The Irish Times

AIL final: ‘Covid has reconnected many clubs to their communities’

The crowds are on board for the All-Ireland League as Clontarf meet Terenure in the final

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 06:00

The Offload: Spain win Iberian derby to secure spot in Ireland’s World Cup pool

All Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand Slam

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 10:17

Rugby Stats: Loss of summer tour will cut off vital opportunity for young Irish talent

Ireland tours during a Lions summer have unearthed many a star in the past

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00

Connacht use visit of Benetton to give as many players as possible match time

Italians travel to Galway without the 10 internationals named in Franco Smith’s Azzurri team to face Wales

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 20:51

Van Graan reassures Joey Carbery that Munster have his back

Ireland outhalf faces an ‘indefinite’ period of time on the sidelines with ankle injury

Wed Aug 19 2020 - 06:00

Sporting Cathedrals: Fortress Thomond, where the 16th man always gets his game

The Limerick city ground is famed and feared the rugby world over

Wed Jul 22 2020 - 06:00

Van Graan says Carbery will only make Munster return when ‘he’s 100% ready’

Coach says Ireland outhalf remains in line to return at some stage in September

Fri Jul 17 2020 - 06:00

Andrew Conway diary: Hair cuts, steaks and training all part of the lockdown life

Thankfully I’ve moved on from the dodgy days of Ian Keatley cutting my hair

Fri May 08 2020 - 07:00

Champions Cup quarter-finals remain under very real threat

Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht - will continue to train as normally as possible

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 18:58

Leinster qualify as top seeds with Benetton win

Irish province earn home Champins Cup quarter-final after hard-fought match in Italy

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 15:50

Leinster lead the Irish charge on defining weekend for provinces

Munster hoping for Houdini-like escape into knock-out stages, while Ulster seek home win

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Joey Carbery in line for Munster return for derby clash against Leinster

Munster coach Johann van Graan sounds positive note on fitness of Ireland back

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 06:00

Leo Cullen happy as season starts all over again with bonus-point win

‘We went away to France in round two last year and got beaten . . . We go away to Lyon this year and can we be better?’

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 20:41

No World Cup ring-rust as Ringrose hat-trick sets Leinster rolling

Johnny Sexton’s celebration after scoring the bonus-point try was telling

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 17:57

Inspirational words from Seán O’Brien help Leinster get in the Euro zone

‘It just gets you into that mindframe but I don’t think we need it’ – Johnny Sexton

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11

Connacht overrun Benetton to notch first win

Andy Friend’s side bounce back from defeat to Scarlets

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 22:02

Dave Kearney hat-trick helps Leinster hold off Benetton challenge in Italy

Champions take advantage of sending off to seal bonus-point win in Treviso

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 19:58

Van Graan’s holistic approach already paying rich dividends at Munster

South African’s strong bond with outhalf Joey Carbery shows key mentoring skills

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Why the Six Nations results will have little or no bearing in Japan

Rugby stats: Squad changes and work done between now and September will be key

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 06:00

Munster have extended Tyler Bleyendaal’s contract

So far this year he’s made nine appearances, and he played at outhalf on Friday night

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 12:58

The Offload: it’s time to stop the penalty try double-whammy

Guy Noves’ France tribunal begins, eventful London Irish bow for resilient Ian Keatley

Mon Feb 18 2019 - 11:00

Gerry Thornley: Sportsground redevelopment is key to Connacht's future

Planned €30m upgrade would help club attract talent and boost commercial growth

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00

Confirmed: Ian Keatley will leave Munster for Italy next season

The Irish outhalf is second on the list of Munster’s all-time top points scorers

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 12:30

Sale Sharks say no compensation paid to Cillian Willis

News round-up: Leinster register Conor O’Brien; changes afoot in Munster

Tue Jan 08 2019 - 19:32

Ian Keatley set to join Benetton Rugby next season

Outhalf has not started a game for Munster this season

Tue Jan 08 2019 - 14:57

Joe Schmidt bracing for 'tight game' against the USA

Opportunity knocks for Addison, Conway and Cooney in Ireland’s final Test

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00

Rugby Stats: Overreliance on Sexton and Murray contains inherent risks

Ireland could take a leaf from All Blacks book and ensure all replacements get game time

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 06:30

Munster aiming to clip Glasgow’s wings

Coach van Graan has named strong team despite seven changes from last weekend

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00

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

JJ Hanrahan moves to fullback as Carbery retains 10 jersey

CJ Stander to make first Munster appearance of the season against Cardiff Blues

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 16:57

Carbery brings fans to their feet as Munster reach seventh heaven

Johann van Grann’s side open up Ospreys at will to claim bonus point at Musgrave Park

Fri Sept 14 2018 - 22:02

Joey Carbery has the chance to shine against Ospreys

Munster have made a raft of changes for first game on the new 3G pitch at Musgrave Park

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 17:44

Alby Mathewson joins Munster as stand-in for Conor Murray

Former All Black joined up with the squad but will not feature against Glasgow

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 06:00