The Irish Times

The Offload: James Lowe thrilled to give something back with Clondalkin link-up

Hawkshaws point the way for Clontarf . . . Will Ealing’s Irish be denied Premiership chance?

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 10:00

Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals

Less money and opportunity on offer as coronavirus impact becomes clearer

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 06:00

Jordi Murphy and Will Addison extend their Ulster contracts

The province name squad of 41 fully contracted players and 39 are Irish qualified

Tue May 12 2020 - 09:58

Gifts galore as Leinster go past 50 points again in 14-try bonanza with Ulster

Leo Cullen’s side run in eight tries before switching off mentally in closing stages

Fri Dec 20 2019 - 22:16

Rugby Stats: Celtic Cup and the AIL providing vital outlet for upcoming talent

Academy system by its very nature imperfect and can only accommodate so many

Thu Dec 05 2019 - 07:00

Ireland have much to be proud of from U-20 Rugby World Championship

Slow start against New Zealand let Ireland down, but plenty of positives from campaign

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 06:00

Ireland show their battling qualities after early New Zealand blitz

Noel McNamara’s side mount comeback from 26-0 down before running out of steam

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 19:44

Ireland Under-20s side reshuffled for clash with Baby Blacks

McNamara makes seven changes for final assignment at U-20 World Championship

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 06:00

Ireland Under-20s forced into changes for Australia

Sean French and Iwan Hughes both ruled out of the remainder of the tournament

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 13:55

Ireland switch focus to Australia after bruising win

Under-20s hit the ground running against England and now face Australia on Saturday

Wed Jun 05 2019 - 15:18

Ireland Under-20s beat England for the second time in 2019

Grand Slam champions win their opening game of the Junior World Championship

Tue Jun 04 2019 - 22:06

Injuries hit hard as Ireland announce under-20 World Championship squad

Flanker Martin Moloney and secondrow Brian Deeny join long list of absentees

Tue May 28 2019 - 21:58

Four of Ireland’s Grand Slam heroes to miss World Championships

Harry Byrne, Scott Penny, David Hawkshaw and Conor Phillips out of U-20 World Championships

Wed May 15 2019 - 14:45

Leinster draw on every ounce of champion class to see off Ulster

Ross Byrne strikes over penalty on one leg to secure semi-final slot at the Aviva

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 20:31

Leinster ready to take derby day honours at the Aviva

There’ll be fever in the Aviva as Ulster travel south in hope of dislodging Leinster

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

The Offload: Consistency in interpretation needed to protect players

It’s important to recognise the role of clubs in Ireland’s Under-20 Grand Slam triumph

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 09:39

Ulster out to dethrone Southern Kings in bid for seventh consecutive win

Five changes see Dave Shanahan come in at scrumhalf and the return of Marcell Coetzee

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 01:00

Ireland complete Under-20 Six Nations Grand Slam triumph

Noel McNamara’s side secure come from behind victory in Colwyn Bay

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 21:18

Meet the Irish team chasing Grand Slam glory in Wales

John O’Sullivan profiles the Irish U-20s side who will win the Grand Slam if they beat Wales on Friday night

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 17:48

Ireland under-20 travel to Italy in confidence

Craig Casey reclaims the number nine jersey, while Angus Kernohan makes his first appearance

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 06:00

Billy set to become third Scannell brother to play for Ireland

A fit-again Lindsay Peat returns to the Irish women’s squad for the trip to Italy

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 13:47

Henderson’s return a boost for Ulster and Ireland

Visitors will need most things to fall their way to prevail over Ospreys

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 01:00

Penny drops in for Ireland Under-20 opener against England

Ireland coach Noel McNamara names Leinster flanker in backrow

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 15:26

Rob Kearney to lead much-changed Leinster against Ulster

Both Leo Cullen and Dan McFarland ring the changes with Champions Cup looming

Fri Jan 04 2019 - 12:25

Connacht and Ulster make four changes apiece for Sportsground showdown

Connacht change half their pack as they look to get over Leinster loss

Thu Dec 27 2018 - 12:46

Munster warm up for Leinster clash with nine-try rout of Ulster

Injury-hit Ulster suffer record defeat in low-key interpro derby at Thomond Park

Sat Sept 29 2018 - 21:50

Munster and Ulster name teams for Thomond Park clash

Alby Mathewson makes his Munster debut, as Andrew Warwick set to win 100th cap

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 13:17

Kernohan gets first start in competitive match for Ulster

The 19-year-old Ballymena wing is selected to play against Cheetahs

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 17:18

Ulster grind to third consecutive win against Southern Kings

Dan McFarland refuses to blame referee as wasteful province miss out on bonus point

Sun Sept 16 2018 - 17:27

Jordi Murphy named in Ulster backrow for home debut

Ulster host Edinburgh in the Pro14 at Kingspan Stadium on Friday night (KO 7.35pm)

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 12:29

Shaky start for Ulster as they strike lucky against Scarlets

Pro14: After some costly errors, McFarland’s men bag winning score right at the death

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 07:00

Connacht the only Irish winners as Munster and Ulster beaten

Munster held scoreless by Exeter at Musgrave Park but Connacht beat Bristol

Fri Aug 24 2018 - 21:42

England flood through as Ireland run out of steam and bodies

Home side run in four tries in the fourth quarter in Coventry

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 22:19

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