The Irish Times

European powerhouses pitted together as provinces bid for semi-final meeting

All-Ireland semi-final in the Aviva Stadium on the cards if Leinster and Munster prevail

Sat May 07 2022 - 01:00

Matt Williams: I'm ashamed I missed warning signs that Bressie needed my help

Likes of my former Leinster backrower and Keith Earls can be an inspiration to many

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 08:43

Billy Dardis keen to make Olympic experience even better in Paris

‘Instead of qualifying, we want to push on and win a medal. That’s the goal from here’

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 06:00

Homecare provider looking to recruit 1,000 extra staff

Swiss-owned Home Instead provides homecare to elderly and other vulnerable groups

Wed Aug 04 2021 - 05:40

Ireland Under-20s set for final Six Nations tilt against France

Richie Murphy makes seven changes as both sides bid to secure second place in the table

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 06:00

Nathan Doak plays star hand as Ireland under-20s make it a perfect 10

Bonus-point win over hosts Wales in Cardiff sets up mouth-watering tie with England

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 22:27

Ireland U20s coach relishes winning start but sees room for improvement

Richie Murphy’s team hit Scotland for six as they begin defence of Six Nations title

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 06:00

Ireland begin Under-20 Six Nations defence with win over Scotland

Richie Murphy’s team scored 24 unanswered points after the sending off of Harri Morris

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 16:58

Gerry Thornley: Eight great Leinster wins in Europe that trump Exeter comeback

The Sandy Park win is a long way down any list of great victories in the competition

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 21:00

Johnny Sexton: ‘I am more confident about where we’re going than I have ever been’

Ireland captain looking for side to make statement against Scotland at Murrayfield

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00

Homecare company looks to recruit 1,000 care givers

Home Instead Senior Care marks growth in demand for services since onset of Covid-19

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 12:44

Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: I’ve seen her drink turpentine and still be sober enough for nine holes in Foxrock

It looks like she’s a cranky drunk – in that way, she does take after her grandmother

Sat Sept 05 2020 - 06:00

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

Gerry Thornley: Stoppage could tip balance in favour of big money teams

Financial repercussions likely to hit more than for teams backed by wealthy owners

Tue Jun 02 2020 - 06:30

Six Nations TV View: Nitty gritty, it wasn’t pretty as Andy Farrell era dawns

Postmortem the order of the day as ghosts of 2019 continue to reverberate

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 20:54

Rugby Statistics: It’s time for change as Farrell puts his own shape on things

There is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successor

Thu Dec 19 2019 - 06:15

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

The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry

Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009

Sat May 18 2019 - 05:00

Gordon D’Arcy: When Seán O’Brien takes the field, anything seems possible

Aura he brings can inspire those around him to be better players, to exceed expectations

Wed May 08 2019 - 06:00

TV View: Wales ruin the Paddy’s weekend party

It all started badly and quickly got worse at the Principality Stadium on Saturday

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 20:38

Garbally top dogs in Connacht again

CBS Roscommon’s dream run ends in final defeat to Ballinasloe school

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 18:14

Six Nations talking points: Wales on the right side of history

On the previous three occasions Wales have won their opening three rounds they have secured the Grand Slam

Mon Feb 25 2019 - 13:04

TV View: Smacked bum might be the tough love Ireland needs

A day that started off way too giddy ended with a reality check for Joe Schmidt’s side

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 21:15

Gerry Thornley: Red cards a small price to pay to end high hits

For clampdown on high tackles to work the entire sport needs to be re-educated

Tue Oct 30 2018 - 07:00

The Offload: Owens takes Zebo to task for finger-pointing

Former Munster man apologetic following try-scoring gesture in win over Ulster

Mon Oct 22 2018 - 01:00

TV View: Burns Bath gaffe leaves everyone bamboozled

O’Gara and Jennings have little sympathy for outhalf as O’Callaghan dons red-tinted specs

Sun Oct 14 2018 - 17:18

Gerry Thornley: Leinster well on their way to a European dynasty

Thousands of people can feel proud of their contribution to Leinster’s triumph

Tue May 15 2018 - 07:00

Hungry Leinster to heed warnings from the past

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Saturday’s game against Munster due to knee injury

Tue May 15 2018 - 06:00

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

No quarter given: Jamie Heaslip recalls Leinster's last-eight battles

Former number eight played in all of Leinster’s quarter-finals up until last year

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

Garbally College beat Coláiste Iognáid to claim Connacht Schools Senior Cup

Stephen Mannion scores two tries as bid for three-in-row is halted at the Sportsground

Tue Mar 20 2018 - 19:54

TV View: England’s war horses beaten by a Furlong

‘Unbelieeeeeevable’ the only word as Ireland secure their place in history books

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 19:49

Lucky number seven for Leavy as he faces Wales onslaught

Both Leavy and James Ryan have climbed from St Michael’s stocks to wear green jersey

Fri Feb 23 2018 - 06:00

TV View: Ireland’s got talent all right - it’s in Johnny’s right boot

Like Ireland in Paris, TV3 had a promising start, rocky middle and a spectacular end

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 21:30