Gerry Thornley: New Test eligibility rules a boost for Pacific Island sides
The likes of Piutau could feature at the next World Cup with nations of their heritage
The likes of Piutau could feature at the next World Cup with nations of their heritage
Event licences for most outdoor festivals in the State were rolled over from last year
‘I cannot conceive of occupying a place just for the sake of occupying it’
New law will come into effect immediately and removes any advantage for attacking side
Beaumont fought off Agustin Pichot’s challenge with a slim 28-23 majority of the votes
Old boys club set to remain in power at World Rugby; IRFU chef cooking up a storm
Agustín Pichot’s challenge hampered by a weighted voting system that he has called unfair
Chairman of Fiji rugby union was sentenced to 18 months for manslaughter in 2007
Rugby dignitaries hear of global campaign ahead of crunch Nations Championship talks
She also joins 10-man management committee chaired by Leinster branch president
Philip Browne: ‘We simply cannot afford to have a separate Sevens and 15s programme,’
Nominee an experienced administrator and former referee and player
Previously all-male 32-member council to be increased to 49 members of both genders
Inexperienced Irish bid refused to wade into murky waters and instead played by the rules
Failure of Pro14 partners to support bid particularly disappointing, says IRFU chief
The reaction to Rugby World Cup Board’s recommendation of South Africa as host
South Africa remain favourites but outsiders Ireland could benefit from intense lobbying
SA Rugby points to lack of serious crime at country’s soccer and cricket World Cups
Letter, which has been seen by The Irish Times, shows misgivings on evaluation report
Ireland’s bid director says country will relentlessly pursue right to host tournament
Ireland delegation makes much of the ability to tap into Irish diaspora of 70m
Irish bid has promised to exceed surplus of €170 million-plus generated by 2015 event
Winning three-way race with France and South Africa could be worth €2bn for economy
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices