The Irish Times

Conor Murray’s appointment as captain a huge recognition of his Lions status

Lions tours have marked benchmarks in Munster man’s career, and never more so than now

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 21:01

Rob Howley banned for 18 months after betting on Wales

Howley was charged with making 364 bets on rugby union over a four-year period

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 13:31

Wales restore some calm after the storm to bat away Georgia challenge

Warren Gatland’s side fly out of the blocks before a second-half battle in Toyota City

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 15:14

Rob Howley’s fine career in the balance after betting allegations

Wales coach has never enjoyed public popularity despite success on and off the pitch

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 20:57

Wales assistant Rob Howley sent home from Rugby World Cup for alleged breach of betting regulations

If found guilty Warren Gatland’s assistant coach could be facing a life ban from rugby

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 16:54

Gerry Thornley: Munster end season banging off glass ceiling

The deeper a team goes in a tournament, the more acute the disappointment of defeat

Tue May 21 2019 - 06:31

Munster face old foes against backdrop of another coaching overhaul

Carbery and Earls in line to face champions Leinster at the RDS

Tue May 14 2019 - 07:00

The Offload: Who is running Munster rugby right now?

Munster coaches depart for pastures new. Plus: anatomy of a Champions Cup defeat

Mon May 13 2019 - 11:23

Jerry Flannery and Felix Jones to leave Munster coaching roles

Former Irish internationals have turned down new contract offers

Tue May 07 2019 - 19:39

Howley in the running for Munster attack coach role

Van Graan refuses to confirm the possible appointment saying ‘as soon as I know we will make an announcement’

Mon May 06 2019 - 06:00

Robin McBryde to join Leinster coaching staff after RWC

Former hooker replaces John Fogarty after 13 years as part of the Welsh national set-up

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 14:23

Ireland’s sonic youth: The inside story of the U-20s Grand Slam

Ireland’s Under-20s secured just a second Six Nations Grand Slam in history. This is their story

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 15:06

Welsh fans expecting the incredible in Cardiff stronghold

Principality stadium has always been the place of Irish dreams and nightmares

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 05:00

Gerry Thornley: Gatland and Wales primed for red-letter day

The coach and his team are proven big-game performers and Ireland have it all to do

Tue Mar 12 2019 - 07:00

Wales won’t be distracted by uncertainty over regions, says Howley

Players met union during the week as talks between WRU and clubs have stalled

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 19:43

Murray and Sexton at 50: The inside story of Ireland's winning partnership

O'Driscoll and O'Gara on why you would not swap Ireland's halfback pairing for any in world rugby

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 06:00

Luke Morgan fast-tracked for wing debut for Wales

Former sevens star only made his first appearance for Ospreys two months ago

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 20:20

Hill and Wales aiming to seal first series win in Argentina since 1999

Gatland makes five changes for the second Test against the Pumas in Santa Fe

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00

Edge between Schmidt and Gatland adds to rivalry

Ireland coach admits frustration over accusations attack lacks cutting edge

Fri Feb 23 2018 - 06:00

Leading coaches Warren Gatland and Schmidt to reach landmarks

New Zealander takes charges of Wales against Ireland for a record 100th Test match

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 07:00

Andy Farrell: Defensive slips against Italy actually leave Ireland in a good place

More expansive Wales style will be a threat despite familiarity of coaches on both sides

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 06:00

Ireland-France HIA decision was ‘wrong’, claims expert

Doctor says Dupont’s removal in Six Nations clash could raise questions over medics

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 06:00

Warren Gatland profile: former Ireland and Lions coach revealed

From club level up to Lions’ tours, Wales’ head coach has enjoyed substantial success

Sat Feb 17 2018 - 01:00

Chris Farrell in pole position to claim Ireland midfield spot

Managing midfield permutations nothing new for coach Joe Schmidt in his 52-game reign

Fri Feb 16 2018 - 01:00

World Rugby confirm they made a mistake over Wales try

‘Warren Gatland spoke to Alain Rolland, and they confirmed the TMO made a mistake’

Tue Feb 13 2018 - 14:42

Moments of the year: Sweet night in Dublin as England’s train derailed

O’Mahony and Sexton heroic as Ireland end old rivals’ long unbeaten Test run

Sun Dec 24 2017 - 19:00

Absence of ball carriers exposes weakness in Wales squad

Manner of victory over South Africa suggests Welsh will tackle Six Nations unburdened by expectation

Sun Dec 03 2017 - 21:43

Warren Gatland says Sean O’Brien regrets his comments

The Tullow backrow questioned Gatland’s preparation leading into the first Lions Test

Wed Nov 22 2017 - 11:23

Howley lets bygones be bygones after Sean O’Brien criticism

‘It’s tomorrow’s fish and chip paper, isn’t it? It will soon be forgotten’

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 23:53

Shane Jennings gradually adjusting to real life after rugby

‘The key was to be part of a winning culture. And then just leave it’ says ex-Leinster man

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 06:00

Warren Gatland reveals hurt at Seán O’Brien’s public criticism

Lions head coach: 'I don’t know what planet he’s on but I was on a different tour to him . . . '

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 22:00

Champions Cup rugby to award Irish free-to-air rights by November

One match in every Champions Cup round will be broadcast free-to-air next season

Tue Oct 03 2017 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Was Seán O’Brien right to speak out?

Notion that Lions should have whitewashed All Blacks flies in the face of history

Tue Sept 26 2017 - 07:00

‘Biggest game ever’ for Lions as immortality beckons

New Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistant

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 22:00