John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

Sports writer

John O'Sullivan is an Irish Times sports writer.

Gus McCarthy primed to tame the Lions as Leinster face URC opener in South Africa

Hooker has consistent exposure to the ultimate benchmarking experience for a frontrow forward

URC fixtures list: Leinster start campaign with a trip to South Africa

Connacht and Ulster head for South Africa in late October while Munster do so next April

Jacques Nienaber didn’t miss a beat when asked if he was in the running for Leinster job

After a swift reply on the matter, province’s senior coach turned his attention to the URC opener in Johannesburg

‘Keep your foot on your opponents’ throat’: Ireland vow to learn after wilting against USA

Home team were footloose and elegant as they built impressive lead, only for Americans to snatch victory

Ireland’s second-half collapse allows USA to secure stunning comeback win in Tallaght

Leading 31-12 after 45 minutes, Ireland conceded four converted tries as the visitors made their superior power tell

‘She’s got a bit about her’: Jemima Adams Verling backed to make impact in Ireland debut

Head coach Scott Bemand says Connacht prospect picked for ‘grafting away’ as hectic five-game block kicks off

Adams Verling to make Ireland debut against USA

Ireland start season against USA in Tallaght this weekend

‘It’s probably an unnecessary addition’: Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald not a fan of new smaller ball

Hooker says World Rugby needs to heed feedback from players

Rising hopes Irish sides may join Premiership Women’s Rugby as part of English league’s expansion

IRFU ‘very focused on exploring chance to be part of that competition’, says Lynne Cantwell

Leo Cullen: ‘People don’t come up to me and tell me all the things I am doing wrong very often’

Head coach says players must shape the future as he prepares to step down at the end of the season

‘One small mistake and you’re on your back’: Leinster’s Alex Usanov on how judo shaped rugby career

Leinster man ready to fight for his place and ‘assert myself a bit more in the pecking order’

Scrumhalf Fintan Gunne ready to fill the void left by Luke McGrath at Leinster

Following McGrath’s departure, this season represents a ‘huge opportunity’ for the 23-year-old

‘It’s only starting’: Richie Murphy committed to driving Ulster on to new level

Developing homegrown talent and staying true to the province’s roots key to Murphy’s goal

Provincial matters come to a heady end as Munster get the job done once more

Ulster defy the odds to clinch third as Munster go back-to-back in Dexcom finale

Munster defend with their lives against Leinster to retain Interprovincial Championship title

Ulster earn comprehensive victory over Connacht for third

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