The Irish Times

Tadhg Furlong sidesteps barrage of praise as memories of Paris keep him grounded

Irish prop does not believe scrum battle will necessarily decide outcome against France

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 06:00

‘This broad brush of culling the national herd is just too easy – there are other options’

An award-winning farmer believes farmers can solve the climate-change challenges they face without culling the national herd

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 22:00

Farrell’s early record as Ireland coach in shadow of Schmidt and Kidney

Ireland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventh

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 06:00

Rugby Stats: Loss of summer tour will cut off vital opportunity for young Irish talent

Ireland tours during a Lions summer have unearthed many a star in the past

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00

Ireland’s work-ons: Four things Andy Farrell needs to address

Gerry Thornley looks at four key areas in need of improvement ahead of the Six Nations

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: After 32 weeks the Six Nations is back up for grabs

Ireland know what they have to do but England remain in the driving seat

Tue Oct 20 2020 - 06:00

Andrew Porter: ‘The whole season will mean nothing if we don’t turn up this weekend’

Prop believes he and his Leinster team-mates still have a few extra gears in them

Wed Sept 09 2020 - 06:00

Dan McFarland needs to shake off Ulster’s cobwebs

Ulster still building for the future but province have plenty still to play for in the short-term

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Wild reactions to this Ireland team as fickle as the wind

While we revel in the wins, too many people seem to delight in vilifying this team after defeat

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success

If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 06:00

2023 Rugby World Cup: What will the Ireland team look like?

We can already predict a lot about the make-up of the squad for the tournament

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 06:00

Joe Schmidt interview: The future remains a blank page

The exiting Ireland coach speaks about Irish rugby culture, his career, and the World Cup

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 23:00

Liam Toland: Set piece and breakdown two areas where Ireland can target All Blacks

Variety in point of attack is also crucial to unleashing Ireland’s potent backline

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 07:34

Ireland pack a ‘good mix of brawn and brains’, says forwards coach Easterby

Easterby believes ‘phenomenal athlete’ James Ryan will become ‘one of the greats’

Wed Oct 09 2019 - 01:35

Liam Toland: Underdogs should reap the reward their pressure deserves

How often do we see ‘lesser’ teams fail to get key decisions against the stronger sides

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 06:00

Ireland’s private rugby academy finds market for €17k course

Kildare-based venture offers aspiring rugby professionals a nine-month residential course

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 18:22

Gordon D'Arcy: Under the radar is best Rugby World Cup approach

Yokohama on Sunday is cup rugby, meaning squeeze the life out of your opponent

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 06:00

Greg Feek and company ponder prop posers as World Cup looms

Versatility could help press the case of the likes of Ryan, Porter and Bealham

Wed Aug 07 2019 - 06:30

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s initial World Cup squad follows predictable lines

The inclusion of uncapped Munster duo Kleyn and Haley the most eye-catching

Wed May 29 2019 - 06:39

Tadhg Furlong's farming strength has him in good Irish frontrow company

John Hayes and Mike Ross were as durable as tree trunks, and Furlong is showing same signs

Sat May 25 2019 - 06:00

‘Since I gave up rugby, it’s been a huge change re-adjusting to normal eating’

My Daily Diet: Mike Ross, former Ireland rugby international

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 06:01

The day Ireland ran out of road in Rome

‘I think it was probably a realisation, a feeling that everything was coming to an end’

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00

Italy clash allows Joe Schmidt room to experiment

Rugby stats: Schmidt looking for indication of players that will form World Cup squad

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 07:00

Andrew Porter: ‘You have to be selfish. It’s about you. It’s about the team’

The Ireland prop on the Six Nations and powering through on the pitch and in life

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 07:00

Sports books of 2018: The best, the rest and all in between

Malachy Clerkin looks at some of the volumes taking up the sports sections this year

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 08:00

Kilcoyne weighs up his options and lifts himself to new level

Munster prop quickly feeling the benefits of his new improved fitness regime

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Schmidt's Ireland 2.0 taking shape

Argentina clash will be a good barometer of coach's attempt to grow Ireland's depth

Tue Nov 06 2018 - 06:00

Final against Racing biggest game of Furlong’s Leinster career

Tight-head says representing Wexford on the Leinster team means a massive amount

Fri May 11 2018 - 06:00

Liam Toland: After 23 years of professional rugby are Irish provinces succeeding?

The Irish team punches above its weight, but at provincial level, success is harder to define

Fri May 04 2018 - 06:30

Twickenham: the best place to win, but worst place to lose

Ahead of today’s showdown, we look at Ireland’s nine Six Nations games at the stadium

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s prop cupboard has never been so well stocked

Next season Joe Schmidt could have 10 props with Test match experience at his disposal

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 06:52

Ireland fight fire with fire against Wales to win thriller

Grand Slam dream remains on course - but only just after epic battle in Dublin

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 16:39

Andrew Porter ready to fill potential Tadhg Furlong void

Leinster prop thriving after switch to tighthead and could play crucial role for Ireland

Mon Feb 12 2018 - 09:42

Tadhg Furlong says French endgame showed Ireland's spirit

Result shows that Ireland ‘are going to work hard no matter how ominous the situation’

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 06:00