The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: My cautionary tale of chasing World Cup glory

In 2015, focused on getting picked for Ireland, I broke the cardinal rule: Do Your Job

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 06:00

Ulster give first start to Sevens star Baloucoune against Dragons

Centre pairing of Addison and McCloskey could play together for Ireland in November

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 06:00

Kieran Keane reshuffles Connacht XV for visit to Dragons

Head coach Bernard Jackman hoping to lead Welsh outfit to a first league victory

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 06:00

Leinster likely winners in tough examination

Rob Kearney and captain Isa Nacewa to provide experience in youthful backline

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 18:41

Pro 14: Gavin Cummiskey’s team by team guide

The revamped competition kicks off on Friday night with Ulster and Munster playing

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 11:00

Organisers putting positive spin on rebranded Pro14

It remains to be seen whether new South African entrants add much to the mix

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 06:00

Unanswered questions follow Leinster into the summer

Three seasons and no trophy, Leinster need silverware in 2018 or something’s got to give

Sat May 20 2017 - 17:12

Scarlets leave Leinster’s season once again doused in regret

Welsh side deserve their place in final as thoughts turn to injured Irish Lions players

Fri May 19 2017 - 22:13

So close but so far as Clermont end Leinster’s European dream

Leo Cullen’s side flirt with famous comeback but Camille Lopez drops French into final

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 18:00

Leinster secure home semi-final after wild road trip win

Connacht live and die by the sword in an enthralling Sportsground contest

Sun Apr 16 2017 - 13:59

Ross Byrne nails drop-goal to keep Leinster in the driving seat

Dan Biggar fails to land penalty with last kick of the game as Leinster stay top

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 18:16

Zane Kirchner is leaving Leinster at end of the season

Springbok will join the Newport Gwent Dragons after four seasons at the RDS

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 10:34

Fergus McFadden back for Leinster’s visit to Dragons

Winger makes his third start of the season while Joey Carbery starts at fullback

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 19:00

Iron men of Irish rugby: Resilient Niyi Adelokun sets the pace

Connacht winger has had more game time this year than any player in four provinces

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 06:45

Josh van der Flier injury mars Leinster bonus-point win

Leo Cullen’s side go top of Pro 12 but at a cost after high injury count high

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 22:18

Gordon D'Arcy: Leinster’s centres of excellence a class apart

Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose forging a truly exciting midfield partnership

Wed Jan 11 2017 - 07:30

Johnny Sexton cruises on return as Leinster hammer sorry Zebre

Outhalf’s blossoming partnership with Luke McGrath one highlight of a big mismatch

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 21:39

Changes aplenty for Leinster and Ulster’s New Year’s Eve showdown

Cullen welcomes back seven Ireland internationals in pack, Trimble makes return

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 12:48

Rassie Erasmus denies special treatment for Jaco Taute

Decision to extend Springbok’s contract based on injuries in backline, says coach

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 06:00

Christmas time and Leinster run in nine in rout of Northampton

Adam Byrne and Isa Nacewa both go over twice as Saints completely outclassed

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 21:52

Leinster should cruise against apathetic Northampton

Saints manager Jim Mallinder looks to have put Europe on back-burner in team selection

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 15:55

No Joey Carbery or Rob Kearney for Leinster

UCD outhalf Ross Byrne is in for his first start in Champions Cup after impressing last week

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 12:47

Ross Byrne to take up full-time outhalf duties for Leinster

Extent of Joey Carbery’s ankle injury and length of absence to be discovered soon

Tue Dec 13 2016 - 01:00

Gordon D'Arcy: Mental strength of provinces bodes well for Ireland

Refusal to give in and ability to win small battles will be key against All Blacks

Wed Oct 26 2016 - 05:29

Mick Kearney to start for Leinster against Montpellier

Kearney will replace Mike McCarthy in the second row

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 15:22

Hold mirror to Montpellier and see a reflection of Springboks in crisis

Leinster’s opponents backboned by former world champions who face worrying talent drain

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 11:00

Ian Nagle and Rory O’Loughlin in Leinster XV for Cardiff trip

Johnny Sexton will captain the team at 10 for Saturday game against the Cardiff Blues

Fri Sept 30 2016 - 13:09

Gerry Thornley: Ruan Pienaar’s departure raises new fears

Zane Kirchner is focusing on playing rugby for Leinster, but his future is not assured

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Joey Carbery a perfect Leinster leader for next generation

Graham Henry agrees that there's no need to worry about finding a replacement for Johnny Sexton

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 07:45

Leinster ready to make some points in Edinburgh

Joey Carbery gets another opportunity to build on a strong beginning to his season

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 10:43

Four-try Tommy Seymour the difference as Glasgow beat Leinster

Leo Cullen’s side see 10-point advantage wiped out at Scotstoun

Sat Sept 10 2016 - 20:29

Leinster name their team for Pro12 opener against Treviso

Joey Carbery comes in for his first start at outhalf with Cian Healy starting at loosehead

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 12:42

Leinster show flashes as they gear up for the physical challenge ahead

Leo Cullen’s experimental side score four tries in Gloucester friendly at Tallaght

Sat Aug 20 2016 - 17:40

Gordon D’Arcy: Connacht’s good habits are exactly what Ireland need

Aly Muldowney’s development in Galway suggests Lam’s philosophy is sustainable

Wed Jun 01 2016 - 07:45