The Irish Times

England’s Ewels gets three-week ban for tackle on Ryan

Secondrow will miss final Six Nations match against France for ‘act of foul play’

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 16:07

Mikey Kiely relishing the chance to help Ulster build on strong foundations

Renowned strength and conditioning coach played key role in Limerick’s rise to hurling supremacy

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 06:30

Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions

Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05

Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XV

British and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series decider

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 16:07

Plenty for Warren Gatland to mull as Lions prepare for Springboks test

Tourists look set to spend the rest of summer in Cape Town as the Test series looms large

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 06:00

Marcus Smith named at 10 in Lions XV for clash with Stormers

There are four Irish players in the starting team, with Robbie Henshaw at inside centre

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 12:05

Defining tussle ahead as Ireland Under-20s meet England

Winner in Cardiff will take huge stride towards title that is up to Ireland to defend

Thu Jul 01 2021 - 06:00

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

Connacht target rare win across the water to secure European quarter-final spot

Andy Friend optimistic his province can produce third win against a Premiership side

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 01:00

Ruddock family ties keep Ireland and Wales connected

Mike Ruddock, father of Rhys and Ciarán, is waiting for the day when families can reunite

Sat Feb 06 2021 - 10:30

Improved Ireland qualify for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Johnny Sexton to the fore as Ireland ease past Samoa despite Bundee Aki red card

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 14:40

Connacht make one change as they target victory in Dragons’ den

Friend says side must be clinical in attack and defence on top form to prevail in Wales

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 18:30

Munster drawn with Saracens and Racing 92 in pool of death

Last year’s beaten Champions Cup finalists Leinster will face Lyon and Northampton

Wed Jun 19 2019 - 13:53

Ulster sign South African prop Gareth Milasinovich

He’s Irish qualified through his grandfather, former Ulster player Norman McFarland

Tue Feb 26 2019 - 10:46

Ireland defy the odds as they overturn England in Cork

Noel McNamara’s side get Under-20 Six nations campaign off to perfect start

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 22:25

Eddie Jones in bullish form as he names ‘a squad to beat Ireland’

Head coach includes four uncapped players in England squad for Aviva test

Thu Jan 17 2019 - 20:41

French top flight a significant challenge for Zebo and Jackson

Seven former Munster players are preparing for the new season in France's Top 14

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

Solid defence key to Ireland U20s upsetting formidable England

Depending on results, Ireland can still win the Under-20s Six Nations tournament

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00

Connacht bring the big guns back for trip to Worcester

A win for Connacht at the Sixways Stadium would secure top spot in pool five

Fri Jan 12 2018 - 13:25

Connacht in confident mood ahead of tricky Worcester test

Kieran Keane's pool five leaders intent on nailing down a home European quarter-final

Wed Jan 10 2018 - 06:00

Peter Stringer leaves Worcester and returns to Ireland

‘He’s very professional, trains hard and is a first-class guy. He’s been good to have around’

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 14:12

Leinster to finish pool with two lunchtime fixtures

Visit to Stade Altrad to face Montpellier could be pivotal game to decide pool honours

Fri Dec 22 2017 - 06:00

Rugby Statistics: European fare brings out the best in Connacht

Green shoots in the province’s development process evident in Challenge Cup games

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 06:30

Greg McWilliams is the new US Eagles men’s backs coach

USA face Germany on November 18th in Frankfurt and Georgia a week later in Tbilisi

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 20:20

Improving Connacht aiming to maintain momentum

Worcester Warriors the Challenge Cup visitors to the Sportsground

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 01:00

Time for Munster’s young guns to earn their spurs

Visit to Castres a tough assignment for several of the newer faces in Erasmus’s side

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 20:49

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

Champions Cup: Back to back Anglo-Irish fixtures set for December

The three Irish provinces will face English opposition in back to back European ties

Tue Aug 22 2017 - 15:34

‘Biggest game ever’ for Lions as immortality beckons

New Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistant

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 22:00

Lions hit NZ Maori with dose of northern hemisphere rugby

On a sodden, foggy night in Rotorua, Warren Gatland’s team play the conditions perfectly

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 11:19

Donncha O’Callaghan named Cork Person of the Month

Munster rugby legend honoured for glittering career and work as Unicef ambassador

Mon May 29 2017 - 21:43

Donncha O’Callaghan: Worcester Warriors player of season

Former Munster and Ireland lock has made quite an impression in English Premiership

Wed May 03 2017 - 10:24

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