The Irish Times

Leo Cullen on Contepomi speculation: ‘I like to think he’s pretty happy here’

Leinster backs coach is the frontrunner to take over as head coach of Argentina

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 16:52

Gordon D’Arcy: Coaching conundrum - have we lowered the rugby IQ of our players?

Ulster’s inability to problem-solve against Munster a microcosm of the current malaise

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 06:39

Six Nations: Hugo Keenan can take comfort from seventh outing in Irish shirt

The Irish fullback’s kicking was average and it is the work in progress part of his brief

Mon Feb 08 2021 - 05:00

Ireland’s clash against Georgia will be an important audition

All roads point to an England-France ‘final’ as Autumn Nations Cup enters its endgame

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 06:27

Rugby Stats: Ireland have found bonus territory hard to come by against the best

Andy Farrell’s side look like they’ll need a bonus point win in Paris – it will be hard work

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 07:35

Sporting Controversies: How Rule 42 and England were both shown the door

The decision to open Croke Park up to rugby and soccer went right down to the wire in 2005

Mon May 18 2020 - 06:00

Quality of seminal Leinster-Munster semi-final clash still a cause of wonder

Nine of Ireland’s 10 most capped players ever were in the starting line-ups at a packed Croke Park

Tue May 05 2020 - 06:00

Karaoke on the Champs-Élysées: 20 years on from Brian O’Driscoll’s hat-trick in Paris

Rob Henderson speaks to Gerry Thornley about an unforgettable Paris afternoon

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 05:30

Gerry Thornley: Wild reactions to this Ireland team as fickle as the wind

While we revel in the wins, too many people seem to delight in vilifying this team after defeat

Tue Feb 25 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

Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’

A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00

Ulster look to secure quarter-final place with win against Bath

Dan McFarland makes one change to side as Tom O’Toole replaces injured Marty Moore

Sat Jan 18 2020 - 06:00

Garry Ringrose keen to develop his mental edge on the pitch

Ireland centre looking forward to some new coaching voices at international level

Thu Jan 16 2020 - 06:00

Rugby Statistics: It’s time for change as Farrell puts his own shape on things

There is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successor

Thu Dec 19 2019 - 06:15

The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry

Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009

Sat May 18 2019 - 05:00

Champions Cup Final: Leinster and Saracens ready to rumble

Leinster keen to give Seán O’Brien a winning send-off, but Saracens will also be motivated

Sat May 11 2019 - 11:51

Beating France can kill dark thoughts of 2007 all over again

Ireland have more depth and better coach now – but that doesn’t make victory a given

Mon Mar 04 2019 - 06:00

Leinster can expect another serious test from Bath

English visitors remain full of intent after last week’s narrow defeat at the Rec

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 06:00

Leo Cullen plotting a steady course through calmer waters

Leinster’s head coach overcame a turbulent start to prove his mettle in spectacular style

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 08:30

Leinster will expect nothing less than bonus point win in Bath

Big guns return for the Irish province as they look to keep touch with Toulouse in Pool 1

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 06:15

Felipe Contepomi: ‘You don’t have to be carried away by what people say’

Leinster backs coach is more interested in improving than listening to hype

Wed Dec 05 2018 - 06:00

Girvan Dempsey secure at the heart of Bath overhaul

Club are enduring a poor season in the Premiership but change as afoot at The Rec

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 17:38

Leo Cullen wary of Dempsey’s input to Bath think-tank

Former Leinster stalwart the ideal man to provide the inside track on champions

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 01:00

Young guns ensure Leinster in positive mood for the trip to Bath

Nine-try thumping of outclassed Dragons augurs well for Cullen’s dual champions

Sun Dec 02 2018 - 14:59

Geordan Murphy: 'It’s a fickle world but it’s nice to be doing what you love'

Leicester coach knows the pressure is on at a club where the message is win, just win

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 08:00

Leo Cullen: We’ve managed guys so they are peaking now

Leinster head coach says that Sean O’Brien could play a key role coming off the bench

Thu Oct 11 2018 - 15:02

Leo Cullen’s lack of ego key to his success at Leinster

Head coach untroubled by praise lavished on his colleagues Lancaster and Contepomi

Fri Sept 28 2018 - 05:00

Mixed emotions as Geordan Murphy takes helm at Leicester

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 07:30

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

Leinster confirm appointment of new backs coach Felipe Contepomi

Former outhalf replaces Girvan Dempsey, Peter Stringer announces retirement

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 14:12

Felipe Contepomi to be named as new Leinster backs coach

Argentinian star to return to province to take over from Girvan Dempsey

Sun Jun 24 2018 - 18:42

Leinster in tough pool for next season’s Heineken Cup

European champions face Wasps, Toulouse and Bath following draw in Switzerland

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 06:00

Isa Nacewa bows out with break in tradition and silver aloft

Kiwi suggests he may remain with Leinster in another capacity after Pro14 final triumph

Sat May 26 2018 - 21:59

Sexton misses out against Munster with calf strain

Robbie Henshaw should be fit for Ireland’s upcoming tour of Australia

Fri May 18 2018 - 14:44