The Irish Times

RFU chief would prefer Eddie Jones’s replacement to be English

RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea also backs succession plan

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 13:26

England facing a ‘step up’ in Ireland clash: Richard Cockerill

Forwards coach believes set-piece will be the winning and losing of the game in Twickenham

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 22:30

Johnny Hill set to return for England in Ireland clash

Cowan-Dickie and Tuilagi ruled out as Curry goes through through concussion protocols

Thu Mar 03 2022 - 15:16

Rowntree looking for Munster to gain momentum for South Africa trip

Munster play the Dragons on Saturday before flying out on Sunday

Tue Mar 01 2022 - 14:57

Ian Madigan breaks Edinburgh hearts with last-gasp kick for Ulster

The outhalf also broke the Scottish side’s hearts in Murrayfield back in August

Sat Jun 05 2021 - 21:55

Aaron Sexton set for belated Ulster debut against Edinburgh

Ian Madigan is back at outhalf while Andrew Warwick makes his first start of the season

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 06:00

Pro 14 preview: Future uncertain but for now Leinster remain the team to beat

Gerry Thornley’s team-by-team guide as the new season gets underway

Fri Oct 02 2020 - 06:00

Ian Madigan kicks never-say-die Ulster into the Pro14 final

Edinburgh switched off in the last 20 minutes and Irish outhalf punishes them from the tee

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 21:51

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

Ulster coach Dan McFarland strikes a defiant tone despite poor restart

Province head to Murrayfield for Pro 14 semi-final after losses to Connacht and Leinster

Wed Sept 02 2020 - 06:00

Scottish rugby stars facing pay cuts as union braces for €14m shortfall

Autumn Tests against Argentina, Japan and the All Blacks hanging in the balance

Mon Apr 13 2020 - 19:04

Connacht face daunting task against Edinburgh

Andy Friend’s side will seek at Murrayfield to follow up a superb win against Cardiff

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 06:00

Edinburgh set to put Leinster to the test in entertaining clash

Dave Kearney returns to starting team on Friday night, with Scott Fardy captaining

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:32

Glasgow coach Dave Rennie ends Wallabies speculation

Ross Ford will leave Edinburgh at end of the season after 11 years in the Scottish capital

Tue Apr 09 2019 - 12:55

Solid defence and Earls’s brace secure Munster passage into semi-finals

Johann van Graan’s side come from behind against Edinburgh to claim hard-fought win

Mon Apr 01 2019 - 06:00

Van Graan praises Munster’s resilience in melting pot

Head coach thanks Munster support after his side book a third straight semi-final spot

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 16:22

Munster braced for testing quarter-final against Edinburgh

Joey Carbery returns as Johann van Graan makes 11 changes to squad that beat Zebre

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Edinburgh v Munster: Kick-off time, TV details and team news

All you need to know ahead of the first quarter-final of Champions Cup weekend

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 08:59

Munster’s record of grinding out wins in big games a huge asset

Other figures add up to a difficult assignment for the visitors at Murrayfield

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 06:00

O’Mahony puts Cardiff behind him as Edinburgh beckons

Champions Cup quarter-finals come just a fortnight after Ireland’s Six Nations defeat

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 01:00

Leavy and McGrath return for Leinster visit to Edinburgh

Flalnker’s fitness a boost for Cullen in advance of Champions Cup quarter-final

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00

Richard Cockerill: the English terrier putting the dog back in Scottish rugby

There’s a Jim Telfer-esque quality to Cockerill, a toughness, an obsession with winning

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00

Sam Johnson handed Scotland debut in Six Nations opener

Gary Graham — previously called up by England — could also win his first cap

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 14:22

Edinburgh take down Montpellier to book home quarter-final

Result also confirms last eight spots for Leinster, Glasgow and Racing 92

Fri Jan 18 2019 - 22:12

Leinster immersion has helped Stuart Lancaster heal World Cup wounds

Former England coach talks about his time in Ireland and the death of his father

Fri Jan 18 2019 - 15:29

Edinburgh close in on last eight with victory in Toulon

Richard Cockerill’s team on the brink after earning memorable win in Stade Mayol

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 20:52

Champions Cup: Irish provinces reaching 'must-win' stage

A slow burner could be about to catch fire heading into the final two rounds of pool fixtures

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00

Geordan Murphy needs Tigers to wear hearts on sleeves

Former Ireland international was appointed Leicester’s full-time coach on Tuesday

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 18:52

Geordan Murphy made permanent Leicester head coach

Former Irish fullback has said club is at ‘their lowest ebb’ after run of eight straight defeats

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 19:10

How they stand: Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pools guide

Leinster and Munster best placed of the Irish provinces heading into pivotal rounds

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 17:37

Munster have quality everywhere as they face down Edinburgh

Home side bolstered by returning internationals while visitors are missing theirs

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 06:00

European Rugby Previews

Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:30

Geordan Murphy: 'It’s a fickle world but it’s nice to be doing what you love'

Leicester coach knows the pressure is on at a club where the message is win, just win

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 08:00

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