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
Katie Taylor takes next step on road to cracking professional ranksBray boxer on Anthony Joshua undercard in fight that will be shown in United StatesSat Dec 10 2016 - 10:01
Seán O’Brien eyes Northampton after missing win over WallabiesLeinster flanker glad to see van der Flier ‘keeping heat’ on well-stocked backrowFri Dec 09 2016 - 06:00
Tennis Ireland’s recruitment of CEO questionedDave Miley overlooked for position in favour of former FAI executive Richard FaheyFri Dec 09 2016 - 01:00
Fitzwilliam tennis club elects first woman president in 140 yearsHelen Shields becomes first woman to take on role since foundation of club in 1877Fri Dec 09 2016 - 01:00
Lisnagarvey seeking to stop slide against InstoniansEY Hockey League leaders Monkstown have home advantage for game against GlenanneFri Dec 09 2016 - 01:00
Big guns back in the saddle for Leinster’s trip to NorthamptonHenshaw partners Ringrose in midfield with O’Brien, Heaslip and van der Flier returningThu Dec 08 2016 - 10:57
McGrath relishing battle with England's former bad boy HartleyNorthampton hooker is spearheading England surge having overcome disciplinary issuesWed Dec 07 2016 - 01:00
Lancaster upbeat on Lam’s departure from ConnachtLeinster senior coach rules out move to Bristol, focusing firmly on Northampton clashTue Dec 06 2016 - 01:00
Leinster’s latest injury news ahead of Northampton tripRobbie Henshaw and Rob Kearney trained non contact, they’ll be assessed later in weekMon Dec 05 2016 - 12:59
Leo Cullen looks to Joey Carbery to inspire LeinsterWins by all four provinces creates positive mood for resumption of European battleMon Dec 05 2016 - 07:00
Leo Cullen excited at young gun prospects as Northampton loomsThere were strong performances from number 8 Jack Conan and Rory O’LoughlinSun Dec 04 2016 - 15:34
Leinster romp home as Cullen gives hint to who will wear 10 next weekWith most of their international players in the stands Leinster still get job done in RDSSat Dec 03 2016 - 21:59
Johnny Sexton may miss next month for LeinsterLeo Cullen picks Joey Carbery for Newport game with Seán O’Brien also on injured listFri Dec 02 2016 - 23:00
Leinster/Ireland take ‘combined approach’ to Johnny SextonJoey Carbery will start at 10 against the Newport Gwent Dragons this weekendFri Dec 02 2016 - 20:10
Zaur Antia’s commitment is welcome in turbulent timesIt’s been a difficult few months for Irish boxing but Antia remains an important partFri Dec 02 2016 - 16:58
Men’s Hockey: Craig Fulton runs the rule over Ireland debutantsKeith O’Hare, Jamie Wright, Matthew Nelson and Julian Dale all won caps against SpainFri Dec 02 2016 - 08:00
Potential Leo Cullen-Joe Schmidt conflict looms over Johnny SextonIreland coach says injured outhalf needs time out but province want him back for Cup tieTue Nov 29 2016 - 01:00
Second professional bout comes along quickly for Katie Taylor after winIrish boxer will take on Viviane Obenauf on undercard of men’s world heavyweight clashMon Nov 28 2016 - 21:10
Katie Taylor back to winning ways after Wembley victoryHaving beaten Kopinska in less than five minutes, the Irish boxer ends a difficult runMon Nov 28 2016 - 01:00
Katie Taylor begins her professional career in fitting styleFormer Olympic champion disposes of Kopinska’s challenge within three roundsSun Nov 27 2016 - 17:48
