The Irish Times

Premier League clubs record higher gross spend than expected

The analysis by Deloitte shows continuing impact on football finances of Covid-19

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 12:15

Premier League clubs slump to biggest loss during Covid

Footballers’ wages jumped by just 3% last year, the lowest in 15 years

Tue Jun 15 2021 - 08:09

Premier League clubs could each face permanent losses of €562m due to Covid-19

Return of fans next season key to clubs as matchday revenues of €393m at stake

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 00:01

Ulster put Munster to the sword with five-star show in Belfast

John Cooney to the fore as scrumhalf finishes the game with 18 points to his name

Fri Jan 03 2020 - 22:00

Doris and Larmour ensure Leinster fans forget wintry chill

Young number eight making huge strides while fullback turns on the style

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 01:00

Leinster make it a blue Christmas for Saints

Leo Cullen’s side run riot once more against Northampton at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 19:39

Leinster make five changes for the visit of Northampton Saints

There is a potential European debut for Skerries man Ciarán Frawley off the bench

Fri Dec 13 2019 - 12:36

Referee appointments confirmed for European double-header

French referees to take charge of six of the eight fixtures involving Irish sides

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 15:10

Monument dedicated to Cork emigrants damaged by vandals

Calls for council to restore sound installationthat played original recordings of interviews with emigrants

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 10:13

Record €5.5bn spent on transfers in Europe’s big five leagues

‘Unprecedented level’ of spending driven by income from broadcasts and Uefa competitions

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 21:50

Champions League victory to push Liverpool broadcast income to £250m

Estimates say overall revenue is edging closer to rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona

Mon Jun 03 2019 - 14:13

Johann van Graan will stick with winning line-up against Edinburgh

Munster dig deep to see off Zebre, and Jack O’Donoghue’s return gives manager options

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 00:30

Leinster do just enough not to lose in low-key encounter

Leo Cullen says Jack McGrath and Rob Kearney will benefit from game time

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 22:40

Cheetahs unable to chase down Connacht

The Irish province withstand a late comeback by the Cheetahs in South Africa

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 17:52

Scarlets jump above Ulster after convincing win

Dan McFarland’s side struggled up front against Welsh side

Fri Nov 23 2018 - 21:41

The Offload: Ben Whitehouse’s uncomfortable rite of passage

Compelling game swung on controversial decision to disallow Earls’s ‘try’

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton cautious in pursuit of a fifth star

Captain says Leinster squad may not be as good as it was last year for many reasons

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 06:00

Edinburgh win completes satisfying opening weeks for Leinster

Record loss to Connacht last year was lowest point of Leinster’s all-conquering season

Mon Sept 24 2018 - 07:00

Leinster find their bonus in taking the wide approach against Edinburgh

Head knocks to James Ryan and Dan Leavy the only down point at the RDS

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 22:03

Leinster ready to roll out big guns for daunting trip to Scarlets

Devin Toner and Jack Conan among those in line for a call to arms this weekend

Tue Sept 04 2018 - 07:15

Shaky start for Ulster as they strike lucky against Scarlets

Pro14: After some costly errors, McFarland’s men bag winning score right at the death

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 07:00

Extent of Conor Murray's injury remains top secret

No comment from Munster coach van Graan as most valuable player is sidelined for win

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 06:00

Cooney gets Ulster off to the perfect start

Scrumhalf kicks late penalty to get Dan McFarland's side over the line against Scarlets

Sat Sept 01 2018 - 19:38

Touching up: are we wrong to colourise old photographs?

Sprucing up black-and-white photographs is all the rage, but there are questions to ask

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 05:00

Soccer enters new era with huge TV deals

Income outpacing spending on players for first time, report finds

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 11:07

Sexton’s masterclass ensures Nacewa bows out on a perfect note

Leinster prove their status as the best team in Europe with a swashbuckling display

Mon May 28 2018 - 05:45

Leinster have game to seal record fifth title and historic double

European champions out to finish season on a high against reigning Pro14 champions

Sat May 26 2018 - 06:00

Leinster 38 Scarlets 16: Leinster player ratings

Gavin Cummiskey hands out some big numbers after a stunning performance

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 19:24

Gerry Thornley: Leinster have enough to take the final step

Ireland blueprint could suit Cullen’s men as they seek to overcome potent Scarlets

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 01:00

Scarlets set on ‘creating history’ in Aviva showdown

After 11-year wait to be European semi-finalists they aim to be first Welsh winners

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 15:09

Rugby Statistics: Leinster must beware flying Scarlets out wide

Halfpenny and Sexton set for battle off the tee - but Maxime Machenaud leads the way

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 07:04

Scarlets overcome nervy start to end La Rochelle’s European dream

Welsh side will be away to the winners of the Leinster v Saracens quarter-final

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 19:48

Garry Ringrose gets a chance to stretch his legs

Leinster seek to regain some Pro14 momentum at the RDS ahead of visit to Scarlets

Fri Feb 23 2018 - 06:00

Lowe puts on another show as Leinster step past Scarlets

Tadhg Beirne again impresses for Welsh side as they claim late bonus point

Sat Feb 17 2018 - 17:36