The Irish Times

Keith Earls believed to have agreed new one-year deal to remain at Munster

Johnny Sexton and Cian Healy also offered new one-year contracts with IRFU

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 06:30

Little substance in CJ Stander to Bordeaux-Bègles rumours

Ireland number eight among players whose contracts are up for renewal this season

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 20:01

Worst sporting moment: Wales beat Ireland in Wellington - the one which really got away

Sexton left out as golden generation miss the chance of a lifetime in 2011 Rugby World Cup

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Promising signs that Irish rugby’s healing process has begun

Those on Japanese expedition will feel they have a lot to prove as Champions Cup begins

Tue Nov 12 2019 - 06:00

Liam Toland: Underdogs should reap the reward their pressure deserves

How often do we see ‘lesser’ teams fail to get key decisions against the stronger sides

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup match officials admit they must do better

Officials issue a statement per World Rugby after reviewing opening round of matches

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 19:20

Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comeback

Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 15:00

Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against Argentina

Argentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusion

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 12:16

Joe Schmidt at the Aviva Stadium: The pleasure, the privilege was ours

Today marks the end of an era with the Kiwi's last home game in charge of Ireland

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 07:10

Johnny Sexton’s World Cup redemption starts now

When it comes to the showpiece of the world game, Ireland’s outhalf remains mired in regret

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 06:30

Veteran number eight Louis Picamoles included in France’s World Cup squad

Francois Cros, Felix Lambey and Romain Taofifenua among those to miss out

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 21:08

France complete RWC prep with seven try rout of Italy

Romain Ntamack and Antoine Dupont shine as hosts temporarily reduced to 13-men

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 13:06

Pool C: youthful France have a mountain to climb in Japan

Les Bleus look dysfunctional but the likes of Ntamack and Dupont offer glimmer of hope

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 05:00

Ireland 26 France 14: France player ratings

Felix Lambey’s performance is a silver lining on a bleak day for French rugby in Dublin

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 18:11

Ireland find cold comfort against France

Four tries for Joe Schmidt’s side secured a bonus point ahead of final trip to Cardiff

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 13:56

Rugby stats: Ireland don’t need to try too hard to beat the French

Rugby statistics: Once a staple of Paris trips, touchdowns are now thin on the ground

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 07:00

Six Nations: Ireland v France - France player profiles

Patrick Madden profiles France as they go unchanged for the first time since 2012

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 06:00

Unchanged French side slightly unnerving for Ireland

First France coach to name the same team for successive Tests since 2012

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 05:30

France stick with the same team that beat Scotland

Jacques Brunel has retained the same French matchday 23 for the trip to Dublin

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 08:21

Jacques Brunel and France turn to youth for visit of Scotland

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack in the halfbacks with Parra and Lopez dropped

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 11:50

Sebastien Vahaamahina: ‘I did not even know I was captain’

Ref Wayne Barnes had to inform player he had become skipper during France’s defeat to Wales

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 19:58

Wales and North take advantage as France lose all direction

Warren Gatland’s side take French gifts and turn round a 16-point half-time deficit

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 22:16

Six Nations 2019: Brunel and France looking for youthful revival

Les Bleus endured a torrid 2018 but can call on exciting crop of junior world champions

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 07:00

Thomas among nine France players dropped for ‘inappropriate behaviour’

FFR says they ‘did not respect their status as international players’ after Scotland defeat

Tue Feb 13 2018 - 15:31

French count the cost of defeat as players sidelined by injury

Jacques Brunel acknowledges Ireland’s effort and match-winning drop goal by Sexton

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton likely to be targeted again by France

Joe Schmidt hopes new coach Jacques Brunel will not resort to usual Les Bleus tactics

Fri Feb 02 2018 - 06:00

Morgan Parra recalled to youthful France Six Nations squad

Jacques Brunel names six uncapped players in 32-man selection

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 16:27

Montpellier back in the game with bonus-point win in Glasgow

Yellow cards prove costly for Scottish side in Pool 3 clash

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 22:21

Leinster put bodies on the line and bonus point in the bag

Leo Cullen’s side run in four tries in exceptional start to European campaign

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 15:45

Gerry Thornley: Leinster loss of Sexton a potential game-changer

Financial and physical juggernaut of Montpellier should prove very different challenge

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 06:45

Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Remorseless Saracens remain the team to beat but Leinster look equipped for long haul

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 20:13

European rugby draws: Familiar faces and foes for Irish sides

Donnacha Ryan set for quick return to Thomond Park with Racing 92; Leinster paired with English champions Exeter

Thu Jun 08 2017 - 17:36

Toulouse are titans of French rugby but risk becoming also-rans

Munster’s opponents have found status diminished as money floods into Top 14

Fri Mar 31 2017 - 06:00

Stuart Hogg wins Six Nations player of the year

Two in a row for Scotland fullback, CJ Stander second with Conor Murray sixth

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 12:54