The Irish Times

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

My favourite sporting moment: Les Bleus tear up formbook to stun New Zealand

I’ve never ever come across such shocked and crestfallen players as those All Blacks

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 06:00

Final countdown: Rokocoko leans Leinster’s way

Greening of Saracens part III, Morrow has Saracens in train, numbers game, team talk

Thu May 09 2019 - 09:50

The Perfect 10: why Johnny Sexton should win the World Player of the Year

The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 07:00

The Offload: Schmidt, Hansen and the pre-game envelope

Dan Leavy the latest player to keep injury details private; Toner thriving amid pressure

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 11:00

Ben Smith ignoring the stick and focusing on winning matches

All Black took four months away from game after five concussions and failed HIA

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 06:00

Leinster earn their place among Europe’s finest after outmuscling Racing

McGrath says being forced to grind out victory in Champions Cup made it extra special

Mon May 14 2018 - 06:40

History beckons for Leinster great Isa Nacewa

Victory today would see back become one of most successful players in European rugby

Sat May 12 2018 - 06:00

Rokocoko: Leinster are intelligent team who bring something new

Racing winger stresses importance of starting the match strongly

Thu May 10 2018 - 06:00

Munster feeling the heat in Bordeaux

‘It’s really hot out there . . . that will definitely be a challenge’

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 18:07

Munster using South African tour as a boost ahead of Racing clash

Johann van Graan says that a lot of good came from the two weeks down south

Wed Apr 18 2018 - 05:30

Racing 92: French aristocrats keep ahead of fashion and controversy

Paris club’s latest reincarnation has not been all plain sailing

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

Robbie Henshaw may return for Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final

Centre injured in Six Nations close to being fit enough for Scarlets encounter, says Cullen

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

Ireland 37 Wales 27: Irish player ratings

Dan Leavy the best player on the pitch while Stockdale and Farrell also shine

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 17:31

Munster’s Ian Keatley rises to occasion graced by Dan Carter

Racing 92 well -primed by O’Gara but fail to collect prized scalp at Thomond Park

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 06:30

Munster’s need and form should help secure home quarter-final

Champions Cup: Munster v Racing 92, Thomond Park, Saturday, 5.30pm – Sky Sports 2

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 11:44

Munster get job in Paris done with least amount of fuss

Abysmal Racing 92 no match for clinical Irish province

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 01:00

Munster must make poignant Paris return a stepping stone

Racing 92 have impressive home form even if their focus is now on domestic league

Sat Jan 07 2017 - 11:54

Liam Toland: Munster well-placed to expose Racing’s limits

Recent evidence suggests French giants suffer problems in technique or mindset

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 21:57

Racing 92 v Munster: Everything you need to know

Province return to Paris with top spot in Champions Cup Pool One in their sights

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 18:12

Dan Carter disappointed by corticosteroids media frenzy

‘It’s disappointing to have to try and defend yourself when you’ve done nothing wrong’

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 12:53

Racing 92 hits back at media over Dan Carter doping case

Former All Blacks Dan Carter and Joe Rokocoko cleared of doping wrongdoings

Tue Oct 18 2016 - 13:42

Dan Carter cleared of doping offence - report

Racing outhalf had tested positive for corticosteroids after Top 14 final

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 16:26

A result is not beyond Munster – but perhaps a win is

Rassie Erasmus’ side begin Champions Cup quest with considerable challenge of Racing

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 22:00

Ronan O’Gara ‘rattled’ by accusations against Racing players

‘If I believed that there were unsporting practices accepted here, I’d be out the door in the morning’

Sun Oct 09 2016 - 16:12

Dan Carter ‘had TUE’ for banned substance, claims agent

Racing 92 offer differing account after legendary outhalf returns positive drug test

Sat Oct 08 2016 - 06:01

Racing 92 deny Dan Carter used TUE after drug test issues

Results from Carter, Joe Rokocoko and Juan Imhoff reportedly showed anomalies

Fri Oct 07 2016 - 11:43

Racing Metro claim Top 14 title as they beat Toulon at Nou Camp

Paris club had Maxime Machenaud sent off after 18 minues of thrilling decider

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 22:28

Johnny Sexton hails Ronan O’Gara’s influence at Racing 92

Leinster outhalf envisages a day when old rival takes up a coaching role in Ireland

Tue May 10 2016 - 00:30

Dan Carter closes on clean sweep as Racing down Leicester

The French side will meet Saracens in the Champions Cup decider next month

Sun Apr 24 2016 - 17:50

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must get England’s Ford to reverse into Twickenham traffic

George Ford and Owen Farrell must be turned and met by bloody-minded tackling

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 07:00

Australia v New Zealand: a Rugby World Cup history

Ahead of next weekend’s final we look back at the rival’s three tournament meetings

Mon Oct 26 2015 - 12:00

RWC #13: A mighty dragon wakes from its slumber

Wales and the All Blacks produce one of the greatest World Cup games in 2003

Sun Sept 06 2015 - 12:30

RWC # 19: Carlos Spencer does the ‘Carlos Spencer’

Mercurial All Black produces stunning piece of skill against Boks in 2003 quarter-final

Mon Aug 31 2015 - 12:00