The Irish Times

La Rochelle book semi-final slot after second-half blitz against Sale

Raymond Rhule and Geoffrey Doumayrou grab doubles after the break

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 17:17

Shocking weekend for teams representing Pro14 in Europe

Suspicion lurks that holders Exeter Chiefs haven’t yet scaled the heights of last season

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 06:00

AJ MacGinty bags 32 points as Sale set up quarter-final trip to La Rochelle

Controversy as Bristol defeated by Bordeaux-Begles as Racing 92 hammer Edinburgh

Sun Apr 04 2021 - 19:51

Mature Ringrose keeping the ups and downs of rugby life in perspective

Current hiatus making Ireland and Leinster centre even more appreciative

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 06:00

Sale too hot for La Rochelle on Curry’s return

Task for ill-disciplined French side made even harder after hooker Bourgarit is shown red card for eye-gouging

Sun Nov 24 2019 - 20:15

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11

Paul Mullen: Aran Islands native in midst of US rugby emergence

Houston local is making his breakthrough in Japan and hopes sport can spread in the States

Wed Oct 09 2019 - 06:00

France live up to all your favourite old stereotypes in USA win

Irish native AJ MacGinty kicks three penalties before French finish with a flourish

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 12:36

AJ MacGinty named at outhalf for USA’s clash with England

Eagles’ preparations for Thursday’s match have been hampered by Typhoon Tapah

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 08:30

Gerry Thornley: Birthplace has no bearing on right to play for Ireland

The notion that a player’s birthplace should influence World Cup selection is plain daft

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 06:22

Pool C: USA’s Eagles unlikely to spread their wings beyond the groups

Gary Gold’s side faced with a daunting pool but have AJ MacGinty steering the ship

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 05:00

Japan continue impressive World Cup build-up

Japan brush Tonga aside while AJ MacGinty leads USA to win over Samoa

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 16:00

Connacht get no value from Sale yet again as European challenge ends

Former outhalf AJ MacGinty plays key role as English side secure semi-final slot

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 22:22

Challenge Cup quarter-finals: Kick off times, TV details and team news

Connacht travel to play Sale Sharks on Friday as they bid for a place in the last four

Thu Mar 28 2019 - 14:47

Greg McWilliams: The Irishman with a mission to make US rugby better

Former St Michael's outhalf credits Joe Schmidt's influence on his coaching career

Tue Oct 30 2018 - 06:00

The Offload: Is this the moment rugby finally eats itself?

Ian McKinley set for landmark moment; IRFU educates on concussion protocols

Mon Oct 29 2018 - 01:00

Irish influence helps USA overcome Scotland in Houston

AJ MacGinty, John Quill, Paul Mullen and Dylan Fawsitt all involved in USA squad

Sun Jun 17 2018 - 19:29

Greg McWilliams is the new US Eagles men’s backs coach

USA face Germany on November 18th in Frankfurt and Georgia a week later in Tbilisi

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 20:20

New Ireland cut their teeth in facile US Eagles win

Joe Schmidt’s side open their summer tour with comfortable win in New Jersey

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 00:18

Rhys Ruddock expecting Ireland to maintain high standards

Squad fully prepared for whatever the US Eagles can muster in New Jersey

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 07:00

Ireland arrive in New Jersey with clean bill of health for latest US mission

Simon Easterby: ‘There’s a lot of excitement with some of the youngsters involved’

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 16:40

Ireland squad to tour US and Japan to be announced Monday

Ronan O’Gara, Girvan Dempsey and Felix Jones to be part of coaching team

Thu May 11 2017 - 17:08

Rugby’s wild geese: the Irish in England and France

Transfers to English Premiership and French Top 14 now more difficult for Irish players

Sat Apr 08 2017 - 07:00

Jack Carty’s back for Connacht and aiming for bigger things

After recovering from horrific injury the outhalf is excited about future with province and Ireland

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 08:00

Weekend European Champions Cup previews

Holders Saracens name Will Skelton as a replacement for Sale Sharks encounter

Sat Dec 10 2016 - 01:00

Ireland to return to United States for summer Test clash

Joe Schmidt's side likely to play on America's east coast in June ahead of tour of Japan

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 23:01

Pro12: Gerry Thornley’s team by team guide

The ins and outs, forecasted end of season position and betting odds for each team

Sat Aug 27 2016 - 11:08

Pro12 eager to welcome a North American franchise

Plans also afoot to reduce number of games and increase participation of internationals

Tue Aug 23 2016 - 18:50

Finn Russell thanks ‘overwhelming’ Connacht support

Scotland outhalf left the field of play after colliding with team-mate Zander Fagerson

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 12:47

Ronan O’Gara homecoming - Munster grouped with Racing

Champions Cup draw puts focus on provinces’ failure to attract top overseas players

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 01:04

Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide

Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 16:55

Luke Fitzgerald: Memorable resilience allied to a special talent

Class act has paid a high physical price for his early exposure to the professional game

Tue Jun 28 2016 - 21:55

Leinster will back big-game savvy to tame Pat Lam’s flyers

Connacht are the form team but Leo Cullen’s men are peaking at just the right time

Sat May 28 2016 - 01:01

Connacht report clean bill of health for Pro12 final

‘That’s the shortest, best squad update of the year,’ said Connacht boss Pat Lam

Tue May 24 2016 - 15:11