St Munchin’s decline to continue match after three players sustain head injuriesBoys from Limerick school recovering well after being discharged from hospital in CorkWed Feb 8 2017 - 20:34
CJ Stander on the ‘unbelievable human being’ Joost van der WesthuizenThe South African who died of Motor Neurone Disease gave Stander his first contractWed Feb 8 2017 - 11:18
Josh van der Flier well aware of the Conor O’Shea factorItalians made things tough for Wales and will do so again in must-win game for IrelandTue Feb 7 2017 - 13:01
Robbie Henshaw can’t explain sluggish Ireland displayCentre suggests indiscipline and nerves were to blame for slow start at MurrayfieldMon Feb 6 2017 - 20:30
Johnny Sexton back running but management unable to provide prognosis‘At this stage no one is out of contention, hoping everyone will be in with a chance’Mon Feb 6 2017 - 15:00
Craig Fulton sees progress after Tri-Nations tournament in SpainIreland achieve draw and a win against France, and a draw and a defeat to SpainSun Feb 5 2017 - 21:57
Ronan Gormley will look to build on 250 hockey cap featIreland star can take tally to 257 if he plays in all of his side’s World League matchesThu Feb 2 2017 - 21:35
Simon Zebo points to South African influence for no-fear style of playMunster and Ireland winger lauds Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber for new approach to his gameThu Feb 2 2017 - 01:00
CJ Stander: Munster could have protected Conor Murray moreIreland will come across plenty of familiar faces from Glasgow in Scotland openerTue Jan 31 2017 - 17:03
Johnny Sexton ruled out of Ireland’s Six Nations opener against ScotlandPaddy Jackson is expected to take kicking duties while Peter O’Mahony is also outTue Jan 31 2017 - 13:53
Roger Federer, the god of tennis, returns to Mount OlympusSwiss genius claims 18th grand slam title in a triumph that will resonate like no otherMon Jan 30 2017 - 07:22
Serena v Venus Williams: a final of great complexityAs sisters do battle for 28th time, Serena seeks to break Steffi Graf’s title record of 22Fri Jan 27 2017 - 18:30
Katie Taylor set to become part of historic night in WembleyShe’s expected to fight on undercard of Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko fightFri Jan 27 2017 - 14:45
Time to call a halt to embarrassing ‘Ireland’s Call’A sop to the Ulster players who won’t sing Amhrán na bhFiann, Ireland’s Call is wrongFri Jan 27 2017 - 14:37
Ireland in Spain to prepare for World League 2 event in BelfastCraig Fulton’s side face France and Spain as they focus on Stormont challenge in MarchThu Jan 26 2017 - 23:25
Sporting bodies tell Dáil how they are running on emptyOireachtas committee hears how quest for success is undermined by funding shortagesThu Jan 26 2017 - 01:02
US firm launches device to rapidly diagnose concussionBrainScope says product will allow doctors to carry out objective pitch-side assessmentThu Jan 26 2017 - 01:00
JJ Hanrahan returning home to Munster after Northampton stintChris Farrell and James Hart also sign two-year deals with provinceTue Jan 24 2017 - 16:54
Ulster playing for pride as Les Kiss relies on Irish internationalsUlster v Bordeaux Bègles, Kingspan Stadium, Saturday, 1pm, Live Sky Sports 3Sat Jan 21 2017 - 11:47
Stormont to host international hockey tournamentIreland squad drawn in pool with Austria, Ukraine and Italy for World League 2 fixture in MarchThu Jan 19 2017 - 17:38
James Tracy in strong position to fill Sean Cronin gapHooker keen to seize opportunity but aware of the competition in Leinster and IrelandWed Jan 18 2017 - 01:00
Sinead Kane aims to be first blind athlete to complete World Marathon ChallengeSeven marathons on seven continents in seven days begins in AntarcticaTue Jan 17 2017 - 17:55
Rory O’Loughlin harboured doubts about career before breakthroughLeinster centre has capitalised on an opportunity he thought might never arriveTue Jan 17 2017 - 01:02
Stuart Lancaster: ‘Sexton was targeted – but not maliciously’Leinster coach gives Steyn benefit of doubt as he admits key rivals do get special attentionTue Jan 17 2017 - 01:02
Johnny Sexton cleared to play after head injury assessmentMeanwhile Sean Cronin will miss this week’s clash with Castres due to a hamstring injuryMon Jan 16 2017 - 13:47
Hockey: Monkstown in mourning after death of Peter TippingClub stalwart and his broader family have been immersed in hockey for many yearsFri Jan 13 2017 - 07:00
Ulster still fancy chances of making knockout stages in EuropeStuart McCloskey believes province are close to clicking as a squad as they face ExeterFri Jan 13 2017 - 01:00
Montpellier: a French side carved from South African muscleLeinster face tough threat at RDS despite Jake White’s team being in transitionThu Jan 12 2017 - 19:27
New high-tackle rule forcing Sean Reidy to rethink gameUlster backrow falls foul of referee’s interpretation of introduced lawThu Jan 12 2017 - 01:00
James McGee takes first step on road to Australian OpenThe Irish number one Croatia’s Matija Pecotic in straight sets, 7-6, 7-5 in MelbourneWed Jan 11 2017 - 14:01
OCI election a battle between old guard and those seeking changePat Hickey supporters among candidates for office despite Deloitte’s recommendationsTue Jan 10 2017 - 19:27
Michael Conlan’s Olympic outburst shames amateur boxing into actionSports review of 2016: Conlan beats Russia’s Vladimir Nikitin but loses the fightSat Dec 24 2016 - 20:30
Injuries mount for Connacht ahead of trip to BelfastHistory against Ulster does not bode well for Pat Lam’s much-depleted sideFri Dec 23 2016 - 01:00
Ireland’s overachievement on hockey field hints at world of possibilityCraig Fulton’s underfunded team have still managed to finish year ranked 10th in worldThu Dec 22 2016 - 18:19
Stuart Lancaster well aware of Ireland factor in team selectionLeinster coach is well aware of the wishes of Joe Schmidt in resting certain playersThu Dec 22 2016 - 06:00
Billy Walsh award sums up year where Irish amateur boxing lostCoach of year is fitting end to year that saw Ireland’s elite boxers flee to pro ranksWed Dec 21 2016 - 18:40
Ross Byrne relishing his role in limelight with LeinsterInjuries to other outhalves has provided the opportunity to step up and performWed Dec 21 2016 - 01:00
Ross Byrne to continue in pivotal role for Leinster at Thomond ParkCoach Leo Cullen denied the services of several big names for the clash with MunsterTue Dec 20 2016 - 01:00
Stella’s all too brief life an inspiration for Hayden TriggsDeath of premature baby after three weeks changed Leinster secondrow’s life foreverTue Dec 20 2016 - 01:00
Rob Kearney to miss Leinster’s Pro12 clash with MunsterMeanwhile Cian Healy has passed a Head Injury Assessment and will be availableMon Dec 19 2016 - 13:52
Jason Quigley in a hurry for bigger challenges after latest KODonegal middleweight takes out Jorge Melendez in first round to claim 10th knockoutSun Dec 18 2016 - 15:38
After four years of regret the tide finally turned for Annalise MurphySailor ends year as The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sports Woman of the Year AwardSat Dec 17 2016 - 08:07
Boxing Clever: IABA publishes its four-year strategic planDocument outlines a number of key objectives for the AssociationFri Dec 16 2016 - 22:00
Annalise Murphy crowned Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the YearSonia O’Sullivan honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Women’s Sport AwardFri Dec 16 2016 - 18:16
Tommy Bowe believes attack will be best form of defence against ClermontUlster winger regaining his confidence after a prolonged spell on sidelinesFri Dec 16 2016 - 01:00
Jerome Pels to take over as CEO of Hockey IrelandDutchman will succeed Rob Johnson and begin his new appointment on January 3rdThu Dec 15 2016 - 19:15
Dylan Hartley available for Six Nations after lenient six-week banEngland captain recieved a red card for collision which forced Sean O’Brien off after HIAWed Dec 14 2016 - 17:25
‘Flat performance’ suffices as Katie Taylor overcomes durable opponentOlympic champion happy to ‘get the six rounds’ in second professional contestMon Dec 12 2016 - 01:29
Katie Taylor semi-pleased but not thrilled by latest victoryOlympic gold medallist sees off tough Brazilian opponent in her second pro fightSun Dec 11 2016 - 16:11
Katie Taylor makes it two wins from two in stunning fashionIrish fighter claims unanimous points decision after Viviane Obeneuf lasts six roundsSat Dec 10 2016 - 23:34