The Irish Times

Pat Lambie’s retirement a symptom of rugby’s obsession with bulk

Springbok forced to quit at 28 - the sport is prioritising brawn over speed and skill

Thu Jan 24 2019 - 13:38

Leinster earn their place among Europe’s finest after outmuscling Racing

McGrath says being forced to grind out victory in Champions Cup made it extra special

Mon May 14 2018 - 06:40

Leinster maintain a great sense of comic timing: European media react

Cullen’s ‘sacred monsters’ praised for earning fourth European crown the hard way

Sun May 13 2018 - 12:41

Nacewa gets the party started in Bilbao

Mary Hannigan's TV View: Nerves tested but Leinster get the job done the hard way

Sat May 12 2018 - 21:13

Leinster reign in Spain with fourth Champions Cup win

Isa Nacewa signs off in style in his final European appearance for the province

Sat May 12 2018 - 18:43

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Racing will not live with Leinster for 80 minutes

Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge

Wed May 09 2018 - 05:30

Racing start leaves Munster cast adrift in Bordeaux

Munster flourish comes too late as French side set up final date with Leinster

Sun Apr 22 2018 - 18:06

Munster chisel out victory over Racing in an old-school bruiser

Conor Murray’s opportunism breaks deadlock at Thomond Park

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 21:30

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

Gerry Thornley: CJ Stander strives to build lasting legacy

Ireland flanker knew he wanted to wear green when he first saw match at Aviva

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 05:00

Wales add to South Africa’s woes with famous victory

Eighth Test defeat in 2016 for the Springboks, Wales record third November win

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 20:11

England end 10-year losing streak against South Africa

England run in four tries as Springboks finish match a disorganised mess

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 19:47

Beauden Barrett a call back to the romantic age of the outhalf

Modern defences have forced outhalves to became the executors of someone else’s will

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 12:43

Allister Coetzee: Victory over Ireland a highlight of my career

‘It’s quite an extraordinary win against a quality Irish side’

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 15:07

Uncapped Quinn Roux among five changes to Ireland team

Stuart Olding, Tadgh Furlong, Rhys Ruddock and Craig Gilroy all come in for second test

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 13:41

Ireland to reluctantly accept CJ Stander one-match ban

‘The process that he’s gone through over the last three days has just taken forever’

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 14:50

CJ Stander receives one-week ban for Pat Lambie tackle

Ireland camp yet to decide if they will appeal sanction after lengthy disciplinary hearing

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 01:02

‘They weren’t interested in playing’ - South Africa bemoan Irish tactics

Allister Coetzee says his team will handle Ireland’s kicking game better in next Test

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 14:46

A historic win, sure, but gruelling series has a way to go

Mulling over the next two games, Joe Schmidt displays a wary attitude to altitudes

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 09:00

Ireland and Joe Schmidt wary of wounded Springboks

CJ Stander will learn if he has to serve any further suspension on Monday

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 06:30

Allister Coetzee believes gap in rugby hemispheres is closing

South Africa coach not planning major changes for second Test

Sun Jun 12 2016 - 14:00

Ireland 26 South Africa 20: The South African press reacts

Allister Coetzee’s side take some serious flak but there is widespread respect for Ireland

Sun Jun 12 2016 - 13:00

Allister Coetzee: Gap between hemispheres is closing

Springboks coach says northern hemisphere teams have bridged gap since World Cup

Sun Jun 12 2016 - 12:12

Joe Schmidt unhappy at CJ Stander’s red card

Ireland coach hopeful that no suspension will follow sending off during first Test

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 20:20

Ireland claim historic victory over South Africa in Cape Town

CJ Stander sent off after 22 minutes but Joe Schmidt’s side hang on for first win over Sprinboks in South Africa

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 19:17

South Africa v Ireland: Irish must come ready for warfare

Joe Schmidt's tourists must hit the ground running to give themselves a shout

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 03:59

Jared Payne set to start at 15 in much-changed Ireland side

Joe Schmidt to choose between Henderson or Dillane to partner Toner at secondrow

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 01:06

JP Pietersen grabs hat-trick as South Africa get back on track

Springboks run in six tries against Samoa at Villa Park

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 21:04

Samoa in the firing line as Springboks plan powerful response

South Africa to rely on traditional game to banish memories of defeat to Japan

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00

South Africa named experienced and versatile World Cup squad

Nine players from squad that won title in 2007 included in Heyneke Meyer’s 31

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 19:09

Heyneke Meyer says he has full backing of South Africa squad

Springboks coach criticised by country’s biggest trade union for ‘racist choices’

Wed Aug 12 2015 - 12:25

Jean de Villiers could face extended time out of game with knee injury

World Cup doubts surround South Africa captain after knock picked up against Wales

Sun Nov 30 2014 - 15:56

Leigh Halfpenny kicks Wales to victory over South Africa

Southern Hemisphere losing streak ends for Warren Gatland’s men

Sat Nov 29 2014 - 17:08