The Irish Times

The Offload: Spain win Iberian derby to secure spot in Ireland’s World Cup pool

All Blacks apologise over International Women’s Day post; Under-20s chase Grand Slam

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 10:17

TV View: ‘Is there anything I can ask you that I haven’t already’

Blackmore becomes a fixture in studio while Furlong breaks out his victory dance

Sun Mar 21 2021 - 20:03

Rugby Stats: Loss of summer tour will cut off vital opportunity for young Irish talent

Ireland tours during a Lions summer have unearthed many a star in the past

Thu Mar 11 2021 - 06:00

Let’s face it, Saracens don’t really care that they are rugby’s most hated team

Often used as motivation, the club and supporters are aware of their pariah status

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 08:00

Gerry Thornley: In-form Stuart McCloskey on track for Six Nations promotion

Player beating at Andy Farrell’s door, but logjam at Ireland’s inside centre an obstacle

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 07:00

Ulster’s man of the moment John Cooney won’t believe the hype

Scrumhalf has the Midas touch, but he puts streak of good form down to hard work

Mon Dec 16 2019 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley’s end of term report: Did Ireland's peaks come too early?

Rugby correspondent runs the rule over the season for Ireland and the four provinces

Sat Jun 01 2019 - 06:30

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s initial World Cup squad follows predictable lines

The inclusion of uncapped Munster duo Kleyn and Haley the most eye-catching

Wed May 29 2019 - 06:39

Leo Cullen: ‘We want to be in finals. We want to win finals’

As Leinster face Glasgow, manager shrugs off criticism of his player selection decisions

Mon May 20 2019 - 06:00

James Ryan runs away with Zurich Players’ Player of the Year award

Leinster and Irish lock is youngest player to scoop accolade at Irish Rugby Players Awards

Thu May 16 2019 - 00:01

Ulster gain confidence boost as Jacob Stockdale and Louis Ludik set to return

Dan McFarland’s side upbeat ahead of Pro14 semi-final at Glasgow Warriors

Wed May 15 2019 - 19:14

Connacht happy with their progress and excited about the future

Captain cites form of Carty and signing of Fainga’a as evidence of how players from within and outside can further Connacht’s development

Mon May 06 2019 - 06:00

Motivated Ulster ensure a fitting final farewell for Best and Cave

McFarland’s side seal semi-final spot despte a gutsy effort from Connacht

Mon May 06 2019 - 06:00

Ulster are worthy winners over Connacht to reach semi-finals

Rory Best says goodbye to the Kingspan as a player, but his Ulster days aren’t over yet

Sat May 04 2019 - 20:10

Gerry Thornley: Big farewell beckons for Best and Cave

Well-matched Ulster and Connacht look set to produce a riveting Pro14 encounter

Sat May 04 2019 - 01:00

Leo Cullen sees no reason to change Leinster approach

‘We did it in the past as well so we wouldn’t be making excuses off the back of it’

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 06:00

Opportunity for young guns as Leinster and Ulster rest big names

McFarland’s side seeking to avenge recent Champions Cup defeat at the Aviva

Sat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00

McFarland and Ulster looking forward to testing Leinster again

Coach hoping absent Stockdale and Best will be fit for quarter-final clash with Connacht

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 01:10

Frustrated Robbie Henshaw fit again and hungry for action

Centre set to face Glasgow and looking forward to Champions Cup clash with Toulouse

Thu Apr 04 2019 - 06:00

Ulster’s Darren Cave to retire at the end of the season

‘I’m grateful that my family sacrificed so much to let me pursue this crazy dream’

Wed Apr 03 2019 - 10:20

McFarland proud of Stockdale despite slip down the ladder

Winger’s failure to touch down second-half try proves costly as Ulster fall short

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 21:42

Leinster draw on every ounce of champion class to see off Ulster

Ross Byrne strikes over penalty on one leg to secure semi-final slot at the Aviva

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 20:31

Leinster ready to take derby day honours at the Aviva

There’ll be fever in the Aviva as Ulster travel south in hope of dislodging Leinster

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Ulster lacking fit centres ahead of Leinster clash

Michael Lowry is likely to start at fullback against Leinster as the injuries pile up

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 14:47

Ulster’s growing injury list mars victory over Southern Kings

Untimely setback for McFarland given the looming Champions Cup clash with Leinster

Mon Mar 25 2019 - 01:00

Why the Six Nations results will have little or no bearing in Japan

Rugby stats: Squad changes and work done between now and September will be key

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 06:00

Ulster secure a bonus point in the Rodney Parade mud

Jordi Murphy and John Cooney among the scorers as province see off the Dragons

Sun Mar 03 2019 - 17:20

Ulster v Zebre: Ulster go in search of bonus point

Peter Nelson and Dave Shanahan will start together as halfbacks for first time

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 20:31

Ulster name their team to take on Zebre on Saturday night

Darren Cave set to move to second in Ulster’s all-time appearance list with 222nd cap

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 12:29

Henderson’s return a boost for Ulster and Ireland

Visitors will need most things to fall their way to prevail over Ospreys

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 01:00

Ireland’s impressive frontrunners struggle when chasing a game

Since 2014 on all 10 times Ireland trailed at the interval, they went on to lose the game

Thu Feb 07 2019 - 06:40

Andrew Porter: ‘You have to be selfish. It’s about you. It’s about the team’

The Ireland prop on the Six Nations and powering through on the pitch and in life

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 07:00

Ulster rescue a draw with last play to deny Benetton

Italian side denied first win in Belfast since 2011 by penalty try

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 21:52

The Offload: Penny hasn’t dropped inside the bubble for Darren Cave

With 20 from 20 Joey Carbery has finally filled Ronan O’Gara’s 10 red jersey

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 11:00