The Irish Times

Johann van Graan: ‘The 16th man pulled us through today’

Munster head coach delighted with contribution of Thomond Park crowd

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 18:45

Is it time for a Seven Nations army to smash the glass ceiling?

The idea that South Africa can be parachuted into the competition is troubling

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 18:00

Gerry Thornley: Irish rugby is in a healthier place than Welsh rugby

Is reaching a World Cup semi-final the be all and end all? What about beating All Blacks?

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 07:08

Gerry Thornley: Lions will have regrets as Springboks secure series victory

In practically every metric bar the final score the visitors were the superior team

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 06:00

Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third Test

Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Wily Welsh Ken Owens ready for his biggest Lions Test yet

Hooker has been called into Gatland’s first XV for Saturday’s Springboks decider

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 16:34

Lions Tour: Warren Gatland in favour of extra-time if final Test ends in stalemate

New Zealand tour in 2017 ended deadlocked after draw in final Test

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 11:32

Conor Murray has capacity to spark fearlessness in his squad as Lions captain

Irish scrumhalf is a player who can define what kind of leader he wants to be on tour

Fri Jul 02 2021 - 16:58

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

Jarring defeat will only strengthen bond between Wales team and country

That a last-16 exit feels an opportunity missed is a marker of team’s progress

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 18:45

Leinster find a performance right up with their best to see off champions Exeter

Leo Cullen’s side come back from early 14-point deficit to make semi-finals

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 20:18

The Offload: No credit from Pat Kenny on Newstalk Six Nations segment

Ex-England captain John Pullin will be remembered for bravery during the Troubles

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 01:00

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Wales

John O’Sullivan takes a look at Ireland’s opponents ahead of Sunday’s opener

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 09:03

Owen Doyle: Ireland suffered from officiating of the breakdown

Joy Neville makes important calls in Wales as other officials struggle over the weekend

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 06:59

Wayne Pivac admits Wales coaching setup ‘looks a mess’

Welsh boss stands by the sacking of defence coach Byron Hayward after less than a year

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 08:50

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

Johnny Sexton using experience when talking to referees

Ireland captain has checkered past with officials but now aims to get balance right

Fri Feb 07 2020 - 06:00

Wales fight back from the brink to deny 14-man France

Vahaamahina’s red card proves crucial as Moriarty breaks French hearts at the last

Sun Oct 20 2019 - 11:55

Owen Doyle: A red card is not a referee issue – it’s a player/coach issue

If a player merits a red card, then please don’t shoot the referee – he is but the messenger

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 07:00

Rugby World Cup armchair fans facing a gruelling schedule

Not just players in Japan facing a stamina-sapping test as viewers prepare for long sit-in

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 10:00

Owen Doyle: Rugby World Cup could see high risk of serious injury

Omens not great when you see top coaches decrying red card for Barrett last month

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 06:00

Alain Rolland: No red card grey areas during World Cup

Officials chief say his refs are 100% clear about foul play, and will act to protect players

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 07:00

Sam Warburton fears fatalities unless safety steps taken

The former Wales rugby captain says: ‘Rugby’s just a game. It’s not worth dying for’

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 12:25

Where’s Chester? Another Springboks ’95 legend passes away

The Offload: Sam Warburton fears a death on TV; Makazole Mapimpi’s ‘RIP Nene’ protest

Mon Sept 09 2019 - 11:00

The Offload: Now all eyes turn to Josh van der Flier

Gavin Cummiskey reveals his end of season ‘The Offload awards’ and his best quotes

Mon May 27 2019 - 11:00

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

The Offload: Brett Gosper must be held to account for what he says

Jack McGrath is seemingly Ulster bound next season, and it could open the floodgates

Mon Mar 04 2019 - 12:36

Rugby’s proposed World League - all you need to know

What’s happening with the proposed new ’League of Nations’ and how will it impact on Irish rugby?

Thu Feb 28 2019 - 14:51

Rugby is playing roulette with welfare of brightest and best

Chris Henry’s retirement causes brief pause for reflection ahead of glamorous autumn Tests

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 09:00

Competition for place in Wales backrow is ‘crazy’, says Justin Tipuric

Flanker braced for tough battle against Australia’s Michael Hooper and David Pocock

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 16:47

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Sean O’Brien in tip-top shape and ready for return to action

‘I should be in the best place I have ever been in my career when I come back’

Wed Aug 29 2018 - 06:00

Sam Warburton has retired from rugby aged 29

He has not played since leading the 2017 Lions to a drawn series in New Zealand

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 12:22

Ireland need to improve squad depth to achieve world dominance

To genuinely compete for the 2019 World Cup, we need 34 Test-standard players

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 06:09