The Irish Times

What’s Van Graan going to do that Bath’s other well-paid coaches couldn’t?

Whatever happens next, it already feels like the season is long beyond saving

Thu May 05 2022 - 14:09

Six Nations: It’s sink or swim for England as France prepare to sail home

Paris punishment may follow Murrayfield misery and Twickenham tribulations

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 22:30

England spring surprises with Steward named on wing and Furbank at fullback

Ben Youngs returns at scrumhalf with changes also made in the pack

Thu Mar 17 2022 - 17:01

Ireland clash ‘going to be a ding-dong’ says England’s Joe Marler

Prop admits England training session on Tuesday was ‘tasty’ ahead of Twickenham

Tue Mar 08 2022 - 19:36

Eddie Jones bombards Ireland with kindness ahead of Twickenham showdown

‘They are literally, and I say that without any hesitation, the most cohesive side’

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 22:00

Leinster determined to deliver more of the same against Bath

Leo Cullen stresses the need to play through the 80 minutes

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00

Struggling Bath and Wasps searching for form ahead of European ties

John O’Sullivan’s team by team guide to the Irish provinces’ opponents this weekend

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 06:00

England extend winning run against Australia to eight matches

Eddie Jones’s side forced to dig deep against Wallabies at Twickenham

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 20:01

Lions have learned the hard way that defence is a matter of pride for Springboks

Damien de Allende, Jean de Villiers and Brian O’Driscoll on the green wall that awaits

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads

It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?

Sat May 01 2021 - 09:00

England’s Tom Curry ‘could be another McCaw type of player’

Still only 22, the powerful backrow has become a leader for Eddie Jones’ team

Sat Mar 20 2021 - 08:00

Six Nations: A bluffer’s guide to England

Eddie Jones’s formidable side are the team to beat in this year’s competition

Fri Feb 05 2021 - 06:30

Six Nations 2021: England have the firepower to retain their title

Preparation hasn’t been ideal but Eddie Jones has plenty of winners at his disposal

Fri Jan 29 2021 - 10:00

Dementia cases show how some of rugby’s best traits are also a curse

It will be hard to watch big collisions without wincing knowing the damage it could cause

Thu Dec 10 2020 - 10:00

Defence dominated Nations Cup has failed to lift spirits

Rugby union has become harder to watch as more teams favour contact over creativity

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 11:09

Ireland’s work-ons: Four things Andy Farrell needs to address

Gerry Thornley looks at four key areas in need of improvement ahead of the Six Nations

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00

Ireland avoid a whitewash but white wall proves a tough nut to crack

England’s brilliant defensive performance secures fourth straight win over Ireland

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 17:43

Maro Itoje: We celebrate key moments for ourselves not the opposition

How Ireland respond to intimidation and contend with bigger pack will be crucial

Fri Nov 20 2020 - 22:30

England defence coach Mitchell looking forward to whatever Ireland ‘chuck at us’

‘Ireland are a tenacious side and a side that never go away, so you have to fight to the end’

Fri Nov 20 2020 - 15:47

Sam Underhill epitomises rugby’s new breed of backrow

England flanker has many facets to his game - not forgetting murderous physicality

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 06:00

Jack Willis hoping for opportunity against Ireland after impressive England debut

Wasps flanker earned memorable first cap but faces stiff competition in Jones’s backrow

Tue Nov 17 2020 - 01:00

Exeter secondrow Jonny Hill named in England team

Eddie Jones has named his XV to face Italy in Saturday’s final round of the Six Nations

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 11:50

James Ryan leaves leading Lions talk alone for now as he relishes Paris return

Ireland lock made his international debut in memorable 2018 victory at Stade de France

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 01:00

Andrew Porter: Introducing contactless contact sessions

Training groups have been increased from six to 12 and we’ve began passing the ball

Fri Jul 03 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Change has to happen before Ireland's trip to Paris

All too predictably, the same pack that failed at the 2019 World Cup could not turn the page

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 08:17

‘Ireland’s honeymoon period is over’ - buoyant English press reaction

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton heavily criticised in Monday morning’s newspapers

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 11:00

The Offload: Dan Tuohy pulls no punches after forced retirement

Concussion language needs to change, Ireland women need more jerseys and more

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 10:00

England held all the aces in defining battle of the breakdown

Curry and Underhill set the tone for home side as Ireland’s backrow overrun

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 21:00

Irish pack must expose the weakness in England’s backrow

Six Nations: England backrow feels incomplete without phenomenal Vunipola

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 07:00

England v Ireland preview: Ireland’s revival to face its sternest test

If Ireland are to win at Twickenham then most likely it will be a white knuckle ride

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 06:00

Six Nations 2020: England v Ireland - England player profiles

John O’Sullivan has a look at Eddie Jones’s side for Sunday’s big clash at Twickenham

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 16:33

England name Jonathan Joseph on the left wing

Injury to George Furbank forces England to reshuffle back three for Sunday’s clash

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 11:41

Mako Vunipola to miss Ireland game for family reasons

England have already lost Billy Vunipola to a broken arm

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 12:51

Ireland backrow of O’Mahony, Van der Flier and Stander to be retained against England

Doris likely to be named on the bench as coach Farrell assesses his options

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 01:00