The Irish Times

Worst sporting moment: Wales beat Ireland in Wellington - the one which really got away

Sexton left out as golden generation miss the chance of a lifetime in 2011 Rugby World Cup

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 06:00

Clare SFC final: O’Brien a safe pair of hands for Miltown

Late surge and goalkeeper’s interventions help St Joseph’s retain title

Sun Oct 27 2019 - 17:39

Tadhg Furlong's farming strength has him in good Irish frontrow company

John Hayes and Mike Ross were as durable as tree trunks, and Furlong is showing same signs

Sat May 25 2019 - 06:00

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

Peter O’Mahony: Pain but no panic in Ireland camp ahead of Murrayfield

‘It just shows how good you have to be every week to do something special’

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 15:18

Gordon D’Arcy: Your identity gets taken away after retiring from rugby

The likes of Scott Penny and Caelan Doris started their ascent in their early teens

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 06:00

Shane Jennings gradually adjusting to real life after rugby

‘The key was to be part of a winning culture. And then just leave it’ says ex-Leinster man

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Evolve or die – why Seán O’Brien had to speak out

The Lions should benefit on the South Africa tour in 2021 from what he had to say

Wed Sept 27 2017 - 06:45

Gordon D’Arcy: No variation if everyone plays the same

Rather than quick ball, Lions seek contact, which is tough to resource

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 07:00

Gordon D’Arcy: No steeper rugby incline than a Lions tour

And facing the All Blacks in New Zealand is the ultimate test for any rugby team

Wed May 10 2017 - 07:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Joe Schmidt is a master of the mental game

The strength-in-depth that Ireland have continues to be nurtured by Joe Schmidt

Wed Mar 22 2017 - 07:15

Gordon D’Arcy: Six Nations building towards Cardiff and beyond

The players can prepare in a good head space over the next week - the same can't be said for Wales

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 11:09

Cian Healy is back and looking after number one

Ireland prop has struggled for three seasons having burst on scene as ultimate loosehead

Sat Feb 11 2017 - 06:06

Gordon D'Arcy: Systems errors frustrating but fixable

Defensive lapses cost us but no need to throw the baby out with the bathwater

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 07:05

Gordon D'Arcy: Leinster’s centres of excellence a class apart

Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose forging a truly exciting midfield partnership

Wed Jan 11 2017 - 07:30

Gordon D’Arcy: Red cards inevitable until new tackle laws bed in

Zero tolerance on new law will have drawbacks but high tackle needs to be consigned to history

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 08:52

Gordon D’Arcy: Problem solving in heat of battle is a real positive

Ability to think on their feet during games marks this Ireland team out as champions

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 07:45

Seán O’Brien watch: ‘He was our best player, I thought’

Tadhg Furlong and Josh van der Flier were inspired by example set by returning flanker

Sun Nov 20 2016 - 17:00

Billy Holland: relishing chance to follow in father’s footsteps

Jerry Holland had been on Ireland’s hugely controversial tour of apartheid South Africa

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Ruthless streak the best part of this victory

Ireland preyed on New Zealand’s inexperience to beat All Blacks at their own game

Wed Nov 09 2016 - 08:00

Ireland’s young guns come of age on Soldier Field

Next generation stand up to the All Blacks on field of dreams

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 18:48

Gordon D'Arcy: Mental strength of provinces bodes well for Ireland

Refusal to give in and ability to win small battles will be key against All Blacks

Wed Oct 26 2016 - 05:29

Graham Henry happy to point Leo Cullen and Leinster in right direction

Former All Black coach assesses what the coaches are doing in their development

Wed Aug 03 2016 - 06:00

Limerick’s 14 men too good for Westmeath in Mullingar

Seanie O’Brien sent off but TJ Ryan’s side run out nine-point winners in hurling qualifier

Sun Jul 03 2016 - 12:44

Gordon D’Arcy: Sexton helped build winning culture at Racing

Ireland outhalf laid the runway for Dan Carter’s smooth landing in Paris

Wed May 11 2016 - 07:47

Waterford suck Limerick in and then pull away to reach final

The defending league champions were ruthless and efficient in Thurles

Sun Apr 17 2016 - 18:01

Gordon D'Arcy: Sexton knows what to expect from Warren Gatland’s Wales

Huge responsibility on the tight five to at least gain parity with bigger Welsh pack

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 06:30

Gordon D'Arcy: Judging Irish rugby on last three months is foolish

Retaining the Six Nations and winning World Cup pool constitutes a decent season for us

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 05:45

Garry Ringrose and Leinster a step or two ahead of Munster

Munster suffer fifth straight defeat in derby clash at Thomond Park

Mon Dec 28 2015 - 01:57

Toulon turn the screw as plucky Leinster fade in second half

Leo Cullen’s side fail to score after the break as their Champions Cup exit is confirmed

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 19:53

Gordon D’Arcy: When offload doesn’t come naturally, don’t use it

‘Quick ball is historical option for successful Irish teams, not the unnecessary offload’

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 08:30

Ireland’s second string tie up victory over Scotland despite slips

Joe Schmidt reports clean bill of health after Luke Fitzgerald’s late try seals warm-up win

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 20:13

Donnacha Ryan ready to put best foot forward after injury frustration

Munster stalwart is delighted to be fighting fit and back in the Ireland frame

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 08:25

Limerick hurlers name three debutants for big Munster clash with Clare

Minor star Cian Lynch to start at corner forward for TJ Ryan’s side

Fri May 22 2015 - 09:06