Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong and Jack Conan named in starting Lions team
Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray among replacements for first Test against Springboks
Tadhg Beirne and Conor Murray among replacements for first Test against Springboks
In a puzzlingly uneven franchise, this one’s worthy of the price of admission
A team that was unfancied at the start of the Six Nations now one win away from the Grand Slam
Richie Gray set to miss Six Nations clash with a head injury; Ireland’s first Test victory
The likes of Louis Reez-Zammit can spark the imagination of the casual observer
Mike Ruddock, father of Rhys and Ciarán, is waiting for the day when families can reunite
The famous ground in Cardiff is a fitting place of worship for more than Welsh rugby fans
Short honeymoon for new Ireland coach due to his close links with the old regime
The Irish Times what-to-see guide to the movies now in cinemas across Ireland
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The ‘Godzilla’ star on Hollywood typecasting, being a geek, and his famous dad
Two decades after the Phantom Menace teaser, they are our age’s internet art form
Joe Schmidt, Johnny Sexton, Tadhg Furlong and Stuart Lancaster all nominated
Footage of Carrie Fisher shot for ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ to be used
With the release of The Last Jedi imminent, a look back at how the ‘Star Wars’ juggernaut started in a ‘galaxy far, far away’
Looking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final game
TV View: Forget Day of Destiny, we can’t wait for Day of Destiny: Part II™
Director Colin Trevorrow made the jump from micro-budget films to blockbusters. But for his latest, he’s gone back to his indie roots, and the critics aren’t pleased
Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and Samuel L Jackson go ape in this irresistible Godzilla prequel, which sees Kong bigger and meaner than ever before
Rugby continues to pervade all classes there more there in any of the other six nations
After the game is over... ‘with every year that goes, you become less relevant. That is life’
From Tuesday the game will look to suit creative ball-carriers with try rates to rise
As Rogue One lands in cinemas worldwide, star Felicity Jones and director Gareth Edwards talk about hype, expectation and the sacred ground of Star Wars
Further decline looks inevitable unless there is a change of attitude and style
Welsh duo will play against Ireland in Thomond Park on May 28th
It’s our chance to savour George’s long goodbye but when Bowe scores – be cool
Six Nations drama largely exists outside Australian paradigm
Former Manchester United boss chatted to the European Ryder Cup team at Gleneagles
Ulster pair won’t be reunited in that format for Ryder Cup showdown with the USA
Captain Paul McGinley asked former Manchester United manager to play his part at Gleneagles
Ireland and Munster lock follows his brother Ultan in playing for legendary club
Fanboys everywhere rejoiced when Gareth Edwards, director of the indie hit Monsters, was named as the man to reboot Godzilla. His mum, however, was a little less excited . . .
The former Cardiff, Wales and Lions outhalf brought such pleasure to people with his talent on the pitch and later his work as a broadcaster
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices