The Irish Times

Lions squads have proved a moveable feast down the years

John O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the end

Thu May 06 2021 - 06:00

Six Nations Miscellany: Talisman Ryan feeling great and ready to roll in Rome

Townsend gets wish; Gloucester match-up to savour; By the numbers; Word of mouth

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 06:21

Ireland’s autumn of discontent continues with abysmal Georgia showing

Players looked unable to think on their feet as they huffed and puffed against minows

Sun Nov 29 2020 - 19:24

Ireland’s work-ons: Four things Andy Farrell needs to address

Gerry Thornley looks at four key areas in need of improvement ahead of the Six Nations

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success

If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Big farewell beckons for Best and Cave

Well-matched Ulster and Connacht look set to produce a riveting Pro14 encounter

Sat May 04 2019 - 01:00

Cian Healy: 'Tuesday nights in Coppers are long gone'

Second coming for Ireland’s loosehead prop as rugby embraces his faster, dynamic style

Wed Sept 19 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s prop cupboard has never been so well stocked

Next season Joe Schmidt could have 10 props with Test match experience at his disposal

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 06:52

Rugby Stats: Nervous times for Lions still involved with clubs

Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad

Thu May 18 2017 - 07:00

Rugby’s wild geese: the Irish in England and France

Transfers to English Premiership and French Top 14 now more difficult for Irish players

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 07:00

Warren Gatland: All Blacks Tests may give Irish an edge

Lions coach says he would not have taken job if he didn’t believe tourists could win

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 01:00

Ireland keep verbal powder dry ahead of England encounter

Team ignores jibes from English side as Rory Best says side intend to focus on the rugby

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 01:00

Ireland victory will be improved performances and no injuries

A match against England is never a friendly, but winning is not the biggest concern

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 13:59

Mike Ross: Tadhg Furlong has talent to be Ireland’s versatile prop

Switching from tighthead to loosehead like trying to write with your left hand, says Ross

Thu Sept 03 2015 - 15:38

Ulster v Munster preview: Ravenhill roar can inspire home side to victory

Home semi-final the likely reward for winners of pivotal Pro12 clash

Sat May 09 2015 - 06:54

Ulster in right place for Champions Cup after summer turmoil, says Tommy Bowe

Province have good record against Leicester and travel with optimism

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 01:00

AJ MacGinty warms to Eagles nest

Irish wild geese impressing in United States rugby arena

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 01:00

Stringer strikes as Bath see off timid Tigers

Jackman ’s Grenoble have nine points to spare over Bayonne in top 14 clash, while Coughlan gets off to winning start at Pau

Mon Sept 22 2014 - 01:00

Ulster’s Roger Wilson still hungry for success

Loss of key personnel not an excuse for province with appetite for glory

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00

Experienced Leinster keep their composure to grind out victory

Ian Madigan’s intervention proves crucial as Ulster suffer another painful play-off defeat

Sun May 18 2014 - 18:15

Ulster could have Best and Pienaar back to face Leinster

Wed May 14 2014 - 01:00

Tom Court receives two week suspension

The Ulster prop’s ban will rule him out of the province’s game against Munster on Saturday and a semi-final the following weekend

Thu May 08 2014 - 15:46

Jack McGrath’s overnight success arrives after a long slog

Prop is happy with his season of increasing demands with Leinster and Ireland

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00

Callum Black believes Ulster’s confrontational approach will not be blunted by dismissals

Loosehead prop says province will not change tactics ahead of Pro 12 clash with Munster

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00

It’s last man standing for Ulster in every respect

Chris Henry knows that the team is going to have to produce monumental performances to extend their season

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 01:00

Ulster’s Stephen Ferris ruled out of Glasgow game with ankle injury

Mark Anscombe makes three changes to side that beat Connacht ahead of Warriors clash

Thu Apr 17 2014 - 16:13

Ulster have a duty to appeal Jared Payne red card

It won’t give them a second shot at Saracens, alas, but they owe it to the player, themselves and the game

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 12:00

Ross well placed to run rule over opposition props

Over last weekend 13 of the 15 props that featured for provinces were Irish qualified

Wed Mar 26 2014 - 01:00

Go-to line breaker Healy eyes World Cup

Having produced an astounding performance against the All Blacks, Cian Healy motored through the entire Six Nations

Mon Mar 17 2014 - 01:00

Mike Ross determined no sweet chariot will roll over Irish front row this time

“It was different times, different personnel and different rules . . . that situation simply wouldn’t happen now”

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00

Brian Smith thrilled with Tom Court’s move to London Irish

Ulster and Ireland prop signs three-year deal with Premiership club

Mon Jan 27 2014 - 17:10

Rory Best to make 150th Ulster appearance against Leicester

Prop Callum Black to make his competition debut in Pool 5 decider at Welford Road

Fri Jan 17 2014 - 16:20

Henry and Henderson return to Ulster action

International duo named for Ravenhill clash against Munster

Thu Jan 02 2014 - 13:05

Leinster win marred by Sean O’Brien injury

Ireland international facing lengthy spell on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder

Sat Dec 28 2013 - 20:42