The Irish Times

Claire Molloy and Simon Geoghegan inducted into rugby writers’ Hall of Fame

Billy Holland receives Tom Rooney Award in recognition of his contribution to Irish rugby

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 19:58

Tears in Parma as Ireland’s loss to Scotland leaves World Cup dreams in tatters

Defeat marks a low point for Irish women’s rugby

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 06:01

Ryder Cup: Lowry and his da provide brief uplift as our boys suffer helluva beating

TV View: Further heartache as Ireland women’s rugby team miss out on World Cup

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 22:00

The Offload: Time to listen to Cantwell, Briggs and Coughlan

Zebo’s character, as much as his rare talent, makes him a boon for any organisation

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 10:00

French rout confirms fears of ever-widening gulf between countries

Head coach Adam Griggs reacts to Ireland’s 56-15 Six Nations defeat to France

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 05:00

Hotel quarantine ‘would be incredibly tough’ on amateur Ireland players

IRFU in discussions with government as players would have to take time off work

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Béibhinn Parsons is the gift, IRFU must now do the giving

Professionalism is only way forward for women’s rugby and it must avoid previous pitfalls

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 06:00

Ireland make loud statement of intent as they crush Wales in Cardiff

Béibhinn Parsons and Eimear Considine each grab two tries in shutout

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 19:48

Lynne Cantwell’s move is South Africa’s gain and IRFU’s loss

Women’s rugby: The parable of a prophet not being accepted in their hometown is apposite

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 06:15

Garry Ringrose and Béibhinn Parsons honoured by Rugby Writers

Duo named men’s and women’s players of the year for 2020

Thu Jan 21 2021 - 06:00

Meet the nominees for The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year 2020

Introducing the 12 contenders for this year’s award after a stellar year in women’s sport

Thu Dec 17 2020 - 06:00

IRFU will charter plane for women’s team to France

Eight years ago the team had to take a flight and an overnight train to play in Pau

Mon Oct 19 2020 - 16:04

Johnny Sexton nominated for World Rugby’s Player of the Decade

Ireland’s Jamie Heaslip and Alison Miller are also nominated for awards decided by fans

Thu Oct 15 2020 - 14:19

Is it time to separate the women’s Six Nations from the men’s?

Idea of separating the men’s and women’s Six Nations tournaments being explored

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 06:30

Sporting milestones: The day Ireland cooked New Zealand’s goose in Marcoussis

Gavin Cummiskey talks to players, coaches and officials about that Women's World Cup day

Fri May 01 2020 - 07:00

For Judy Bobbett, powerboating is the perfect antidote to rugby

Ireland secondrow has a promising career ahead after moving from a GAA background

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 06:30

TV View: Ellis Genge labels rugby pundits ‘sausages’ in exchange of the day

‘The Ballinasloe Bomber’ whips up her own storm in victory over Wales

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 20:29

The Offload: World Cup win shouldn’t ease concerns about Rainbow Nation

Premature deaths, racial abuse and doping allegations a cloud over South African rugby

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 07:00

The Offload: Ireland’s Joe Schmidt rattled rugby’s true elite

Outgoing coach has left a blueprint behind, Jamie Joseph will have plenty of options

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 10:00

Rugby World Cup: Ex-players, coaches and our pundits share their predictions

How far can Ireland go, who are the likely winners, and the players set to light up Japan

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 12:00

Ireland’s private rugby academy finds market for €17k course

Kildare-based venture offers aspiring rugby professionals a nine-month residential course

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 18:22

Rugby World Cup armchair fans facing a gruelling schedule

Not just players in Japan facing a stamina-sapping test as viewers prepare for long sit-in

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 10:00

The Offload: Joe Schmidt gripes are misplaced

The Offload offers the squad that should travel to Tokyo if World Cup was next week

Mon Mar 18 2019 - 01:00

Ireland legends express outrage after women’s tour rejected

‘It’s hugely disappointing, to progress you’ve got to play as many test matches as possible’

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 19:47

Grand Slam winners 2009 - where are they now?

Nine years from Ireland’s second Grand Slam, Gavin Cummiskey looks at the class of 2009

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 18:20

Irish woman to be added to World Rugby Council

Previously all-male 32-member council to be increased to 49 members of both genders

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 06:00

Ciara Kelly’s prescription for a new show: rational discussion and bracing fury

The GP turned broadcaster makes George Hook’s Newstalk slot her own

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 05:00

Barbarians to field a women’s team for the first time

Fiona Coghlan among players to have agreed to play in historic fixture against Munster

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 10:05

Ruth O'Reilly: 'The guys in the blazers need to decide if this is something they are serious about'

Irish international gives her version of events surrounding Ireland’s World Cup campaign

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 06:00

New Zealand look unstoppable as serious rugby kicks off

England look too strong for France in second World Cup semi-final at Kingspan Stadium

Tue Aug 22 2017 - 06:00

Lynne Cantwell: World Cup can have a lasting impact in Ireland

Ex-player says that better coaching is the key to improving and growing the women’s game

Thu Aug 03 2017 - 07:00

Niamh Briggs ruled out of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Paula Fitzpatrick expected to take charge of side after fullback ruled out with Achilles injury

Mon Jul 31 2017 - 13:00

Grand Slam in sight for Ireland if basic errors eradicated

Game will be emotional for Wales after death of 20-year-old international Elli Norkett

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 07:00

‘I look forward to the time we discuss sport, not women’s sport’

Wexford camogie star Mags D’Arcy wants less talk, more action on equality for women

Wed Mar 08 2017 - 07:00