The Irish Times

Ireland’s men's and women's sides win through to France Sevens semi-finals

Women’s side guaranteed third place ahead of semi-final against Australia on Sunday

Sat May 21 2022 - 18:26

McGann comes in for Parsons in Sevens squad

Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe on course to clinch top try scorer award in Toulouse

Tue May 17 2022 - 17:37

Mack Hansen signs new contract to stay with Connacht until 2025

Talented back one of four nominees for men’s XVs players’ player of the year

Wed May 11 2022 - 17:01

The Offload: Should Jamison Gibson-Park have been shown red for ‘tackle’?

Jordan Conroy swaps his dancing shoes for rugby boots as Ireland Sevens impress

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 10:00

Ireland lose third-place playoff to finish fourth at Singapore Sevens

Win over USA followed by defeats to finallists New Zealand and then Australia

Sun Apr 10 2022 - 14:47

UK arms firm strikes housing lease deal with Dublin council

BAE Systems pension fund to lease recently-acquired family homes for social housing

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 04:05

Leinster name seven new academy recruits and three graduates to senior ranks

Props Michael Milne and Thomas Clarkson and centre David Hawkshaw awarded contracts

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 17:13

South African government under pressure to allow fans attend Lions series

Third wave of Covid-19 is expected to hit the country in the coming weeks

Tue May 11 2021 - 06:00

Ospreys stage daring fightback to inflict defeat on Leinster at the RDS

Devin Toner sets appearance record but ends up on the losing side after three late tries

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 22:35

Felipe Contepomi expecting a fitting response from Leinster

Backs coach says squad eager to bounce back against Ulster following chastening loss

Tue Jan 05 2021 - 06:00

Magnitude of win over Leinster not lost on Connacht

Head coach Andy Friend said players held back excitement for the dressing room

Mon Jan 04 2021 - 05:00

Leinster’s young guns joined by old timer Sexton for Connacht clash

Max O’Reilly and Andrew Smith make debuts as Friend’s visitors face daunting task

Sat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00

McNamara hopeful that Ireland under-20s will get to compete for Grand Slam

October dates being lined up for concluding games against Italy and France

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 15:32

McNamara makes four changes to Ireland U20 side for England clash

Flanker Alex Soroka to make his full debut in a rearranged backrow

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 17:44

Noel McNamara makes two changes to Ireland U20 side for Wales clash

Winger Ben Moxham and prop Marcus Hannan named for game in Cork

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 15:53

Acrobatic Andrew Smith compiling an impressive highlights reel

There’s something of a GAA pedigree on his mother’s side of the family with two All Stars

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 01:00

Ireland Under-20s make strong start to their Six Nations defence

Hosts score six tries in Cork but performance is less dominant than scoreline suggests

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 21:24

Tucker expects to Ireland Under-20s to be tested by experienced Scotland team

Trinity prop Clarkson is the only Irish survivor from team that started last year’s win

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 06:00

St Michael’s hold off Belvedere’s last stand to book final slot

Michael’s fight back from 10-0 deficit to set up St Patrick’s Day final against Gonzaga

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 17:49

St Michael’s claim historic scalp with Blackrock win

St Michael’s get the better of rivals for the first time in Leinster Senior Cup

Mon Feb 25 2019 - 18:12

Kilkenny no match for St Michael’s

St Michael’s run seven tries in comfortable first round win

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 18:09

From first principals to second fiddles: life in an Irish orchestra

Playing in the RTÉCO is no easy task, not least as rumours swirl about its future

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 05:00

29 children among dozens killed in Yemen air strike

US-backed, Saudi-led coalition hits bus in rebel-held north of war-torn country

Thu Aug 09 2018 - 19:01

St Michael’s take down Clongowes to set up Belvedere semi-final

Blackrock and St Mary’s to meet in second Leinster Senior cup semi-final

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 17:08

Penny pinches try as St Michael’s make the most of their good fortune

Early second-half try leaves Terenure with too much ground to make up

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 17:53

UK arms exports to Saudi Arabia can continue, British court rules

Saudi Arabia, UK’s largest weapons client, bought £3bn of British arms in last two years

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 12:16

Late goals help Tipperary shade titanic battle with Galway

Tipp set up another showdown with Kilkenny as Galway rue Joe Canning injury

Mon Aug 15 2016 - 13:28

Man jailed for assault disputes claim he locked woman in dog cage

Court of Appeal told Navan man Andrew Smith (24) bit ex-girlfriend’s leg during incident

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 19:08

Surprising health benefits of chewing gum

Chewing gum can aid recovery after operations and improve alertness

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 12:00

Galway edge Tipperary at the death to reach All-Ireland final

Kilkenny lie in wait for Anthony Cunningham’s side after Shane Moloney seals tie

Sun Aug 16 2015 - 18:34

Technology helps bring St Patrick’s Cathedral to life

Visitors offered immersive experience displaying 800-year-old edifice on interactive screens

Wed Aug 05 2015 - 15:01

Kilkenny keep Galway at arm’s length to take 70th Leinster title

Brian Cody’s relentless drive brings 16th All-Ireland semi-final in 17 years

Mon Jul 06 2015 - 09:44

‘There is very little difference between us and top team in country’

Galway take positives from performance, while for Cody team ethic trumps everything

Mon Jul 06 2015 - 01:03

Improving Laois primed to test Galway’s mettle

Leinster SHC semi-final, Tullamore, Saturday, 5pm - Live Sky Sports 5

Sat Jun 20 2015 - 01:00