The Irish Times

Gerry Thornley: IRFU can’t forget about the clubs in these trying times

Fears that some clubs might never recover from lack of activity during coronavirus outbreak

Tue Mar 24 2020 - 06:00

Jordan Conroy can help speed Ireland to new Sevens heights

‘We showed we can compete with the big guys’ says exciting Buccaneers winger

Tue Jun 05 2018 - 07:00

Lansdowne boss Ruddock still wary of the threat Cork Con pose

Lansdowne aiming to complete an excellent season by claiming Ulster Bank League title

Thu May 03 2018 - 06:00

Ulster Bank League: All the final-day permutations

Bective Rangers lose place as senior club as Garryowen and Clontarf vie for play-off spot

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 06:00

Leinster’s Max Deegan ready to emulate Under-20 musketeers

Number eight next in line for Ireland after emergence of Ryan, Stockdale and Porter

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 06:00

Terenure College top of league after sinking Dublin University

Ulster Bank League round-up: Cork Constitution begin title defence by beating Clontarf

Sun Sept 17 2017 - 15:41

Andy Wood’s Clontarf proving a model of consistency

Sunday’s showdown with Cork Con a fourth league final in a row for reigning champions

Thu May 04 2017 - 06:30

Cork Constitution continue impressive form with victory over Clontarf

Garryowen end their run of low-scoring performances with a thrilling 43-38 triumph over St Mary’s College

Sun Nov 13 2016 - 16:43

Ulster Bank League: Staunton’s accuracy helps Old Belvedere go top

Just four points now separate the top six sides in Division 1A

Sun Oct 09 2016 - 21:33

Gerry Thornley: Clubs know how they can help boost Irish game

The club game is vital for supplying players to the provinces and must be protected

Fri Sept 09 2016 - 20:06

Gerry Thornley: Ultan Dillane's breaking on through

Those who saw the lock play as a youth knew his Ireland debut would be impressive

Sat Mar 05 2016 - 19:27

Andy McGeady: Data on concussion will help to protect rugby players

More awareness about the impact of sport’s invisible injury is vital for player welfare

Tue Sept 15 2015 - 22:45

Mike Ruddock backs Joe Schmidt’s World Cup warm-up strategy

Lansdowne coach must rebuild side that has lost six of last season’s starting pack

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 01:00

Matt D’Arcy scores hat-trick of tries as Clontarf beat UCD

Vital result for defending champions in Ulster Bank League Division 1A

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 01:00

Alan Quinlan: Crushing defeat shows the huge task now facing Munster

Province lack enough quality players and need to find the money to go and get them

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 12:00

Terenure take another Munster scalp

Ulster Bank All-Ireland League round-up

Sun Oct 05 2014 - 16:58

Conor McKeon proves hero as Lansdowne edge tight battle with Clontarf

Terenure go top of the table after 42-0 win over Young Munster

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 19:18

Clontarf begin title defence against Young Munster at Castle Avenue

Division 1A will revert to playoffs, semi-final and final to determine the champions

Tue Jul 29 2014 - 15:24

Michael McGrath’s three tries help Clontarf keep their noses in front

Bonus point win over Young Munster extends leaders winning run to six games

Mon Dec 02 2013 - 01:00

‘Quiet assassin’ Jack McGrath strikes again

Leinster prop is looking forward to new chapter in his burgeoning career

Fri Nov 08 2013 - 01:00

Ronaldson signs two-year contract with Connacht

The former Lansdowne outhalf was given a 12 month deal at the start of the season but his performances urged the Irish province to improve the offer

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 12:29

UCD finish strongly to take bonus point victory

Dolphin trailed 5-0 at half-time having played into the strong wind

Sun Nov 03 2013 - 23:36

Peter Lydon capitalises on French connection as he quickly finds his rhythm in Paris

Stade Francais player is set to see action in tonight’s Challenge Cup tie against Lusitanos

Thu Oct 10 2013 - 01:00

Lansdowne begin All-Ireland League campaign with testing opening match

Last year’s winners are at home to UCD on the back pitch at Lansdowne Road

Sat Sept 28 2013 - 01:00

Shannon’s relegation has been coming for a few years but that doesn’t make it any easier

The IRFU are cracking down on pay-for-play which will make it a more level playing field

Wed May 08 2013 - 03:00

League great for bringing players on, but paying for success leading clubs to the wall

Munster clubs favour banning player payments, but getting Leinster’s to follow suit won’t be easy

Tue Apr 02 2013 - 07:00

Lansdowne crowned AIL champions in true style

League title sealed with yet another attacking show

Mon Apr 01 2013 - 06:00

It’s all over bar the crowning as Lansdowne look to wrap up All Ireland League title early

Meeting with second-placed Clontarf this afternoon largely for show as leaders just about uncatchable

Sat Mar 30 2013 - 05:00