The Irish Times

Limerick man who was fatally assaulted remembered as top class sportsman at funeral

Alan Bourke (48) capped by Ireland junior soccer team in 1990s, had ‘great sporting life’

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 14:46

What lies beneath - Leinster’s talent finding mission under financial strain

Pandemic could make it harder to develop stars from every corner of province

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 06:00

James Ryan captaincy was only ever a question of when, not if

All throughout his career, the Leinster lock has proven himself as a natural leader

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 06:00

‘Quiet assassin’ Hugo Keenan earning plaudits at every level

‘Every level he’s got to he’s excelled. He’s been able to keep pushing forward the whole time’

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 06:00

Basque County – Frank McNally on an era when Meath was a cultural melting pot

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 18:50

Who is Max Deegan? Opportunity knocks for rare talent

Former Under-20 World Player of the Year is set to win his first Ireland cap on Saturday

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 17:00

Gerry Thornley: Temple Carrig are the true schools rugby story of the season

Greystones school has so far beaten St Andrew’s and Pres Bray in Senior Cup

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Creeping professionalism of schools rugby a threat to the game

Action is needed before playing numbers start to decline – as they are in New Zealand

Fri Jan 24 2020 - 05:30

St Michael’s conveyor belt showing no signs of slowing down

South Dublin school has become best breeding ground for Europe’s greatest academy

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

‘Oh my God,’ Honor goes, ‘there’s a focking horse in the gorden!’

Yeah, no, I bought a racehorse, but it’s not for Honor – it’s for my old school’s honour

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00

Vasily Artemyev interview: Everyone used to talk about Sexton. He has hardly changed

Russian captain could so easily have lined out in a green jersey after his time in Ireland

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 06:00

Jack Carty shines when he’s centre stage, he always has

Eamon Donoghue looks back on his years playing GAA and soccer with Irish No 10

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 12:30

Galway take the Lyons share again

Joe Lyons seals another Senior Cup win for Galway against Carton House

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 17:39

Women’s hockey: UCD’s late rally lands Irish Junior Cup crown

Church of Ireland and Dromore also land titles in weekend action

Sun Apr 14 2019 - 17:16

Garbally top dogs in Connacht again

CBS Roscommon’s dream run ends in final defeat to Ballinasloe school

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 18:14

Ross O’Carroll-Kelly: ‘Fock England!’ they shouted passing actual England fans

The three boys experience that landmark moment: their first rugby international

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 06:00

The Beirne identity: Tadhg feels the pull of the green

Superb form for Scarlets sealed a move to Munster and a coveted chance to play for Ireland

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 07:00

Munster add Neil Cronin to Champions Cup roster

Scrumhalf will provide cover for Conor Murray and Alby Mathewson at the province

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 14:47

Athenry claim historic first Barton Shield success

Age no barrier as five pensioners help guide Nenagh to Pierce Purcell success

Fri Oct 05 2018 - 18:55

Jack Conan eager to grab his biggest opportunity yet

Leinster stalwart looking forward to locking horns with revered Italian No 8 Sergio Parisse

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 06:00

Ballybunion storm back to claim Junior Cup glory at Carton House

Brian Slattery comes from three down after eight to win 2/1 on 17th thanks to 100-ft putt

Thu Sept 21 2017 - 20:21

Joe Canning addresses Galway’s Barton Shield and Senior Cup teams

Hurling giant gives talk ahead of All-Ireland Cup and Shields finals at Carton House

Wed Sept 20 2017 - 22:28

Defending champions England open with routine Spain win

Gulf in class clear as a sparse crowd turns up to watch World Cup opener at Belfield Bowl

Wed Aug 09 2017 - 19:29

Dave Kilcoyne: ‘The whole of Munster is desperate for a win’

The Limerick man is determined to give his all for Munster in Saturday’s Pro12 final

Sat May 27 2017 - 06:00

Interview: Ian Madigan on a tough first season in France and future plans

Ireland international outlines his time with Bordeaux and how his international ambitions will guide any future decisions

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 07:00

St Munchin’s decline to continue match after three players sustain head injuries

Boys from Limerick school recovering well after being discharged from hospital in Cork

Wed Feb 08 2017 - 20:34

Liam Toland: All schools games should be played on 4G pitches

A pleasure to witness Glenstal and St Clement’s do battle in Munster Senior Cup

Fri Jan 20 2017 - 08:05

Ian Madigan puts himself back in the shop window

Bordeaux outhalf may be enjoying his new life in France but he still harbours Irish ambitions

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00