John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

Sports writer

John O'Sullivan is an Irish Times sports writer.

Munster hold a powerful upper hand as injury-ravaged Ulster come to Limerick

Richie Murphy makes 15 changes from the side that lost to Leinster last weekend

Six Nations: Ireland go to France filled with performance-backed belief

‘We’re ready for this,’ says head coach Scott Bemand ahead of third-round clash

Caelan Doris returns as Leinster make 13 changes for Benetton match

Michael Lowry captains Ulster for the first time in a competitive match when they travel to face Munster

Clayton McMillan says Munster ‘can be better as an organisation’, but Ulster match the focus

Head coach hoping to build on comprehensive victory against Benetton in home URC clash with Ulster

Dorothy Wall returns to the team as Ireland travel to France with quiet optimism

Scott Bemand’s team proved they could mix it with Les Bleus in narrow World Cup quarter-final defeat

Munster must drown out outside noise for must-win game against Benetton

In-form Jack Crowley can make the difference in Italy

Connacht’s scrum must stand up to Stormers if they are to have any chance in South Africa

The Stormers will no doubt be keen to honour the memory of the late Chippie Solomon

Leo Cullen must have heard the tut-tutting about his team to face Ulster

Leinster v Ulster: More than URC points on the line as clash of provinces brings several subplots to the fore

Six Nations: Robyn O’Connor (20) set for Ireland debut against Italy

Scott Bemand makes three changes to the side beaten by England but he insists replacements will have a big part to play

Munster players facing up to harsh realities after European disappointment, says Jack Crowley

‘Our basics haven’t been good enough and that’s what’s cost us’

Munster confirm Roger Randle as new attack coach

Former Chiefs assistant coach to replace Mike Prendergast on a two-year contract

Masters 2026 day two: Rory McIlroy storms into six-shot lead – as it happened

Defending champion shot stunning 66, as Shane Lowry remains in contention

Masters 2026 Day One: Rory McIlroy tied for the lead at Augusta National – as it happened

Shane Lowry holes 99-yard approach on 13th for eagle as he makes good start

Harry Byrne ends debate over Leinster’s 10 jersey with mic-drop display against Edinburgh

Outhalf made up for team-mates’ shortcomings with a stunning array of passes, tackles and place-kicks

Leinster prevail in 12-try thriller as they advance to quarter-finals – as it happened

Leo Cullen’s side to face Sale Sharks at the Aviva Stadium next Saturday

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