The Irish Times

Lions squads have proved a moveable feast down the years

John O'Sullivan: Recent history shows that squad will number in the 40s by the end

Thu May 06 2021 - 06:00

George North out of contention for British and Irish Lions tour

He suffered ACL injury during Ospreys’ victory over Cardiff Blues last weekend

Wed Apr 28 2021 - 11:23

Wales secure bonus-point against Italy after just 30 minutes

Italy’s 31st Six Nations defeat in a row saw them offer little resistance at Stadio Olimpico

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 17:03

Six Nations: England very short-priced favourites to retain their crown

Bookies rate France as second favourites to win with Ireland third most likely winners

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 01:00

Tommy Bowe still on his game and alert to all possibilities

Former Lions, Ireland and Ulster winger has never been one to settle for the comfort zone

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 09:30

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

Peter Dooley aiming for Ireland caps and beyond

The 25-year-old has started 10 of 14 matches for Leinster this season and hopes to kick on

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 06:00

Wales embracing Wayne’s world and doing it the Pivac way

Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00

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

Danny Cipriani left out of England squad for Italy training trip

Outhalf’s hopes of making final World Cup squad fade after failure to make 38

Mon Jul 22 2019 - 20:21

George North expects ‘tense’ showdown with ‘exceptional’ England

Wing focused on putting Wales in great position in Six Nations rather than record hunting

Wed Feb 20 2019 - 22:15

The Perfect 10: why Johnny Sexton should win the World Player of the Year

The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 07:00

Gerry Thornley: Leinster have enough to take the final step

Ireland blueprint could suit Cullen’s men as they seek to overcome potent Scarlets

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 01:00

Shane Williams: ‘We are probably the most fickle nation ever’

Former winger says Kiwi ‘probably the most successful coach Welsh coach we’ve had’

Tue Feb 20 2018 - 06:00

New Zealand media’s barbs at the Lions nothing new

Warren Gatland’s tourists not the first and won’t be the last to be derided down under

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 15:19

Rugby Stats: Nervous times for Lions still involved with clubs

Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad

Thu May 18 2017 - 07:00

Rugby Stats: How being second best can help a side lift Pro 12 title

No club which has finished third or fourth has managed to reach final in seven seasons

Thu May 04 2017 - 07:00

Stuart Hogg wins Six Nations player of the year

Two in a row for Scotland fullback, CJ Stander second with Conor Murray sixth

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 12:54

AIB limbers up for third year of ‘Toughest Trade’

Sports-swap documentary format devised by bank’s advertising agency returns to RTÉ2

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 17:31

Michael Murphy making his mark at Clermont Auvergne

Donegal captain opens eyes of new rugby team-mates in France to Gaelic football

Mon Jan 30 2017 - 21:17

Michael Murphy feels time is right to trade sports

Donegal captain not concerned about making temporary step up to professional rugby

Thu Jan 19 2017 - 01:00

Donegal’s Michael Murphy to try his hand with Clermont Auvergne

Former Welsh winger Shane Williams joins Glenswilly as part of Toughest Trade

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 17:52

Keelan Giles on the Wales bench for clash with Japan

18-year-old winger among replacements as Rob Howley makes 10 changes to starting XV

Thu Nov 17 2016 - 11:49

Ireland camp is best in my time as manager, says Mick Kearney

Squad prepare for second All Black clash with no new injury worries after Canada win

Tue Nov 15 2016 - 01:00

Liam Toland: Camaraderie at its finest as we get on our bikes for cancer

Paul Wallace’s 2016 Cross Atlantic Way left us all tired and emotional

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 07:00

Warren Gatland: All Blacks Tests may give Irish an edge

Lions coach says he would not have taken job if he didn’t believe tourists could win

Thu Sept 08 2016 - 01:00

Eurotrash: Mary Hannigan takes a sideways look at Euro 2016

Save us Peter; 1966 and all that; Iceland’s empty; Kane’s cornered; Sleepy Welsh fan

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 22:00

Wales run riot against Italy in record Six Nations win

Warren Gatland’s side secure a second place spot after nine-try rout in Cardiff

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 17:37

Mary Hannigan’s TV View: Age of RTÉ panel drops by centuries

First Six Nations without McGurk, Hook and Pope – and it works just fine

Mon Feb 08 2016 - 02:11

Ian Humphreys in stronger position after playing abroad

Ulster outhalf thinks Ireland side can be improved by players moving elsewhere

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00

Romania send Canada home winless after stirring comeback

Number Eight Mihai Macovei scores two second-half tries as forwards lead the way

Tue Oct 06 2015 - 22:28

Wales’ walking wounded can tough it out against Fiji

Loss of Nemani Nadolo and Nikola Matawalu to prove a major blow for Pacific Islanders

Thu Oct 01 2015 - 01:00

RWC 15: The 10 least memorable Irish games at World Cups

We’ve had the highs but John O’Sullivan remembers the lows too - from 1987 to 2011

Fri Sept 11 2015 - 14:00

Warren Gatland defends Leigh Halfpenny selection

Wales fullback ruled out of World Cup after injuring knee in final-warm up against Italy

Wed Sept 09 2015 - 10:07