Bulls match cancelled as infection numbers continue to rise in South Africa

Wed Jul 07 2021 - 05:00

Gerry Thornley: Fewer midweek games could cause trouble in Lions camp

Non-Test games provided focus and hope; it afforded the ‘dirt-trackers’ a little self-respect

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 06:00

Stephen Larkham: ‘It could have been a lot worse so there’s a lot of relief’

Australian talks of relief that fire pit incident did not have more serious consequences

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 06:00

British & Irish Lions ‘home tour’ could be expanded to four Tests

London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Dublin could be venues if leaders approve of plan

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 22:28

Fitness sessions, meditation and the odd Peroni: Conor Murray’s lockdown routine

Ireland scrumhalf is missing training with the lads and eyes fourth World Cup campaign

Sat May 02 2020 - 05:59

Lions’ proposed warm-up against Barbarians remains up in the air

Warren Gatland hopes English Premiership will change the date of its final in 2021

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 22:01

Tadhg Furlong now one of Irish rugby’s top earners

Pay increase from IRFU comes as French clubs seek Irish props post 2019 World Cup

Thu May 17 2018 - 06:00

Warren Gatland profile: former Ireland and Lions coach revealed

From club level up to Lions’ tours, Wales’ head coach has enjoyed substantial success

Sat Feb 17 2018 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Was Seán O’Brien right to speak out?

Notion that Lions should have whitewashed All Blacks flies in the face of history

Tue Sept 26 2017 - 07:00

Robbie Henshaw: Lions were unbelievably well prepared

Centre reflects on debut tour ahead of return to action for Leinster next week

Fri Sept 22 2017 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: What rugby needs is more Lions, not less

English clubs’ attempts to curtail or undermine the tours must be faced down

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 06:45

Jamie George calls for calm as history beckons for Lions

Saracens hooker says Lions will have to go to the ‘next level’ against hurting All Blacks

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 22:00

Éanna Falvey says Lions’ lack of injuries due to intense training

Irish doctor believes durability has been attained through high-level sessions

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 22:00

Gerry Thornley: Expect All Blacks to revive mood of dark intent from Dublin

All Blacks enter series decider in vulnerable state having lost Smith, Crotty and Williams

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 07:35

Tadhg Furlong braced for vengeful All Blacks side

In-form forward expecting another ‘brutal’ affair as Lions seek to win series decider

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 22:00

Sean O’Brien decision could be the boost that drives Lions to victory

Tullow Tank’s presence in final Test means Gatland can retain victorious back-row

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 06:30

Gordon D’Arcy: Shut down Smith, shut down the All Blacks

Lions’ ability to cut off the supply of quick ball at source laid the foundation to Wellington win

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 06:00

Lions' Queenstown diversion could raise a few eyebrows

Scheduled break may seem curious but Lions following a familiar script to previous years

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 22:00

Sexton aims to make a difference as Lions seek to save series

Ireland and Leinster outhalf looking forward to starting alongside Owen Farrell for the first time

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 22:00

All Blacks’ superior collective skills set to prove decisive

With the same pack on duty, New Zealand set to replicate awesome intensity levels

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 07:23