The Irish Times

Gavin Cummiskey: Does the Mark McCall era at Saracens really count?

It’s hard to see how legacy of club’s cheating won’t leave a stain on his coaching career

Thu Sept 17 2020 - 06:00

Pros and cons: Dion O’Cuinneagain on professionalism, then and now

The former Irish captain is now a doctor in his native South Africa

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

RWC Moments: Jannie de Beer’s five drop goals

Springboks’ second-choice outhalf stood up to the plate to dash England’s hopes

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 10:00

Grounded George Kruis ruins the narrative of big, bad Saracens

His late arrival as England enforcer to entrepreneur, and all that comes in between

Sat May 11 2019 - 07:00

Gerry Thornley: Epic final in prospect as two rugby machines collide

Most consistently dominant forces in Europe have proven their worth repeatedly

Tue May 07 2019 - 06:37

New criticism of England rugby for letting Andy Farrell leave

‘He is good at organising his team and filling up the space on the park. And he does that really well’

Sun Nov 25 2018 - 19:07

Declan Kidney and Les Kiss take over at London Irish

Kidney installed as director of rugby while Kiss will act as head coach

Fri Mar 09 2018 - 17:34

Peter O’Mahony pleased by reports of Kidney and Kiss coaching London Irish

‘It’s good to see them getting back in,’ says Munster and Ireland flanker

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 20:26

Gerry Thornley: This new Italy team won't be built in a day

Bradley and Aboud also playing key roles in the restoration of Azzurri rugby

Tue Feb 13 2018 - 07:00

Conor O’Shea makes ‘difficult decision’ to omit Ian McKinley

'This setback will only steel him to put more pressure on the guys ahead of him'

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 19:17

Gordon D’Arcy: Endgame against France showed power of the Joe Schmidt way

Johnny Sexton’s brilliance followed the correct decisions made under pressure

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 07:00

Jean de Villiers gives seal of approval to new Munster man van Graan

Springbok legend would ‘love to see’ likes of O’Connell and O’Gara on province’s ticket

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 12:27

Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland’s creative spontaneity will beat the Springboks

Saturday should show that Bundee Aki is a central figure in Joe Schmidt’s thinking

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 06:32

Springboks’ malaise serves as warning against relaxing Ireland squad policy

Joe Schmidt has watched South Africa wrestle with retaining talent in recent years

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 06:00

Rassie Erasmus exit from Munster a major blow for province

New coach will have to understand tight restrictions and fit in with Schmidt philosophy

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 21:26

Would introvert leader Mark McCall fit the bill for Irish role?

Two of the three pillars of Saracens’ success explain what the makes the third tick

Fri May 19 2017 - 14:12

Chris Ashton may get fairytale finish with Saracens in cup final

Winger could break Vincent Clerc’s all-time European record in final outing with club

Sat May 13 2017 - 13:22

RWC 19: Ireland could make quarter-finals in one piece this time

Analysis: Possible last eight meeting with Springboks would not faze Joe Schmidt’s side

Wed May 10 2017 - 16:21

Saracens building identity and tearing down perceptions

Mark McCall has played key role in helping build north London rugby powerhouse

Sat Apr 22 2017 - 06:00

Munster determined to unleash hounds on Saracens

Peter O’Mahony’s relaxed attitude bodes well for province ahead of European semi-final

Mon Apr 17 2017 - 06:00

Maro Itoje promises to be Ireland’s worst nightmare

England prodigy is captain-material and will seek to tick off Dublin on way to greatness

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 05:00

Gerry Thornley: Hats off to Conor O’Shea for outfoxing Eddie Jones

Incidents at Twickenham and Aviva show how interpretation of law differs among referees

Tue Feb 28 2017 - 13:42

South Africa retain coach Allister Coetzee despite poor run

Changes made to support team with Italy defence coach Brendan Venter sounded out

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 17:47

England call for rule changes and refunds after Italy tactics

Coach Eddie Jones said Italy’s tactic of not committing men to the ruck was “a joke”

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 10:17

England boss Eddie Jones not happy with Italy’s tactics

‘I thought they were brilliant in the execution, but if that’s rugby, I’m going to retire’

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 20:20

Ireland v Italy: Rome offers chance for redemption

Joe Schmidt calls up Donnacha Ryan and Cian Healy to starting XV for Italy test

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 08:00

South Africans putting Springbok into Munster’s step

CJ Stander, Jaco Taute and Jean Kleyn provide powerful framework of raw power

Sat Jan 21 2017 - 06:00

Andy McGeady: Time on Cullen’s side but the time for Leinster might be now

He may be only 37 but the ex-Leinster secondrow has always been a natural leader

Tue Aug 04 2015 - 22:30

Two expensively assembled Euro superpowers contest the final Heineken Cup

Only clubs like Toulon and Saracens have the cash and playing depth to go for a European-domestic double

Sat May 24 2014 - 10:30