The Irish Times

Scrum showdown awaits as French pack gears up for set-piece assault

John Fogarty has presided over one of the key bedrocks of Ireland’s game

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 01:00

U20 Six Nations could mark the beginning of new rugby dynasties

Ireland’s injury woes and lack of game time could pose a challenge in the tournament

Sat Jun 19 2021 - 10:00

Ireland can start building again with win over Wales

Adam Griggs’ side showed good promise last year but have been unable to play since

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 08:00

Meet the Irish women who will face Wales this weekend

Ireland open their Six Nations with a trip to Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 12:30

European giants Toulouse ready to add a fifth star to their chests

Antoine Dupont among young stars who can help end 11-year wait for the Champions Cup

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 06:00

What lies beneath - Leinster’s talent finding mission under financial strain

Pandemic could make it harder to develop stars from every corner of province

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 06:00

Thriving Brennans a testament to model French underage system

Daniel, Josh and Bobby following in the footsteps of their dad – ex-Toulouse star Trevor

Sat Feb 13 2021 - 06:00

Pros and cons: Dion O’Cuinneagain on professionalism, then and now

The former Irish captain is now a doctor in his native South Africa

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Sporting Cathedrals: Le Stadium - European fortress of the mighty Toulouse

Ground is deep in the bosom of the Pink City, and in French rugby’s southern heartlands

Thu Aug 06 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: The ‘team of us’ philosophy uncovered

Kiss, kiss: how athletes and reporters greet each other after being kept apart for so long

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 10:00

Karaoke on the Champs-Élysées: 20 years on from Brian O’Driscoll’s hat-trick in Paris

Rob Henderson speaks to Gerry Thornley about an unforgettable Paris afternoon

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 05:30

Barnhall celebrate reaching 50 not out

Joe Schmidt and Trevor Brennan will be on hand at 50th anniversary gala dinner

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 11:59

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

Trevor Brennan: passing the baton to the next generation

With his son playing for France Under-20s, the former Irish international’s story goes on

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Farrell’s way of playing will bring Ireland in a new direction

Farrell and Lancaster helping to ensure Ireland have never been in better shape

Wed Nov 28 2018 - 07:08

Gordon D'Arcy: Why did Freddie Burns feel the urge to showboat?

Most success is built on failure, this error might prove a catalyst for something special

Wed Oct 17 2018 - 07:00

Gavin Duffy on presidential race: ‘I am mellowing as a capitalist’

‘I fear we are taking the presidency back to . . . a retirement home for very great politicians’

Wed Oct 10 2018 - 00:16

France have been gifted a mighty and rare young Irish prop

‘Obviously I have my little Irish side but playing for France has always been clear’

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 12:11

Gerry Thornley: The Irish home and away are good for Europe

They turn up in big numbers, as this weekend’s Champions Cup semi-finals will show

Tue Apr 17 2018 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: What’s next? How about giving Sexton and Murray a rest?

Ireland are top of the mountain but can improve by giving fringe players their fling in Australia

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 05:45

Twickenham: the best place to win, but worst place to lose

Ahead of today’s showdown, we look at Ireland’s nine Six Nations games at the stadium

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 06:00

Foreign legion: How overseas moves affected Ireland careers

Some Ireland players’ careers stalled, for others their international careers survived

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 22:09

Gordon D’Arcy: Keeping the ball is the way to beat Montpellier

Game plan to defeat Munster was tailored with one eye on starving Vern Cotter’s side

Wed Oct 11 2017 - 07:15

Gerry Thornley: Munster not in state of flux it appears from outside

Province’s imminent choice of No 1 outhalf of key interest to Ireland coach Joe Schmidt

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 07:00

Gordon D’Arcy: The importance of winning the mental battle

Leinster and Munster must both go to The Well on Saturday and not give an inch away

Wed Mar 29 2017 - 07:45

Liam Toland: Arthur Tanner shaped us on our rugby journey

This wise professor laid stepping stones, not stumbling blocks, for the men under his care

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 22:50

Liam Toland: It was Anthony’s intelligence that stood out most

He was a modest man who always let his achievements fly well below the radar

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 15:10

Irish women feel right at home against France

Toulouse spell has given Paula Fitzpatrick and Heather O’Brien insight into French style of play

Thu Feb 11 2016 - 01:00

RWC 15: The 10 least memorable Irish games at World Cups

We’ve had the highs but John O’Sullivan remembers the lows too - from 1987 to 2011

Fri Sept 11 2015 - 14:00

Gordon D’Arcy: New breed will define World Cup

Defences are so organised that pace and power are essential to modern game

Wed Sept 09 2015 - 10:03

Andy McGeady: When an encounter becomes a collision

Physically taking it to over-zealous fans is a risky business for professional athletes

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 08:27

Our elite clubs should be a bridge between the professional and amateur game

Clontarf’s Wood and Lansdowne’s Ruddock should be praised for bucking the trend

Fri May 15 2015 - 05:45

Ideal opportunity to see Slammin’ Sam Burgess in action

Bath’s former Rugby League star’s tackling technique is raw, pure and devastating

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00

Toulouse and Guy Noves still in a league of their own after all these years

Success built on famed academy and grassroot culture of the club

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:01