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

Toulon’s sense of grievance is entirely understandable

Not a single case of on-the-field transmission of the Covid-19 virus has been confirmed

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 05:00

Confirmed: Leinster awarded a walkover into quarter-finals

Toulon player remained in France after testing positive for Covid-19 last Wednesday

Fri Apr 02 2021 - 18:17

Rugby Australia stance on Israel Folau unchanged after meeting

Fullback’s Wallabies and Waratahs contract to be terminated over Instagram post

Fri Apr 12 2019 - 09:44

Signing All Blacks doesn’t guarantee success for European clubs

The likes of Lima Sopoaga haven’t always flourished after making the big money move

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 12:09

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

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

Matt Williams: Only way to triumph at Thomond Park is to out-Munster Munster

Toulon need to develop the type of team DNA that Munster and Leinster have achieved

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

EPCR investigating controversial Boudjellal claims

‘What I fear is the Mormon side of the EPCR with the Welsh and the Irish’

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 18:45

Bernard Laporte: the man aiming to stop Ireland from hosting the Rugby World Cup

President of the French Rugby Federation is playing his own game to win the race for 2023

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 06:00

Toulon owner Boudjellal: French rugby has a cocaine problem

French club unlikely to extend contract of James O’Connor following weekend arrest

Tue Feb 28 2017 - 10:51

Toulon swoop to add Richard Cockerill to coaching staff

Mike Ford recruits Cockerill days after he is sacked as Leicester’s Director of Rugby

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 18:30

Ireland ready to face the heat of South Africa on and off the pitch

Warm winter in Cape Town greets Joe Schmidt’s side on their first full day of tour

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 01:00

Philipe Saint-André’s excuses will live and die by sword in Novés’s hand

Should France thrive in Six Nations ex-coach’s tenure will be cast in even harsher light

Sat Feb 13 2016 - 01:01

Paul O’Connell: there was no way back due to severity of injury

Being unable to play for new club RC Toulon ‘a big disappointment’ for 36-year-old

Tue Feb 09 2016 - 12:27

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

Bath look set to bow out of European Champions Cup after defeat to Toulon

Late penalty from Frédéric Michalak proved just enough to save Toulon from their first home defeat in Europe’s elite competition

Sun Jan 10 2016 - 18:34

Eoin Reddan: Champions Cup results not all about the money

Scrumhalf believes penalties conceded not salaries cost Leinster game against Toulon

Tue Dec 22 2015 - 01:00

Paul O’Connell could make Toulon debut as early as January

Former Ireland captain enjoying first taste of life in the south of France

Wed Dec 16 2015 - 18:23

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 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

Postponed European Cup games to be rescheduled ‘as soon as possible’

EPCR is currently working ‘to consider all possible fixture permutations’

Mon Nov 16 2015 - 12:39

Gerry Thornley: Halcyon days are over for Irish provinces in Europe

Not since the late 1990s have prospects looked so glum – we can but be pleasantly surprised

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 07:45

Paul O’Connell rules out Lions tour as he faces lengthy spell out

Munster man focusing on Toulon but could spend up to eight months on sidelines

Tue Nov 03 2015 - 01:00

Matt Giteau chasing gold after Cheika’s opening gambit pays dividends

Wallaby unwanted by Deans now eyeing second World Cup final appearance

Thu Oct 22 2015 - 01:02

France haunted All Blacks in past but unlikely to do so at present

Philippe Saint-André’s side don’t look like an outfit that can upset world champions

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00

Toulon president says club are ‘not affected’ by ‘doping affair’

French anti-doping agency investigating pharmacists in city over medication sales

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 12:42

Stade Félix Mayol announced as venue for Leinster v Toulon

There may be less tickets available for travelling Irish fans in the smaller venue

Thu Aug 20 2015 - 12:46

Leinster wait on venue for Champions Cup Toulon clash

Hectic opening-pool rounds fixture list to be concluded by January of next year

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 01:00

Kane Douglas ends brief stay as Leinster agrees deal for his release

Secondrow has arrived home in Australia where he’s set to join Queensland

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 15:19

Toulon confirm Paul O’Connell deal

Ireland captain signs two-year deal with Top 14 side

Mon Jun 15 2015 - 22:03

Toulon may be hard to like but there’s no questioning their dominance

Money talks and Mourad Boudjellal ’s millions are shouting loud for the European champions

Tue May 05 2015 - 05:45

Paul O’Connell rumours stoked by Toulon president Boudjellal

Despite remarks, Munster star most to likely see out his career in Ireland

Mon May 04 2015 - 01:00

Anthony Foley calls Paul O’Connell Toulon rumours ‘a nonsense’

Munster legend has been linked with move to European champions

Wed Apr 22 2015 - 01:00