The Irish Times

Matt Williams: Who would be a coach? You would have to be mad

As we say in Australia, you have to have a few roos loose in the top paddock take on job

Sat May 21 2022 - 10:00

Owen Doyle: Unacceptable face of rugby was on full show over the weekend

Gibson-Park should’ve seen red as too many brutal collisions went far beyond legal limits

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 06:00

The Offload: Young Will Hickey making progress

George Taylor is latest player to retire from professional rugby due to brain injury

Mon Jan 17 2022 - 10:30

Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third Test

Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

James Coughlan joins Toulon as defence coach

Former Munster number eight has spent seven years in France as player and coach

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 17:17

Thriving Brennans a testament to model French underage system

Daniel, Josh and Bobby following in the footsteps of their dad – ex-Toulouse star Trevor

Sat Feb 13 2021 - 06:00

Gavin Cummiskey: Does the Mark McCall era at Saracens really count?

It’s hard to see how legacy of club’s cheating won’t leave a stain on his coaching career

Thu Sept 17 2020 - 06:00

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

Cillian De Gascun: Team sports are going to be in a very difficult position

Director of the national virus laboratory believes club championship could happen

Sat May 02 2020 - 21:15

Bryn Cunningham guiding Ulster revival after tumultous start

Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:30

Mark McCall: ‘We wanted to be more like Munster to be honest’

The Saracens coach still has faith in European champions despite their travails

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

Jeremy Davidson extends Brive contract until 2023

Former Ireland secondrow joined French club as head coach in 2018

Tue Dec 03 2019 - 16:54

Hayes relishing playing with his Con band of brothers

Cork club braced for another All Ireland League final clash with old rivals Clontarf

Thu May 02 2019 - 06:00

Contrasting fortunes for Jackson and Olding in France after Belfast rape trial

Differing character traits may have affected the rugby players’ ability to adapt to their new lives in France

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 01:35

Brive’s Stuart Olding sent off for dangerous tackle

Former Ulster outhalf was shown a red card after just 12 minutes but Brive went on to win

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 13:34

Ryan and Racing 92 savour derby win over Stade Francais

Wild Geese: Olding’s impressive form helps Brive to another victory in French Pro D2

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 21:13

Mixed emotions as Geordan Murphy takes helm at Leicester

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 07:30

French top flight a significant challenge for Zebo and Jackson

Seven former Munster players are preparing for the new season in France's Top 14

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 06:00

Paddy Jackson to Perpignan leaves Ulster question unsolved

Province are bereft of outhalves while Leinster and Munster have an abundance

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 07:30

Stuart Olding signs two-year deal with Brive

Former Ulster centre has found a club after having contract revoked with Irish province

Mon May 28 2018 - 15:58

Saracens building identity and tearing down perceptions

Mark McCall has played key role in helping build north London rugby powerhouse

Sat Apr 22 2017 - 06:00

Who will replace Pat Lam at Connacht?

Gerry Thornley looks at the possible contenders to replace Lam at Connacht coach

Mon Dec 05 2016 - 20:52

Gerry Thornley: Grenoble’s Jackman fast becoming one of top Irish coaches

Reaching final or winning major trophy would be serious legacy for ex-Connacht hooker

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 07:00

Ireland v France: Leaders fall but others rise up and inspire

Sexton and O’Connell departures fail to halt unstoppable Irish momentum

Sun Oct 11 2015 - 23:01

RWC #35: Keith Wood scores four tries against USA

Ireland hooker joins the likes of Jonah Lomu crossing four times at Lansdowne Road in 1999

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 12:00

Stringer strikes as Bath see off timid Tigers

Jackman ’s Grenoble have nine points to spare over Bayonne in top 14 clash, while Coughlan gets off to winning start at Pau

Mon Sept 22 2014 - 01:00

James Coughlan just one of many Irish players to seek success abroad

Upwards of 60 Irish players in English and French leagues

Sat Sept 20 2014 - 06:00

Wild geese clash as O’Sullivan’s Biarritz take on Davidson’s Aurillac

There are now more Irish head coaches in the French ProD2 than in Pro12

Sat Aug 23 2014 - 08:00

Joe Tekori back for Toulouse to face Connacht and wary of wily Pat Lam

Samoan giant says he warned team-mates ahead of the 16-14 loss last Sunday

Fri Dec 13 2013 - 01:00

Matt O’Connor and Pat Lam take over much-changed squads at Leinster and Connacht

For the first time in professional era all four provinces have non-Irish coaches

Thu May 30 2013 - 01:00