The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: Professional game a dangerous place for amateur players

A non-stop Trojan effort due to ability gap raises a very serious player welfare issue

Tue May 03 2022 - 06:00

Japan player watch: How Timothy Lafaele enables his side’s dynamic back play

Ireland have found the Samoan-born centre a tough opponent in recent meetings

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 07:00

Great entertainers Japan laying foundations to join rugby elite

Top League now pumping players out as standard rises each year, says Robbie Deans

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton gives hint that 2023 Rugby World Cup may be a bridge too far

Ireland outhalf rules out role as a coach or pundit when his playing career ends

Tue Feb 23 2021 - 16:09

Sports doctor hopes rugby has reached its tipping point

Bill Ribbans has offered surgical or medical care to Olympic and world champions

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 06:30

Bernard Jackman helping world’s top coaches pick each other’s brains

Zoom gathering started with just seven coaches has mushroomed during lockdown

Fri Jun 05 2020 - 06:00

Ian Foster extends All Blacks’ boot-room dynasty but who is he?

What are the major challenges the latest New Zealand rugby head coach is set to face . . .

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 09:24

Impressive track record lands Kiwi Rennie Australia’s top job

Coach has a history of winning, a word that has been lost to the Australian game

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 01:00

Japan hoping to maintain momentum with win over Samoa

The Japanese public has taken to devouring rugby stories as it gets to know its heroes

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 18:30

Captain Johnny Sexton confirms he is fit to kick at goal

The Misaki is like playing rugby inside a sauna and water breaks will be allowed

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 08:41

Dave Rennie busy fine-tuning Glasgow powerhouse

Ex-Waikato Chiefs head coach has overseen a marked improvement in Scottish club

Sat May 25 2019 - 11:07

Isa Nacewa: Leinster can expect all out war against Saracens

In battles like these you need to get away with whatever you can

Sat May 11 2019 - 06:00

Conor O’Shea not bothered by speculation over his job at Italy

Rumours abound Racing 92 coaches Laurent Travers and Laurent Labit are being lined up

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 12:50

Steve Hansen departure to coincide with huge challenges for All Blacks

He has been part of the team’s coaching staff as head coach or assistant coach since 2004

Fri Dec 14 2018 - 11:15

Joe Schmidt turned down New Zealand approach to sign Ireland extension

NZ Rugby chief Steve Tew confirms offer was made late last year

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 14:54

Isa Nacewa: Black magic no longer casts a spell on Ireland

I’ve been telling everyone in New Zealand that we now have a real, sustainable rivalry

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00

Conor O’Shea desperate for Italy to finally fire shots at Ireland

Head coach says team is making progress and beginning to create options in all positions

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 06:00

Shaun Edwards open to other offers

‘If I get an offer as a head coach in rugby league or rugby union, I will listen to it’

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 16:20

Conor O’Shea makes ‘difficult decision’ to omit Ian McKinley

'This setback will only steel him to put more pressure on the guys ahead of him'

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 19:17

Gordon D’Arcy: Endgame against France showed power of the Joe Schmidt way

Johnny Sexton’s brilliance followed the correct decisions made under pressure

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 07:00

Six Nations 2018: Italy may spring a surprise or two

Weakest team impressed last year and Conor O’Shea will now be hoping for more in 2018

Sun Jan 28 2018 - 11:00

Steve Hansen sees opportunities for All Blacks after tough year

Coach will use autumn games to blood some new players as World Cup cycle gears up

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 16:34

Warren Gatland enjoys a red letter day at Eden Park

British and Irish Lions coach praises his side for securing drawn series with All Blacks

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 21:03

Father of All Blacks’ Barrett clan has plenty to smile about

Kevin ‘Smiley’ Barrett recalls his family’s time in Meath where his sons played GAA

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 07:00

Gregor Paul: Loss to Ireland has primed All Blacks for Lions onslaught

Gatland’s men may struggle to cope with high expectations All Blacks are used to

Sat May 27 2017 - 06:00

Kieran Keane a strong contender to be next Connacht coach

Waikato Chiefs backs coach has formidable credentials to succeed Pat Lam

Thu Feb 16 2017 - 12:49

Close but no cigar: How America failed to kill Fidel Castro

From toxic pens to poisoned milkshake, security men calculate 634 failed murder plots

Sun Nov 27 2016 - 12:07

Matt Williams: We will see Ireland’s worth against a pissed-off New Zealand team

Kiwis seek revenge, hoping to inspire those back home affected by the earthquake

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 10:00

Matt Williams: Long-term plan required to catch New Zealand

Ireland have all basic tools needed to challenge the best rugby nation but it will take time

Sat Nov 05 2016 - 08:00

Wayne Smith’s exacting standards keep All Blacks on top

The man known as ‘the Professor’ is a vital cog in New Zealand’s powerful machine

Sat Nov 05 2016 - 01:00

‘Front Up, Rise Up’ extract: the Bundellu Aki story

‘Irish Times’ writer Gerry Thornley’s new book examines Connacht’s rise to Pro12 success

Sat Oct 29 2016 - 05:07

Warren Gatland declares no interest in England job

Wales head coach dismisses reports claiming he will succeed Stewart Lancaster

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 17:27

Nathan Grey could be the key to Australia keeping out All-Blacks

Defence coach has made the Wallabies a formidable defensive proposition

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 01:00

All Blacks anchors primed for pressure

The more you understand it the better you cope with it, says veteran Kevin Mealamu

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 08:49