The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: It is a fair question to ask now if rugby in Italy is sustainable

Italy’s presence should not be guaranteed if they cannot be competitive

Wed Mar 02 2022 - 06:00

Small psychological gap between Zouma and Greenwood cases

Johnny Watterson: Clubs failing to equip their stars with the skills needed to stay out of legal trouble

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Munster still have the belief they can change the narrative

Van Graan is leaving, their games are a hard watch, but they’re still in an enviable position

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 10:30

Julián Montoya enjoying lead role after long stint on second fiddle

Hooker Montoya follows mentor Agustin Creevy in leadership role with Pumas

Sun Nov 21 2021 - 07:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Time to get provincial players out of the gym and back playing for their clubs

Less structured nature of club game perfect to help develop key skills for young players

Wed Nov 03 2021 - 06:00

Ross O’Carroll Kelly: ‘You are not giving me a combover – I’m a quiff goy’

Blinky the borbor in Monkstown suggests a Jude Law or a Matt Damon

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 06:00

Champions Cup format looks set to remain the same for 2021-22 season

24 participating sides confirmed but exact format still to be confirmed

Wed Jun 16 2021 - 19:05

Lions squads have proved a moveable feast down the years

John O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the end

Thu May 06 2021 - 06:00

Simon Zebo is heading back to Munster next season

The 31-year-old signs one-year contract co-funded by the IRFU

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 06:12

Farrell’s early record as Ireland coach in shadow of Schmidt and Kidney

Ireland’s progress as a rugby nation has stalled since 2018, we’re now ranked seventh

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 06:00

Landmark achievement within Devin Toner’s long reach

The 6ft 11in secondrow grew up wanting to fit in but soon learned to be as big as he is

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 07:00

Six Nations Miscellany: Talisman Ryan feeling great and ready to roll in Rome

Townsend gets wish; Gloucester match-up to savour; By the numbers; Word of mouth

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 06:21

Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: Wuthering Heights is basically the story of my life

Ross likens his life to Heathcliff’s – especially when it comes to women

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 14:17

Ireland’s outhalf dilemma: Is Jack Carty the forgotten man?

28-year-old is Connacht’s leading points scorer but hasn’t been seen for Ireland since 2019

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 05:00

Caelan Doris will be unavailable for ‘foreseeable future’

Andy Farrell explains team selection against Italy will be based ‘on the here and now’

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 15:18

Gordon D’Arcy: This could become Ireland's worst ever Six Nations

A bulked-up pack and heads-up rugby can lead to a statement win in Italy

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 07:10

Gerry Thornley: French lesson in offloading is one Ireland must take on board

The way the modern game is going means the offload must be central to attacking strategy

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 06:00

Rhys Ruddock the dominant force in Leinster’s bonus-point victory

The brightest note of all was Dan Leavy’s return to the Champions Cup

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Fans would benefit from a peek behind the iron curtain

Behind the scenes access is important as it helps create and keep a new fan base

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 06:00

I hear Sorcha go, ‘Ross, I’m just popping out!’ I’m like, ‘Oh, fock!’

Ross O'Carroll-Kelly: ‘Oh my God,’ she goes, ‘your wife is being so passive-aggressive’

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 06:00

Tommy Bowe still on his game and alert to all possibilities

Former Lions, Ireland and Ulster winger has never been one to settle for the comfort zone

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 09:30

Saracens give hint at approach to Leinster tussle in London Irish rout

Mark McCall’s side score six close-range tries in mismatch at the Stoop

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 17:37

Pros and cons: Dion O’Cuinneagain on professionalism, then and now

The former Irish captain is now a doctor in his native South Africa

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Worst sporting moment: Wales beat Ireland in Wellington - the one which really got away

Sexton left out as golden generation miss the chance of a lifetime in 2011 Rugby World Cup

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 06:00

A lot on Hanrahan’s shoulders as Van Graan aims for a power game

With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 06:00

Granny rule and Leinster schoolkids the way forward as Ireland look to add depth

With residency law set to be extended to five years, the IRFU have changed approach

Tue Aug 18 2020 - 06:00

Exiled Seán O’Brien not ruling out a third Lions tour

Veteran flanker ready to hit the ground running as rugby resumes in England

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 22:00

The Offload: Joe Schmidt the influencer is due a second act

Rugby returns in 12 days and fans are keen to see Ryan Baird and Dan Leavy in action

Mon Aug 10 2020 - 10:00

Sporting Cathedrals: Principality a bubbling cauldron of Welsh national pride

The famous ground in Cardiff is a fitting place of worship for more than Welsh rugby fans

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 06:00

The Best of Times: Ireland’s Golden Generation make Grand Slam history in 2009

Cardiff win was 61 years in the making and proved the breakthrough for Irish rugby

Fri Jul 03 2020 - 06:00

Champions Cup may be expanded to 24-team tournament

Expanded competition could actually see fewer match weekends in congested calendar

Thu May 14 2020 - 19:52

It’s been 20 years since the Red Army was born in Bordeaux

Munster truly announced themselves as a force in European rugby by beating Toulouse

Thu May 07 2020 - 14:00

Getting behind the rotten core of rugby with Dan Tuohy

Former Ulster player recently announced his retirement with some harsh words for the sport

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00

Crowning Glory: Three pivotal Ireland games at Twickenham

Andy Farrell's Ireland travel to the lions’ den on Sunday with the Triple Crown up for grabs

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 11:00