Ireland romp past Japan against backdrop of Lions snubKeith Earls inspires seven-try rout but discussion revolves around Gatland’s call-upsSun Jun 18 2017 - 22:00
Jack Conan happy to keep proving the doubters wrong‘I like showing that I’m able to play at this level. I think while I’ll always have a bit of a grudge, and something to prove’Sun Jun 18 2017 - 14:10
Girvan Dempsey and Irish rugby’s coaching new guardFlying back now Leinster’s backs coach and has been shadowing Joe Schmidt in JapanSun Jun 18 2017 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt knew Gatland would call up Welsh and Scottish players‘For our guys, if they have missed an opportunity because of the logistics, it is tough’Sat Jun 17 2017 - 10:56
Keith Earls impresses again as Ireland ease by JapanPorous Japan defence made to pay for errors as Joe Schmidt’s team score seven triesSat Jun 17 2017 - 08:33
Letter from Japan: A curious, but fascinating culture‘The locals are weirdly helpful. They’ll board a train with you to ensure safe passage’Sat Jun 17 2017 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt turns to Luke McGrath and Dan Leavy for JapanLeinster scrumhalf makes his first international start along with Conway and ScannellFri Jun 16 2017 - 06:00
Bracing Japanese challenge takes Ireland out of comfort zoneJoe Schmidt ‘excited’ to see how inexperienced squad handle fatigue with eye on World CupFri Jun 16 2017 - 05:00
Joe Schmidt makes six changes for Ireland’s clash with JapanCoach admits preparations have been brief with tourists suffering from jet-lagThu Jun 15 2017 - 09:32
Paddy Jackson poised for pivotal role against JapanSimon Zebo and Andrew Conway also likely to feature in strong side for first TestWed Jun 14 2017 - 21:21
Niall Scannell eager to grasp every opportunity in greenMunster hooker relishing the prospect of Test duty for Ireland against Japan this weekendWed Jun 14 2017 - 05:00
Paddy Jackson set for Japan as Joey Carberry flies homeIreland coach Richie Murphy well aware of Japan’s threat in two Test seriesWed Jun 14 2017 - 01:00
World Rugby’s Dr Martin Raftery: You can never eliminate riskMedical officer responded to claims by Dr Bennet Omalu that children shouldn’t playTue Jun 13 2017 - 12:35
Joey Carbery to miss rest of Ireland tourLeinster outhalf sustained ankle injury during win over the USA last weekendTue Jun 13 2017 - 10:28
Investment in youth paying dividends for Joe Schmidt‘This tour is a fantastic learning and working experience for young players’Tue Jun 13 2017 - 01:00
‘We’re not planning to call any of the standby lads up’ – SchmidtIreland coach says he is not going to give Joey Carbery a hard time after USA Eagles matchSun Jun 11 2017 - 19:15
Joey Carbery hits speed bump as Ireland run riot in New JerseyYoung outhalf endures kicking nightmare as Ireland run in nine tries against hapless EaglesSun Jun 11 2017 - 15:17
Joey Carbery an injury concern for IrelandOuthalf rolled his ankle during win over the US Eagles in New Jersey on SaturdaySun Jun 11 2017 - 01:55
USA coach calls for American Pro12 franchise‘Playing in a global competition, something like Pro12, would be superb’Sun Jun 11 2017 - 01:54
New Ireland cut their teeth in facile US Eagles winJoe Schmidt’s side open their summer tour with comfortable win in New JerseySun Jun 11 2017 - 00:18
Rhys Ruddock expecting Ireland to maintain high standardsSquad fully prepared for whatever the US Eagles can muster in New JerseySat Jun 10 2017 - 07:00
Ronan O’Gara interview: ‘Joey Carbery has all the attributes’Former Ireland outhalf is enjoying learning from Joe Schmidt as he shadows him on US tourSat Jun 10 2017 - 05:30
Ronan O'Gara: New Zealand strength-in-depth too much for LionsFormer Ireland outhalf says ‘there’s a lot of hesitancy’ in Lions’ attacking gameSat Jun 10 2017 - 05:00
Three Irish players named in US team to face IrelandAJ MacGinty will win his 12th cap at outhalf when teams meet in New Jersey on SaturdayFri Jun 09 2017 - 11:28
AJ MacGinty up against familiar faces in greenUS Eagles outhalf’s journey came via Blackrock College, Connacht and SaleFri Jun 09 2017 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt happy to give youth its fling against US EaglesJacob Stockdale on the wing with four set to make Ireland Test debut from benchFri Jun 09 2017 - 01:00
Jacob Stockdale to make Ireland debut on left wing against USADave Heffernan, Andrew Porter, James Ryan and Rory Scannell could make debuts off the benchThu Jun 08 2017 - 19:20
Keith Earls the elder works out who he is and what he wantsMunster veteran sees the younger version of himself among his fellow Ireland touristsThu Jun 08 2017 - 06:00
Joey Carbery set to start in 10 jersey against US EaglesAndrew Porter, Jacob Stockdale and James Ryan could all win their first capsWed Jun 07 2017 - 16:54
Rugby sneaks quietly into a smaller arena across the HudsonJoe Schmidt’s young squad are closeted in the shadow of Manhattan’s sky lineWed Jun 07 2017 - 05:00
Cian Healy frustrated over lack of Leinster game time29-year-old loosehead has not played full 80 minutes since before 2013 Lions tourWed Jun 07 2017 - 01:00
Ireland arrive in New Jersey with clean bill of health for latest US missionSimon Easterby: ‘There’s a lot of excitement with some of the youngsters involved’Tue Jun 06 2017 - 16:40
How head injuries will end sport as we know itDr Bennet Omalu says children should not be playing rugby or heading the ball in soccerSat Jun 03 2017 - 06:00
Under 18s should not play rugby, says ‘concussion’ doctorLeading neuropathologist calls for contact sport with risk of head blows to be limited to adultsSat Jun 03 2017 - 01:00
IRFU policy on foreign-based players clear in Ireland squadThere is no place for the likes of Donnacha Ryan, Gareth Steenson or Tadhg BeirneThu Jun 01 2017 - 06:45
Rassie Erasmus: ‘Maybe this was just a step too far’ for MunsterDirector of rugby believes his players have come a long way in turbulent season on and off pitchSat May 27 2017 - 21:54
Lions 2017: A player-by-player guide to Gatland's squadGavin Cummiskey profiles the 41-men charged with the task of taking it to the All BlacksSat May 27 2017 - 05:46
How Steff Evans was cleared to play in Pro12 final against MunsterWinger was sent off in win over Leinster as Scarlets reached their first ever finalWed May 24 2017 - 14:40
Pro12 novice Rassie Erasmus hoping for one more miracleLions now have 30 of their 41-man squad in place, but several players have injury worriesMon May 22 2017 - 12:37
Unanswered questions follow Leinster into the summerThree seasons and no trophy, Leinster need silverware in 2018 or something’s got to giveSat May 20 2017 - 17:12
Jack McGrath’s Lions tour in jeopardy after arm injuryLoosehead prop will have X-ray to see extent of damage suffered in semi-final defeatFri May 19 2017 - 22:48
Scarlets leave Leinster’s season once again doused in regretWelsh side deserve their place in final as thoughts turn to injured Irish Lions playersFri May 19 2017 - 22:13
Pivac: Ending Leinster’s home record a massive challengeScarlets coach hopeful Leinster castaway Tadhg Beirne will shine in Pro12 semi-finalFri May 19 2017 - 06:30
Leo Cullen goes his own way for Scarlets testMatchday squad shows Schmidt does not dictate selection for season-defining gamesFri May 19 2017 - 06:00
Champions Cup organisers up the ante for Italian clubsConor O’Shea supports move to ensure top seven in Pro12 qualify from next seasonThu May 18 2017 - 20:01
Joe Schmidt names Ireland squad for tour of USA and JapanEight uncapped players selected in 31-man squad while Donnacha Ryan misses outTue May 16 2017 - 12:25
Ireland squad to tour US and Japan to be announced MondayRonan O’Gara, Girvan Dempsey and Felix Jones to be part of coaching teamThu May 11 2017 - 17:08
Conor Murray named as players’ player of the yearTadhg Furlong is also voted supporters’ player of the year by 'Irish Times' readersWed May 10 2017 - 23:36
Joe Schmidt plays down Ireland’s World Cup draw‘Good, bad and ugly’ the coach’s reaction to being pooled with Scotland and hosts JapanWed May 10 2017 - 19:05
RWC 19: Ireland could make quarter-finals in one piece this timeAnalysis: Possible last eight meeting with Springboks would not faze Joe Schmidt’s sideWed May 10 2017 - 16:21
