The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: Unacceptable face of rugby was on full show over the weekend

Gibson-Park should’ve seen red as too many brutal collisions went far beyond legal limits

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 06:00

The Offload: Should Jamison Gibson-Park have been shown red for ‘tackle’?

Jordan Conroy swaps his dancing shoes for rugby boots as Ireland Sevens impress

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 10:00

Munster lose Beirne, Coombes and Kilcoyne for trip to Exeter

Haley, Zebo and Kleyn could return for trip to Sandy Park

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 18:12

Matt Williams: Ronan O’Gara’s intellect can unlock Toulouse’s few weaknesses

Brilliantly-coached La Rochelle could cause another upset and win first Champions Cup

Sat May 22 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Gap between French sides and the rest is a worrying trend

La Rochelle’s budget only mid-table in the Top 14 but it’s a least double that of Leinster

Tue May 04 2021 - 06:44

Leinster face a formidable foe in semi-final against La Rochelle

Leo Cullen’s men will likely meet Toulouse in final if they can beat Ronan O’Gara’s side

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 01:00

Matt Williams: In the Champions Cup it’s use it or lose it, attack or perish

Failure to develop skills means some sides are declining rapidly – proof is on the scoreboards

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 08:30

Leinster to face Munster on Saturday week in Pro 14 Final

Round of 16 Champions Cup fixtures also announced on Tuesday

Tue Mar 16 2021 - 17:26

Gerry Thornley: Exeter are dead right, Saracens should lose tainted titles

Chiefs have a chance of adding a memorable double in the coming weeks

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: If South Africa moves up north, it could all go south

Once the South Africans move onto Pro14 turf, the game will never be the same again

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 06:00

Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals

Less money and opportunity on offer as coronavirus impact becomes clearer

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 06:00

Champions Cup: Kick-off times, TV details, team news and more

Three of the four Irish sides could still be involved come the knockout stages in April

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 09:00

Rugby statistics: Can we pin down the Stephen Larkham effect?

Munster’s attacking rhythm has altered in many areas this season including the lineout

Thu Nov 28 2019 - 06:50

The Offload: Class act Kelleher ready to stake his claim

Powerful Leinster hooker looks a potential ready-made replacement for Rory Best

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 11:00

Scannell ready for Exeter's attacking threat in shootout

‘We’re under no illusions as to what waits for us on Saturday,’ admits Munster centre

Wed Jan 16 2019 - 07:00

Exeter set up all or nothing showdown with Munster

English side need to win at Thomond Park next weekend if they are to progress

Sun Jan 13 2019 - 17:06

Exeter keep qualification hopes alive ahead of Munster clash

Premiership leaders will need to win in Thomond Park next Saturday to advance

Sun Jan 13 2019 - 15:20

Champions Cup: Montpellier seek to clip Falcons’ wings

Leicester Tigers look to pounce on injury-hit Scarlets; Toulon brace for Edinburgh

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 16:52

Champions Cup: Irish provinces reaching 'must-win' stage

A slow burner could be about to catch fire heading into the final two rounds of pool fixtures

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 06:00

Rugby previews: Wasps likely to prove a tough test for Toulouse

English Premiership team boast a proud home record against Top 14 opposition

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 01:00

How they stand: Gerry Thornley’s Champions Cup pools guide

Leinster and Munster best placed of the Irish provinces heading into pivotal rounds

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 17:37

Munster on the cusp of a complete performance

If Van Graan’s side deliver, Thomond will again seem an imposing fortress to Gloucester

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: unbeaten start for provinces but things to get tougher

Munster’s 10-10 draw in Sandy Park against Exeter was the best result for the Irish sides

Mon Oct 15 2018 - 05:00

Munster’s Sammy Arnold taken to hospital with throat injury

Keith Earls missed epic Exeter draw after feeling a tight hamstring during warm-up

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 18:27

Ronan O’Gara: Munster defeating Exeter would be ‘absolutely huge’

Champions Cup top points scorer praises Carbery, describing his growth as ‘staggering’

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 08:10

Geordan Murphy: 'It’s a fickle world but it’s nice to be doing what you love'

Leicester coach knows the pressure is on at a club where the message is win, just win

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 08:00

Munster can learn from Leinster blueprint against Chiefs

Starving high-flying Exeter of possession will be a key objective in Sandy Park showdown

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 05:00

Munster add Neil Cronin to Champions Cup roster

Scrumhalf will provide cover for Conor Murray and Alby Mathewson at the province

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 14:47

Gerry Thornley: Anglo-Irish battles have a special edge

Exeter have yet to prove themselves in Europe and desperately need a win against Munster

Tue Oct 09 2018 - 06:39

European return finds champions Leinster in rude health

Leo Cullen unconcerned about province’s low possession rate in win over Munster

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 07:00

Archer’s moment of madness and Lowe’s moments of brilliance key

Finicky and time consuming officiating takes away from derby date

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 22:03

Saracens loom as biggest threat to Leinster’s crown

Gerry Thornley’s Heineken Champions Cup preview: All you need to know

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Racing will not live with Leinster for 80 minutes

Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge

Wed May 09 2018 - 05:30

Leinster’s production line is rugby equivalent of Ajax in the 80s

Other Irish provinces now benefitting hugely from numbers going through the system

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 07:00