The Irish Times

RWC moments: Wallabies threaten World Cup final walk off

Captain Eales warned referee he would act if French foul play was not addressed

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 14:00

Why peatlands matter in the battle against climate change

Living peatlands sequester carbon-dioxide, drawing it down from the atmosphere through plants and trapping it underground as carbon

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 01:00

The shooting sounded ‘like pebbles tinkling off a window pane’

Thirty-five years ago, Republican gunmen massacred worshippers at a church in Darkley, Co Armagh

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 01:00

George Kruis cleared of biting after marathon hearing

Nearly five hours was needed to clear Saracens and England secondrow after citing

Wed Apr 06 2016 - 09:23

George Kruis could miss rest of season after biting charge

English lock could miss tour to Australia if found guilty of biting Bath’s David Wilson

Mon Apr 04 2016 - 18:17

Jimmy Gopperth a key figure as Wasps gain revenge on Bath

Outhalf scores 22 points as visitors storm to an impressive win at Recreation Ground

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 22:10

Tom Rogic makes scoring return as Celtic make it two from two

Australian striker returns to starting XI for first time in almost two years

Sun Aug 09 2015 - 14:58

Why is ignorance of the Bible so acceptable in modern society?

Rite and Reason: Fascination with Jesus of Nazareth, as shown by Pearse and McDonagh in 1916, continues

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 01:00

Leinster XV for crunch Bath tie starting to take shape

Matt O’Connor set to start Heaslip, O’Brien and Murphy in Aviva Stadium Champions Cup game

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 01:00

Peter Stringer set to play part against Leinster in Champions Cup

Former Ireland scrumhalf will be involved at Aviva, says Bath coach

Wed Apr 01 2015 - 19:01

England’s Bath quartet have learned from defeat in Dublin

Coach Mike Ford expects Test stars to ‘play with courage’ in Saturday’s quarter-final against Leinster

Tue Mar 31 2015 - 17:07

Bath will provide Leinster with a stern test in their Champions Cup quarter-final

The English side are a different beast to when they lost by 25 points in Dublin in 2012

Tue Mar 31 2015 - 05:45

Leinster scrum coach says Dan Cole will rue facing ‘his bogey man’ Cian Healy

Returning from injury English prop doesn’t have condition of ‘unique specimen’

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 09:22

Stuart Lancaster wants Chris Robshaw to lead England’s World Cup bid

England coaching team hugely impressed by the flanker’s leadership in win over Wales

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 01:00

Tom Wood and Courtney Lawes set for England returns against Ireland

The duo are expected to be fit for the trip to Dublin in March

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 13:23

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

England camp laments fifth defeat on the bounce

Former coach Clive Woodward says backline does not contain ‘enough real footballers’

Sat Nov 15 2014 - 18:00

England’s losing streak continues against South Africa

An error-strewn performance has talk of crisis echoing around Twickenham

Sat Nov 15 2014 - 17:11

Conrad Smith’s late try seals New Zealand win over England

Visitors were two minutes away from memorable win first Test against All Blacks

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 13:36

England claim first Triple Crown in 11 years at Twickenham

Stuart Lancaster’s side keep championship hopes alive by ending Welsh reign

Sun Mar 09 2014 - 20:51

Twickenham tie has feel of slam decider

England’s set-piece play and scrum may not be enough to see off this wily old Irish outfit

Sat Feb 22 2014 - 01:00

No surprises from Lancaster as England bring in Wilson

As expected, George Ford has also been named on the replacements bench for match against Ireland

Thu Feb 20 2014 - 11:10

Ireland likely to stick with same starting XV for Twickenham test

Dan Cole’s absence means England denied a similar opportunity for Saturday showdown at Twickenham

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 01:00

England confirm George Ford will be involved against Ireland

England team takes shape ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match at Twickenham

Tue Feb 18 2014 - 19:35

Rory Best expects England to try and ‘destroy’ Ireland’s maul

England forwards coach Graham Rowntree will prioritise physical dominance

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 15:23

Donnacha Ryan returns to Ireland squad

Munster lock back from injury and included in 33-man panel for Saturday’s showdown with England

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 14:37

David Wilson set for tighthead berth against Ireland

England coach Stuart Lancaster set to go with Bath prop despite lack of game time

Mon Feb 17 2014 - 14:36

Lancaster set to name same team again

England XV to start third successive game – but competition set to ramp up

Thu Feb 13 2014 - 01:00

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

Patchy England performance enough to see off Pumas

Tries from Launchbury, Twelvetrees, Ashton and Morgan for Lancaster's men at Twickenham

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 17:06

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

England opt for Lee Dickson over Ben Youngs at scrumhalf

Billy Vunipola will start his first match for England at number eight on Saturday

Thu Oct 31 2013 - 11:20