The Irish Times

Riyad Mahrez breaks tension as Man City beat Brighton and return to summit

Pep Guardiola’s side had to wait until the 53rd minute to take the lead at the Etihad

Wed Apr 20 2022 - 22:30

Gerry Thornley: Eight great Leinster wins in Europe that trump Exeter comeback

The Sandy Park win is a long way down any list of great victories in the competition

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 21:00

Manchester City eventually find their range against Villa

Late goals from Bernardo Silva and an Ilkay Gundogan penalty secure the three points

Wed Jan 20 2021 - 22:27

My favourite sporting moment: Struck dumb at Thomond until Rog finds his feet after 41 phases

Munster have had plenty of exciting days but none surpass November 12th, 2011

Wed Apr 22 2020 - 06:00

Two Irish sporting evangelists wait out the storm in the city that doesn’t sleep

John Riordan and Simon Gillespie on life in New York during the coronavirus pandemic

Sat Apr 11 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success

If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 06:00

Chris Robshaw set to join Rugby United New York from Harlequins

Franchise co-owner James Kennedy says he is going to meet with Simon Zebo in March

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 17:14

No happy ending for Pat Lam as Connacht fall short in play-off

Northampton will play Stade Français for a place in next season’s Champions Cup

Sat May 20 2017 - 18:25

Pat Lam hoping Connacht find their form against Northampton

After poor season and embarrassing defeat to Munster, it’s winner takes all on Saturday

Sat May 20 2017 - 02:35

Rory O’Loughlin’s resolve strengthened by Ringrose rivalry

Leinster back is another who has been plucked from Dublin 4’s rugby conveyor belt

Thu Dec 29 2016 - 01:00

Stuart Lancaster well aware of Ireland factor in team selection

Leinster coach is well aware of the wishes of Joe Schmidt in resting certain players

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 06:00

Connacht triumphed thanks to a try that never should have been

EPCR admit referee’s error in awarding late Connacht lineout; Northampton may face investigation into selection

Sun Dec 18 2016 - 16:41

Leinster should cruise against apathetic Northampton

Saints manager Jim Mallinder looks to have put Europe on back-burner in team selection

Fri Dec 16 2016 - 15:55

McGrath relishing battle with England's former bad boy Hartley

Northampton hooker is spearheading England surge having overcome disciplinary issues

Wed Dec 07 2016 - 01:00

George North to miss Leinster clash

Northampton winger will be assessed by independent medical specialists

Tue Dec 06 2016 - 16:57

Danny Cipriani named in England Six Nations training squad

Nick Easter is also selected ahead of Wales game while Sam Burgess makes Saxons squad

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 11:19

Ben Foden ruled out for England and remainder of Northampton season

Teammate Courtney Lawes is due to undergo an ankle operation on Monday

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 16:04

Champions Cup round-up: Toulon bounce back to see off Leicester

Halfpenny’s boot sees Toulon cruise past the Tigers while Northampton thump Treviso

Sat Dec 13 2014 - 19:49

Cipriani stakes a claim for England chance

The wayward outhalf could find a place on the bench following injury to Owen Farrell

Tue Jun 17 2014 - 10:48

Stephen Myler kicks Northampton to victory in Amlin Challenge Cup final

Outhalf lands seven from eight to deny Peter Stringer and Bath

Fri May 23 2014 - 23:00

England fullback Mike Brown finds his cutting edge

Hard work on the training field has begun to pay off as high tempo play yields results

Fri Feb 14 2014 - 23:00

Ireland becoming complete side - Stuart Lancaster

England coach praises John Plumtree's influence and Joe Schmidt's tactical management

Wed Feb 12 2014 - 14:34

Much more intelligent effort needed for Connacht to complete famous double

Munster’s five tries against Perpignan mask other issues

Fri Dec 13 2013 - 09:00

Callum Clark determined to make up for 2011 final defeat

‘It was one of my biggest disappointments in rugby and that certainly won’t change’

Thu Dec 05 2013 - 01:00

England’s Marland Yarde out of Six Nations

London Irish wing to undergo surgery on torn hip tendon

Fri Nov 29 2013 - 15:23

Carter to bring up 100 caps for All Blacks against England

Outhalf to reach landmark at Twickenham as both coaches names sides

Thu Nov 14 2013 - 10:40

England keen to make statement against Pumas ahead of All Blacks clash

Argentina pack to pose questions for English hopefuls

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 01:00

Stuart Lancaster expects established players to raise their games against Argentina

For only second time since breaking into team, 41-times capped Dan Cole finds himself on bench

Fri Nov 08 2013 - 01:00

England name side to take on Argentina

Stuart Lancaster selects new front row to face the Pumas

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 11:10

Northampton kick-start their campaign with a priceless victory

Opening exchanges prove one-sided as Northampton take charge

Mon Oct 21 2013 - 01:00

Saints and Perpignan register first Heineken Cup wins

Glasgow Warriors off the mark with narrow win over Exeter Chiefs

Sun Oct 20 2013 - 17:59