The Irish Times

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation plans massive giving expansion

Annual spending at philanthropic organisation jumps to $6.7bn

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 15:19

Want to succeed? Be prepared to pivot and persevere

Don’t be afraid to change tactics to keep a new business going

Thu Sept 03 2020 - 05:13

James Cronin case puts Munster in uncomfortable position

The prop is the latest Munster player to become embroiled in a doping scandal

Fri May 01 2020 - 06:30

The Offload: James Cronin case not the first time we’ve heard of prednisolone

Old boys club set to remain in power at World Rugby; IRFU chef cooking up a storm

Mon Apr 27 2020 - 09:00

Adam Griggs: Improving Ireland can compete with the very best

Women’s rugby coach on keeping players fit and instilling absolute belief within his side

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 06:00

Juliet Short set to fulfil her dream of playing for Ireland

Player who suffered serious spine injury is one of nine new faces for November Tests

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 07:00

Tadhg Beirne and Ross Byrne can join Down Under debutants

In total, 15 Irish players have been handed a first cap in Australia for tour next month

Thu May 31 2018 - 07:00

Ireland face tough opener against hosts France at U-20 World Cup

Caelan Doris chosen as captain as five uncapped players included in Ireland squad

Tue May 22 2018 - 01:00

Paul O’Connell confirmed as assistant coach with Irish U-20s

Former Ireland captain joins Noel McNamara, Ambrose Conboy and Tom Tierney

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 10:36

Moment of truth beckons for future of Irish women’s rugby

IRFU moves to plot a new way forward after six-month part-time coaching plan backfires

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 07:00

Women’s rugby protests IRFU’s move to seek part-time head coach

‘Legacy’ wristband campaign aimed at highlighting union’s ‘kick in the teeth’

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 06:30

Irish women’s rugby ‘Legacy’ campaign gathers pace

Wrist band campaign against IRFU treatment of women’s game goes international

Sun Oct 22 2017 - 12:42

IRFU downgrades women’s coach to part-time role

New candidate will also only be offered a six-month contract

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 20:00

New Zealand ‘did everything they could’ to get Schmidt back

Ireland coach resisted enormous pressure to take up All Blacks job before signing contract

Tue Sept 26 2017 - 23:30

Tom Tierney to remain in IRFU fold after World Cup

Women’s coach expected to take up post in underage set-up

Sun Aug 27 2017 - 14:59

Wales put Ireland out of their World Cup misery

Tom Tierney confirms he will no longer coach women’s side after latest defeat in Belfast

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 17:48

Review in the offing as crestfallen Ireland lick their wounds

‘We haven’t performed at this World Cup, absolutely’ – Paula Fitzpatrick

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 01:00

Late Irish rally puts gloss on Australian humbling

Claire Molloy and Jenny Murphy injuries prove costly as downward spiral continues

Tue Aug 22 2017 - 16:13

Ireland meet Wallaroos again with reputations on the line

World Cup dream may be over but Belfast fixture begins a two-game salvage job

Tue Aug 22 2017 - 06:00

Ireland name XV to face Australia in the 5th Place semi-final

‘There’s huge pride in this team and we’re looking to finish with two performances’

Mon Aug 21 2017 - 14:28

Ireland’s World Cup journey stymied by those above them

Buck has to stop with Tom Tierney and director of rugby Anthony Eddy for failure to perform

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 07:00

Ireland fail to capture the energy of old despite supreme effort

Captain Claire Molloy: ‘They were just able to run around us in the first half too easily’

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 22:27

France’s champagne rugby leaves Ireland playing for minor prizes

Early three-try blitz at Belfield means World Cup hosts now playing for fifth place

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 21:56

Hard to see Ireland stopping France in their tracks

If preceding games are to be any guide, French look well-equipped to make last four

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 06:00

Women’s RWC: Ireland name their side to face France

Nicole Cronin keeps Larissa Muldoon on the bench for must-win game

Wed Aug 16 2017 - 14:34

Plucky Japan ensure it’s hard labour for Ireland

Supporters put through the wringer again before hard-earned victory is eked out

Mon Aug 14 2017 - 06:30

Ireland forced to dig real deep to complete fightback against Japan

Tom Tierney’s side come from 14-0 down but know much more will be required to progress to semi-finals

Sun Aug 13 2017 - 19:36

Women’s RWC: Ireland ring the changes for Japan clash

Tom Tierney brings seven new faces into starting XV after opening Australia win

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 14:08

Onus on Ireland to register a comprehensive victory this time

Tight group could come down to points’ difference in the end

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 07:00

Plenty of room for improvement as Ireland prepare for Japan

Coach Tom Tierney will risk resting key figures with France game still to come

Fri Aug 11 2017 - 06:00

Three-day turnaround too short but Ireland play on

Players would prefer longer recovery time enjoyed by men’s game, but ‘it is what it is’