The Irish Times

From cold, soggy Galway to LA - how Luke Carty saved his international dream

‘Everything’s meant to happen for a reason. I stuck with it and tried to stay positive’

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 06:01

‘This isn’t a rebel competition’: David Humphreys on how World 12s can change rugby

Former Ireland star believes new competition can do for rugby what IPL did for cricket

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 08:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster persist with a game they are only partially resourced to play

On- and off-field leadership lacking as province succumb to familiar failings

Wed Sept 09 2020 - 07:27

Leinster’s trust in Cullen paying handsome dividends

Coach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European game

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 01:00

Scott Fardy takes the long way round to reach the top

Australian is well travelled but has made himself right at home with Leinster

Sat May 19 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

Gordon D’Arcy: Attitude and discipline key to Munster

Multitalented Toulon relaxed for one vital moment and Conway made them pay

Wed Apr 04 2018 - 06:00

No quarter given: Jamie Heaslip recalls Leinster's last-eight battles

Former number eight played in all of Leinster’s quarter-finals up until last year

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

Ireland's Joey Carbery craving a full 80 minutes of rugby

Leinster back happy to fill any position and sees the upside of being moved around

Thu Mar 01 2018 - 05:00

Leinster ‘not much better than us’, says Ulster coach after defeat

Kiss laments side’s inconsistency but believes they have a chance to respond

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 05:45

Kurtley Beale as playmaker for Australia is danger for England

He will be the key factor in the attacking structure of Michael Cheika side’s

Fri Nov 17 2017 - 20:43

Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland’s creative spontaneity will beat the Springboks

Saturday should show that Bundee Aki is a central figure in Joe Schmidt’s thinking

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 06:32

Gerry Thornley: Leinster and Munster can keep home fires burning

Champions Cup semi-final places at stake in what promise to be two cracking matches

Sat Apr 01 2017 - 05:30

O'Gara: Foley death hard for ex-players because ‘we’re on our own’

Racing coach prepares to renew old acquaintances with Munster in Champions Cup

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 05:00

Kane Douglas back in Dublin with a point to prove

Secondrow failed to impress in short time at Leinster but wants to shine for Australia

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 06:07

Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provinces

Champions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sides

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00

Leinster flanker Josh van der Flier living the dream

Former Wesley College student braced for upcoming battle with Munster

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Joey Carbery a perfect Leinster leader for next generation

Graham Henry agrees that there's no need to worry about finding a replacement for Johnny Sexton

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 07:45

Michael Cheika’s problems grow as malaise continues in Australian rugby

Bledisloe Cup stays in New Zealand after victory in Wellington

Sun Aug 28 2016 - 13:19

Is this the end of the road for Joe Schmidt and Ireland?

Long-term future of Ireland coach remains in doubt due to his family circumstances

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 01:00

Racing Metro claim Top 14 title as they beat Toulon at Nou Camp

Paris club had Maxime Machenaud sent off after 18 minues of thrilling decider

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 22:28

Racing 92 bring Toulon’s European reign to an end

Maxime Machenaud’s late penalty sees Parisian club dump out three-in-a-row champs

Sun Apr 10 2016 - 19:15

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

Toulon ask English clubs if they can join Premiership

Mourad Boudjellal insists he is serious after contacting English clubs with proposal

Thu Jan 21 2016 - 14:27

Toulon turn the screw as plucky Leinster fade in second half

Leo Cullen’s side fail to score after the break as their Champions Cup exit is confirmed

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 19:53

Leinster’s accuracy and discipline lets them down as Toulon pounce

Leo Cullen’s gritty side demonstrated huge bravery but will rue basic errors

Sun Dec 13 2015 - 17:51

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster must force Toulon to play the blame game

This weekend it all comes back to the mental strength of the collective

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 22:16

Ma’a Nonu enjoys first run-out for Toulon ahead of Leinster visit

European champions show ominous form as All Black plays part in eight-try win

Mon Dec 07 2015 - 01:00

Ma’a Nonu ready for new adventure with Toulon

‘This is my home now and I will give my all for Toulon’

Mon Nov 23 2015 - 17:16

Gordon D'Arcy: World Cup was won with offloads and line breaks

Carter delivered, but it was New Zealand’s outstanding tries that decided both games

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 07:30

Sublime All Blacks deliver the perfect final flourish

Richie McCaw’s men leave very best for last in retaining Webb Ellis trophy

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 21:10

New Zealand retain World Cup title as they hold off brave Australia fightback

Wallabies got back to within four points before All Blacks pulled clear at Twickenham

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 00:06

RWC Final: Dan Carter and Richie McCaw rise to the occasion yet again

Outhalf and backrow put in stunning displays as All Blacks retain title

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 18:39

Michael Cheika formula has mended a broken team

The Australia coach sat down with Gerry Thornley to discuss his motivational tactics

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 15:14