The Irish Times

Astonishing Arundell try not enough to save London Irish against Toulon

Challenge Cup: Teenager ran from own try line cutting through entire team to score

Sun May 08 2022 - 18:29

Johnny Sexton reports clean bill of health ahead of Italy encounter

Iain Henderson ruled out of game after testing positive for Covid-19

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 15:20

Small psychological gap between Zouma and Greenwood cases

Johnny Watterson: Clubs failing to equip their stars with the skills needed to stay out of legal trouble

Fri Feb 11 2022 - 06:00

Is Michael Gove on the level over Ulster's sponsorship deal?

Tory backstabber has urged Ulster to consider its deal with materials maker Kingspan

Fri Dec 24 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: No URC games during international window hit Leinster the hardest

Ulster’s James Hume capitalised on sluggish hosts to outduel both Henshaw and Frawley

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 06:00

Ireland’s outhalf dilemma: Is Jack Carty the forgotten man?

28-year-old is Connacht’s leading points scorer but hasn’t been seen for Ireland since 2019

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 05:00

O’Gara advises Burns to dust himself down and get ready to go again

La Rochelle coach expects Sexton to be fit to face a France guided by dangerman Dupont

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 01:30

Paddy Jackson rescues draw for London Irish against Harlequins

Former Ireland outhalf lands tricky conversion in final minute to deny Harlequins win

Sun Jan 10 2021 - 18:52

French let Mohamed Haouas’ talent outweigh lengthy rap sheet

Prop has been involved in number of incidents on pitch and also faces questions off it

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 06:30

A lot on Hanrahan’s shoulders as Van Graan aims for a power game

With Carbery still out, Munster coach needs to field all his big weapons against Leinster

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 06:00

Whole New Ball Game: Rugby players could test public support over pay cuts

Good luck to any player earning €500k or €200k refusing a 20% pay cut in present climate

Fri Jul 03 2020 - 06:00

Rape trial report expected ‘very shortly’ following delays

Study was commissioned following 2018 Belfast rape trial

Fri Jul 03 2020 - 01:00

Only Rory Best will really know why he attended Belfast Rape Trial

Sporting Controversies: The former Irish rugby captain has offered three evolving reasons for his decision

Fri May 22 2020 - 06:00

James Cronin case puts Munster in uncomfortable position

The prop is the latest Munster player to become embroiled in a doping scandal

Fri May 01 2020 - 06:30

Rugby rape trial investigator appointed to senior Garda role

PSNI’s Paula Hilman one of three new assistant commissioners

Thu Mar 26 2020 - 20:14

Rory Best: ‘I just thought you played the game hard, and partied hard.’

Former Ireland captain talks to Donald McRae about turning things around

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Lost Season Awards recognise Stander’s outstanding performances

Earls makes plea to listen up, Ian Madigan steps back into Ireland frame and planning must go on

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 11:00

Getting behind the rotten core of rugby with Dan Tuohy

Former Ulster player recently announced his retirement with some harsh words for the sport

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00

Rory Best regrets attending Belfast rape trial

‘I know now in hindsight that was wrong. I shouldn’t have been there,’ he said

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 19:07

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

The Offload: Tough afternoon for Ulster’s best 10 of the decade

Fergus McFadden does his talking on the pitch as high vis vests shine in Galway

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 10:00

Paddy Jackson injured as Bath clean up against London Irish

Former Ireland and Ulster player suffers hamstring injury in heavy defeat

Sun Dec 22 2019 - 18:28

Opportunity knocks for JJ Hanrahan as cards fall his way

Injuries give the former Ireland U-20 star chance to prove his worth as Munster outhalf

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 06:00

Ireland’s World Cup: ‘Too much detail and too much tension’, says Best

Information overload contributed to Ireland’s World Cup failure

Thu Dec 05 2019 - 01:00

The Offload: Wild geese finding that the grass isn’t always greener

Madigan struggling to make an impression at Bristol

Mon Dec 02 2019 - 11:30

Joe Schmidt: Rory Best nearly quit before 2018 Grand Slam

In his autobiography Ordinary Joe, the coach says he faced several ‘uncontrollables’

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 07:00

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 16:30

Rugby World Cup: Jack Carty keen to put his own stamp on Ireland’s No 10 shirt

‘I suppose pressure is what you make of it yourself and I’ve good fellas around me’

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 01:00

London Irish leave Paddy Jackson out for Munster trip

Protests had been planned for former Ulster outhalf’s first match back on Irish soil

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 10:08

World Cup history and versatility point to gamble on Carbery

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton not at heights of 2018 but are primed for World Cup tilt

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 06:00

Kicking king Alred keeping the pressure on Sexton to succeed

‘Let’s say I was working for Ireland now and they were playing England. I’d want Ireland to win for everyone in the group’

Fri Aug 23 2019 - 15:06

Donations to rape crisis centre rise €70,000 after Belfast trial

Charity says increase reflects public concerns over court treatment of victims

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 03:43

Les Kiss: most London Irish fans back Paddy Jackson signing

Head coach says club ‘believe they are doing the right thing’ in recruiting 27-year-old

Thu Jul 11 2019 - 07:48

Seán O’Brien sanctioned for Dublin pub incident

‘The player has expressed his deep regret and has been sanctioned’

Mon Jun 24 2019 - 17:32