The Irish Times

Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks

Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

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

Geordan Murphy needs Tigers to wear hearts on sleeves

Former Ireland international was appointed Leicester’s full-time coach on Tuesday

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 18:52

Rugby players who last more than a decade can count themselves lucky

Donncha O’Callaghan, one of the few left with experience of club rugby in 20th century

Tue May 01 2018 - 11:38

Gerry Thornley: O’Brien desperate to make mark in battle for backrow

All eight loose forwards selected in the Lions squad could conceivably feature in the test series

Tue Jun 13 2017 - 05:58

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 ups and downs of a life lived in exile

We speak to three players who departed Irish shores for the benefit of their careers

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 07:00

Six Nations wipeout does not mean player can’t return with roar for Lions

Earls and Quinlan were named in 2009 squad despite missing tournament for Ireland

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 19:30

England wary of losing grand slam against France

The title may be in bag but a first full set of victories is the goal of Eddie Jones’s men

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 23:05

England’s Sam Burgess only to be considered as a centre

Boss Stuart Lancaster will only pick league convert in midfield and not the backrow

Fri Jul 17 2015 - 15:39

Courtney Lawes and Mike Brown return for England

Changes to team that lost to Ireland for test of winless Scotland

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 17:04

Six Nations 2015: England player ratings

John O’Sullivan assesses the English performances at the Aviva Stadium

Sun Mar 01 2015 - 19:08

Six Nations: Stopping Robshaw the key for Ireland

Nullifying the England captain’s effectiveness at the Aviva a must if Ireland are to prevail

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 19:40

Jack Nowell to wing it for England as Stuart Lancaster seeks strong start against Ireland

Exeter man set to replace Jonny May to help counter Johnny Sextona and Conor Murray’s kicking game

Tue Feb 17 2015 - 23:05

Danny Cipriani and Nick Easter set to make England bench against Wales

Coach Stuart Lancaster reduces squad to 25 for Six Nations opener in Cardiff

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 19:28

Owen Farrell ruled out of England’s Six Nations campaign

Saracens outhalf suffered a high-grade medial knee ligament strain in defeat to Clermont

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 15:57

Danny Cipriani named in England Six Nations training squad

Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 11:19

England’s Marland Yarde out of Six Nations

London Irish wing to undergo surgery on torn hip tendon

Fri Nov 29 2013 - 15:23

No shame in close-call defeat to Springboks

From the archives: Brian O’Driscoll v South Africa

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 13:31

Chastened Australia frontrow Alexander fired up for England Test encounter

England urged by captain to raise standards and not settle for mediocrity

Thu Oct 31 2013 - 01:00

Manu Tuilagi a doubt for England’s autumn internationals

Torn pec muscle likely to rule Tigers back out of opening Heineken Cup match against Ulster

Tue Sept 24 2013 - 18:13

England flanker Croft ruled out for the season after undergoing knee surgery

Leicester flanker suffered anterior cruciate ligament injury after taking bang to knee

Wed Sept 11 2013 - 18:52

Gatland hopes his big gambles pays off for the Lions

Wallabies more likely to produce a moment of magic to win the series

Sat Jul 06 2013 - 01:00

Opportunity knocks and the Lions are ready to answer

It’ll be tight but the visitors can prevail if keeping pressure on Australia in right areas

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 01:00

Deans keeps faith with O’Connor for second test

Wallabies coach keeps converted winger at outhalf for second match of series against the Lions

Thu Jun 27 2013 - 09:37

Gatland rings the changes as Bowe returns for Lions

Five changes to line-up for second test against Australia, O’Brien and Murray on bench

Thu Jun 27 2013 - 06:00

Injured O’Connell agrees to request to remain on with Lions

Munster man intends to still play a part as Warren Gatland’s men bid for series glory

Wed Jun 26 2013 - 00:30

Lions dirt-trackers show plenty of fight against Rebels

Sean O’Brien one of the standout performers in final midweek game of Lions tour of Australia

Tue Jun 25 2013 - 12:53

Austin Healey laments the loss of Paul O’Connell

The television rugby analyst recalls how Brian O’Driscoll has changed his game since 2001 Lions tour

Tue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00

Rebels game a last chance for some Lions, a last hurrah for others

Lions team bolstered by return of Tuilagi and should have the requisite fire-power

Tue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00

Dan Lydiate ‘over the moon’ with Lions captaincy

Wales flanker says he will lead by example and won’t ‘keep talking gibberish’

Mon Jun 24 2013 - 19:17

Rowntree would like O’Connell to stay on

The Lions forwards’ coach stresses the need to look forward rather than dwell on injury

Mon Jun 24 2013 - 10:51

Horwill cleared of stamping

Australian captain cleared to play in second test after citing complaint dismissed

Sun Jun 23 2013 - 14:55

Croft and Davies sit out final Lions training session

Andy Farrell insists both players will start first Test

Fri Jun 21 2013 - 10:32