The Irish Times

Sporting Controversies: The tackle that ended Brian O’Driscoll’s 2005 Lions tour

Umaga and Mealamu got away with it but the incident tarnished All Blacks’ brilliant series win

Wed May 20 2020 - 06:00

Isa Nacewa: ‘Sport can go ahead and hopefully this is the blueprint to do it’

Leinster legend on the reopening of New Zealand and the return of rugby action

Fri May 15 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: James Cronin case not the first time we’ve heard of prednisolone

Old boys club set to remain in power at World Rugby; IRFU chef cooking up a storm

Mon Apr 27 2020 - 09:00

My favourite sporting moment: Les Bleus tear up formbook to stun New Zealand

I’ve never ever come across such shocked and crestfallen players as those All Blacks

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 06:00

Leaked: The disciplinary report on Saracens’ salary cap breach

A copy of the 103-page disciplinary report has been leaked to Sky News

Thu Jan 23 2020 - 13:32

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

It’ll be all black for a while but New Zealand will rise again

Steve Hansen fronts up and offers no excuses after crushing semi-final defeat to England

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Joey Carbery’s move to Munster showed Ireland’s failure to evolve

In absence of constant evolution, our game plan became the rock Ireland perished upon

Wed Oct 23 2019 - 05:00

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 16:30

Ireland and New Zealand welcome appointment of Owens

Welsh referee well accustomed to the demands of the big occasion

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup: Inhumane heat equals torture on the lungs under the Misaki dome

Ireland must endure purgatory of intense humidity during showdown with Russians

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 18:50

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

Rugby World Cup: Sexton starts as Ireland make 11 changes for Russia

Outhalf Johnny Sexton to lead side in Kobe; Jordi Murphy straight into the side

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 07:00

Rugby World Cup: Ireland close off training session to public for a second time

Tuesday’s session against the Kobelco Steelers was due to be an open event

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 16:00

Rugby World Cup: Jamie Joseph knows Japan must pile pressure on Jack Carty

‘There’s a lot less experience without him. Johnny Sexton is a key player’

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 12:32

Rugby World Cup - Japan v Ireland: Irish kick-off time, TV channels and more

All you need to know for Joe Schmidt's team's second pool game in Shizuoka

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 11:08

Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high

Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 19:00

RWC moments: The All Blacks leave it to Beaver

New Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup thanks to penalty scored by back-up outhalf

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 14:00

Steve Hansen: 'I can’t be telling you Irish too much'

New Zealand coach playing cards close to his chest in quest for ‘threepeat’

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 12:52

Johnny Sexton’s World Cup redemption starts now

When it comes to the showpiece of the world game, Ireland’s outhalf remains mired in regret

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 06:30