The Irish Times

Connacht sense a big opportunity to tame the Tigers

High-flying Leicester make their first visit to the formidable Sportsground for key clash

Fri Jan 14 2022 - 18:30

Borthwick eyes Challenge Cup glory despite Leicester’s underdog status

Montpellier name three South African World Cup winners on their bench

Thu May 20 2021 - 16:34

Barbarians’ coronavirus breaches will not be investigated by police

Two nights out led to cancellation of match against England and £1m loss to RFU

Tue Oct 27 2020 - 16:57

England call off Barbarians match after learning of second Covid-19 breach

12 players had already been discovered to have left bubble

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 15:37

Barbarians match in doubt after 12 players go on unauthorised night out

Strict Covid protocols breached ahead of match against England at Twickenham

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 08:07

Saracens plan to ‘relish’ Champions Cup campaign before relegation

Side that beat Leinster last week face Racing in semi-final while Exeter host Toulouse

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 18:20

Gordon D’Arcy: Losing such a big game shines a very harsh light on certain players

Mark McCall’s Saracens side played for each other with a devastatingly simple gameplan

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 06:59

Saracens’ emphatic opening salvo enough to keep Leinster at bay

Province leave themselves too much to do as they are dumped out of Champions Cup

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 17:39

Leo Cullen says ‘fresh energy’ behind big Leinster selection calls

Seán Cronin starts at hooker while Josh van der Flier is on the bench for Saracens game

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 15:31

Saracens ready for 'only game that really means anything'

‘It doesn’t get any better than playing Leinster at the Aviva,’ says winger Sean Maitland

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 08:11

Scoring a try by ground at the post is outlawed by World Rugby

New law will come into effect immediately and removes any advantage for attacking side

Tue May 12 2020 - 19:37

Eddie Jones staring into the definitive phase of his England tenure

World Cup runners-up looking to bounce back from final defeat at the Stade de France

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 06:00

Leaked: The disciplinary report on Saracens’ salary cap breach

A copy of the 103-page disciplinary report has been leaked to Sky News

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 13:32

Saracens to accept second 35-point deduction and effective relegation

English champions admit club are unable to get under salary cap this season

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 16:47

14-man Saracens keep Champions Cup hopes alive

Defending champions defy Rhys Carre’s fifth minute red card to edge Ospreys in Swansea

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 15:43

Chastened Munster leave the champions’ lair with regrets

Vunipola brothers help Saracens up the ante following all-in melee in the third quarter

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 02:00

Munster up against it after losing at Saracens

Defending champions put on show of strength against Johann van Graan's visitors

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 17:31

Champions Saracens provide litmus test for new Munster

Trip to face the defending champions will be toughest test yet in Munster’s pool of death

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 19:22

Munster find themselves in must-win territory again as they brace for Saracens

McCall’s decision to leave number of big guns at home bodes well for province

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

Everything you need to know as Saracens are fined and docked points

Saracens have been docked 35 points and fined more than £5million for breach

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 13:51

England want Mark McCall - but does he want the England job?

Saracens boss is favoured successor to Eddie Jones but prizing him away could be tricky

Tue May 14 2019 - 11:31

Billy Vunipola delivers special performance to find salvation

Amid fallout from post supporting Israel Folau, Saracens star is focusing on his game

Mon May 13 2019 - 11:24

Mark McCall a crucial piece on Saracens’ chessboard

The team’s head of rugby is a modest presence behind the scenes, but a master tactician

Sun May 12 2019 - 22:30

Saracens dethrone Leinster in Champions Cup final

Defending champions overpowered as Saracens secure a third title

Sat May 11 2019 - 19:36

Isa Nacewa: Leinster can expect all out war against Saracens

In battles like these you need to get away with whatever you can

Sat May 11 2019 - 06:00

Leinster come in to Champions Cup final in fine fettle

Maro Itoje will play at blindside flanker for Saracens in Saturday’s final at St James’ Park

Fri May 10 2019 - 12:23

Numbers prove Leinster and Saracens match up well on paper

James Ryan and Maro Itoje lead the way for either side when it comes to the numbers game

Thu May 09 2019 - 07:00

Final countdown: Paddy Johns was a Saracens standout, on and off the pitch

Sexton’s Wembley wonder show; last of the tickets; Sarries chase record; team talk

Wed May 08 2019 - 06:00

Geordan Murphy recruits Mike Ford in a bid to save Leicester

Former Ireland and England defence coach brought in to help stave off relegation

Tue Apr 02 2019 - 22:33

Saracens survive a scare before trouncing Cardiff

Game visitors lead at half-time but Saracens score six tries in brutal second-half blitz

Sun Dec 09 2018 - 15:56

Jones turns thoughts to ‘street fighter’ Cheika and his primed Wallabies

England head coach looks forward to ‘good scrap’ with ‘dangerous’ Australia in final Test

Sun Nov 18 2018 - 22:30

Gerry Thornley: Results have vindicated increased use of TMOs

Analysis of video replays has ensured many more correct decisions than wrong ones

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00

Liam Toland: Developing problem-solvers pays dividends for Irish rugby

Impressive Ryan’s rugby intelligence proved a key factor in the victory over Saracens

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 07:00

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