The Irish Times

Great entertainers Japan laying foundations to join rugby elite

Top League now pumping players out as standard rises each year, says Robbie Deans

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 06:00

Impressive track record lands Kiwi Rennie Australia’s top job

Coach has a history of winning, a word that has been lost to the Australian game

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 01:00

Whatever happened to the wonderful Rocky Elsom?

It is a decade since the flanker inspired Leinster to a first Heineken Cup triumph

Mon May 27 2019 - 06:00

Ronan O’Gara: Crusaders boss Robertson ideal for All Blacks job

‘He’s made of the right stuff. He’s got great energy, charisma, ideas. He’s a leader of men’

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 16:18

Steve Hansen departure to coincide with huge challenges for All Blacks

He has been part of the team’s coaching staff as head coach or assistant coach since 2004

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 11:15

Australia’s tough year can end on high if history repeats itself in Wales

Record against Wales suggests Michael Cheika’s side can get back on track

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 22:30

Greg McWilliams: The Irishman with a mission to make US rugby better

Former St Michael's outhalf credits Joe Schmidt's influence on his coaching career

Tue Oct 30 2018 - 06:00

Dan Carter’s flame may be fading but his legacy is secure

All Black player of his generation is ending his top-class career as a substitute for Racing

Sat May 12 2018 - 06:00

Moments of the year: Sweet night in Dublin as England’s train derailed

O’Mahony and Sexton heroic as Ireland end old rivals’ long unbeaten Test run

Sun Dec 24 2017 - 19:00

Jordi Murphy amazed at just how quickly things can change

Ireland player to win cap number 18 since his debut at Twickenham in 2014

Fri Nov 17 2017 - 07:08

New-look New Zealand fight back to rein in Barbarians

All Blacks run in four second-half tries to claim victory at Twickenham

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 18:08

Robbie Deans believes Barbarians represent ‘the essence of rugby’

Barbarians v New Zealand, Twickenham, 3pm : Cluttered calendar would appear to threaten the relevance of a team built on amateur ideals

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 18:54

Greg McWilliams is the new US Eagles men’s backs coach

USA face Germany on November 18th in Frankfurt and Georgia a week later in Tbilisi

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 20:20

Ideal tour for Joe Schmidt as new green shoots appear

Tour to USA and Japan has helped to identify future leaders within the Irish squad

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 22:06

Japan a country of constant wonder and contradiction

Ex-Australia coach Robbie Deans confident country will host a memorable World Cup

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 06:00

Lions to follow Saracens’ blueprint against New Zealand

Former Australia coach Robbie Deans expecting a tight series

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 21:23

Cheika must plan way forward for Australia without Pocock

Flanker will return for the 2019 World Cup after agreeing year off with Australian RFU

Sun Dec 04 2016 - 21:13

Joe Schmidt to decide on his Ireland future this summer

Coach will choose whether or not to extend his tenure after the tour to South Africa

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 06:00

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

Hard boiled Cheika happy to have a good crack at England

Australia coach painting hosts as surefire favourites for Saturday

Wed Sept 30 2015 - 01:02

Leinster appoint Leo Cullen as new head coach

Johnny Sexton says former team-mate has qualities to succeed with province

Thu Aug 20 2015 - 01:00

Tony Brown emerges as leading candidate for Leinster post

Former All Black outhalf credited with scintillating form of Highlanders’ backline

Fri Jun 05 2015 - 20:04

Jono Gibbes signs three-year contract extension with Clermont Auvergne

Munster confirm the departure of 11 players ahead of the new season

Thu Jun 04 2015 - 16:36

Rob Kearney urges fans not to buy into World Cup hype

Ireland’s back-to-back Six Nations wins have been rather fortuitous, says full-back

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 22:00

Shane Jennings thrilled to be leading out the Baa Baas against Ireland

Veteran Leinster flanker looking forward to a special occasion in Limerick

Wed May 27 2015 - 01:00

Deans rules himself out of contention for top Leinster post

Ex-Wallabies boss coy on whether he had been approached to become head coach

Mon May 25 2015 - 22:30

Ex-Wallabies coach Robbie Deans tipped for Leinster post

Deans among shortlist drawn up to replace Matt O’Connor, whose reign ended yesterday

Fri May 22 2015 - 15:30

Matt O’Connor let go by Leinster following mid-week meetings

Forwards’ coach Leo Cullen is to take over in the short term

Thu May 21 2015 - 10:19

Adam Jones and Alex Cuthbert invited to Barbarians squad

Welsh duo will play against Ireland in Thomond Park on May 28th

Tue May 05 2015 - 11:29

Ex Australia coach Robbie Deans will lead Barbarians against Ireland and England

The Barbarians play their game against Ireland at Thomond Park in May

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 12:43

Quade Cooper ready to bring bag of tricks for Sexton match-up

Australia outhalf has been out of favour lately but is expected to get nod on Saturday

Tue Nov 18 2014 - 01:00

Ewen McKenzie steps down as Australia coach

Former Leinster boss Michael Cheika one of those tipped to take the Wallabies job

Sat Oct 18 2014 - 19:27

Neck fracture forces out Aussie back McCabe

The utility back has been forced out of rugby after fracturing his neck for the third time

Wed Aug 27 2014 - 14:53

Waratahs to meet Crusaders in Super Rugby final

New South Wales outhalf Bernard Foley shines in semi-final win over Brumbies

Sat Jul 26 2014 - 13:26