The Irish Times

Keith Earls believed to have agreed new one-year deal to remain at Munster

Johnny Sexton and Cian Healy also offered new one-year contracts with IRFU

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 06:30

Australian rugby union chief Raelene Castle resigns

Eleven former Wallabies players signed a letter earlier demanding leadership change

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 12:27

Medical experts cast doubt on safety of collective training in contact sports

Lancet report challenges idea that team sports can safely return to empty stadiums

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 06:00

Crowning Glory: Three pivotal Ireland games at Twickenham

Andy Farrell's Ireland travel to the lions’ den on Sunday with the Triple Crown up for grabs

Sat Feb 22 2020 - 11:00

The Offload: World Cup win shouldn’t ease concerns about Rainbow Nation

Premature deaths, racial abuse and doping allegations a cloud over South African rugby

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 07:00

England defence coach John Mitchell sees no benefit in spying

Former All Blacks boss says game is too unstructured to benefit from surveillance

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 22:00

Rugby World Cup: Murray and Sexton to equal Irish halfback record against Samoa

Duo will play 55th Test together as Joe Schmidt makes 11 changes for Pool A finale

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 08:00

Rugby World Cup armchair fans facing a gruelling schedule

Not just players in Japan facing a stamina-sapping test as viewers prepare for long sit-in

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 10:00

World Cup history and versatility point to gamble on Carbery

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton not at heights of 2018 but are primed for World Cup tilt

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 06:00

Matt Williams: How Australia went back to the future to show New Zealand fallibility

Gainline theory has been knocking around for 90 years, but done right it’s still mighty effective

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 19:00

Matt Williams: Warm-ups vital for Ireland to recover form and confidence

Ireland need another playmaker: opposition know if you can stop Sexton, you stop Ireland

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 05:00

Siya Kolisi lifting the World Cup ‘would on a par with Mandela in ’95’

Bryan Habana doesn’t like racial quotas such as that to which the 2019 squad is subject

Fri May 24 2019 - 08:19

Murray and Sexton at 50: The inside story of Ireland's winning partnership

O'Driscoll and O'Gara on why you would not swap Ireland's halfback pairing for any in world rugby

Sat Feb 02 2019 - 06:00

The Perfect 10: why Johnny Sexton should win the World Player of the Year

The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 07:00

Isa Nacewa: Black magic no longer casts a spell on Ireland

I’ve been telling everyone in New Zealand that we now have a real, sustainable rivalry

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00

No quarter given: Jamie Heaslip recalls Leinster's last-eight battles

Former number eight played in all of Leinster’s quarter-finals up until last year

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

Leinster brace for meeting financial monster Montpellier

Sean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa likely to be available for the Champions Cup opener

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 06:00

Liam Toland: Exploiting turnover ball a key tactic for Ireland

France’s new pod system has limitations which Ireland can exploit and expose

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 07:00

Mark Chisholm eager to hit stride after stepping into some big Munster shoes

Wallaby says Paul O’Connell is irreplaceable as he vows to give his all to cause

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 05:57

‘We don’t want to be proud just to make the final’

Michael Cheika laughed off claims he has deliberately avoided saying the ‘All Blacks’

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 20:13

Aaron Smith the man who keeps All Black machine ticking over

All Black nine regarded as best in position and has chance to show why against Genia

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 11:07

Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength

Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 11:34

RWC #20: Gregan taunts New Zealand: ‘Four more years boys, four more years’

All Blacks’ wait for second World Cup continues after 2003 semi-final loss to Australia

Sun Aug 30 2015 - 12:00

Conor Murray ready to fuel Ireland’s fire at World Cup

Munster scrumhalf is in prime of career four years after making dramatic breakthrough

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 01:03

Eligibility rules under the spotlight as Rugby World Cup looms

Fijian-born Nathan Hughes is set to skip the tournament so he can represent England

Thu May 07 2015 - 11:23

Eoin Reddan feels lucky to be in such a privileged place

Scrumhalf remains articulate, engaging and interesting as ever as he prepares to face Argentina

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00

There’s a time to keep the emotions in check and there’s a time to cut loose

They’ve unfairly kept Eddie O’Sullivan out of a job but will help Munster perform against Glasgow

Fri May 16 2014 - 12:00

Brian O’Driscoll honoured at Captain’s Run

Ireland players applaud the centre who will become the world’s most capped player tomorrow against Italy onto the Aviva pitch today

Fri Mar 07 2014 - 15:23

As good as it gets in the white-hot intensity of rugby

True icons such as O’Driscoll don’t get the chance to park their cultural significance

Mon Mar 03 2014 - 11:03

Brian O’Driscoll will want to sign off in style warns Graham Rowntree

Ireland centre making 13th and final appearance against England

Fri Feb 21 2014 - 14:46

Joe Schmidt hails ‘incredibly resilient’ Brian O’Driscoll

Former Ireland captain set to win his 139th Test cap when he faces England on Saturday

Thu Feb 20 2014 - 17:46

Conor Murray knows Ireland must take Care of Danny

Ireland scrumhalf aware of the danger his English counterpart poses at Twickenham

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 16:30

O’Driscoll misses Ireland training

Ireland centre is under the weather but should be available for selection

Tue Feb 18 2014 - 16:56

Magic Moments: Remarkable durability a key part of Brian O’Driscoll’s epic story

Ireland’s greatest rugby player has already inspired a host of memories as he prepares for his 14th season

Wed Jan 29 2014 - 17:12