The Irish Times

Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

John Muldoon’s return to the West reawakens tribal memories

As the Pat Lam circus rolls into the Sportsground, Muldoon is savouring coming home

Sun Dec 20 2020 - 08:00

Sporting Cathedrals: Fortress Thomond, where the 16th man always gets his game

The Limerick city ground is famed and feared the rugby world over

Wed Jul 22 2020 - 06:00

Isa Nacewa: ‘Sport can go ahead and hopefully this is the blueprint to do it’

Leinster legend on the reopening of New Zealand and the return of rugby action

Fri May 15 2020 - 06:00

Bryn Cunningham guiding Ulster revival after tumultous start

Director and former fullback defends Leinster influx but is keen to develop talent

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 06:30

Rugby Statistics: Foreign legion proving their worth where it counts

Former Springbok Coetzee ticks all the right boxes with massive contribution to Ulster

Thu Jan 03 2019 - 06:30

Madigan leads Bristol to comfortable win over Leicester

Geordan Murphy’s Leicester side reduced to 14 men as Kyle Eastmond sent off

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 15:24

English Premiership could be ring-fenced if Pat Lam’s Bristol don’t thrive

Charles Piutau one of three big-money signings made to try and cement top flight status

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 11:35

John Afoa aims for glorious Gloucester sign-off in Bilbao

Prop calls on team-mates to alter approach for Challenge Cup final against Cardiff Blues

Fri May 11 2018 - 06:00

Connacht run out of road against Gloucester

Connacht lose out in thrilling Challenge Cup quarter-final at the Sportsground

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 16:30

Gerry Thornley: HIAs have been undermined

Provinces’ weekend achievements clouded by events that led to Conor Murray’s HIA

Tue Jan 17 2017 - 07:00

Liam Toland: Buckley showing the benefits of brain over brawn

Connacht prop is thriving in the scrum and open play under Pat Lam

Fri Apr 01 2016 - 06:00

Mils Muliaina needs to deliver as Connacht face daunting task

Fullback returns after injury-broken season for Challenge Cup quarter-final

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 08:20

Ideal opportunity to see Slammin’ Sam Burgess in action

Bath’s former Rugby League star’s tackling technique is raw, pure and devastating

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00

Mils Muliaina and Robbie Henshaw return for Connacht

Ireland Six Nations hero Henshaw takes number 12 shirt for trip to Gloucester

Thu Apr 02 2015 - 13:41

Ulster in right place for Champions Cup after summer turmoil, says Tommy Bowe

Province have good record against Leicester and travel with optimism

Thu Oct 16 2014 - 01:00

Ulster’s Roger Wilson still hungry for success

Loss of key personnel not an excuse for province with appetite for glory

Wed Aug 20 2014 - 01:00

Former Munster assistant Fisher confirmed as Gloucester coach

Laurie Fisher will team up with David Humphreys at Gloucester

Wed Jul 02 2014 - 12:25

Les Kiss appointed interim coach as Ulster sack Mark Anscombe

Province say they are looking to recruit ‘a significant international quality figure’ for the full-time post

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 01:00

England Under-20s stand between Ireland and IRB Junior World Cup final

Garry Ringrose has been the stand-out performer in number 13 jersey

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00

Ulster could have Best and Pienaar back to face Leinster

Wed May 14 2014 - 01:00

End-of-season Pro12 play-off games have a decidely familiar ring to them

Ulster inflict more psychological damage on Munster as each face into away semi-finals

Mon May 12 2014 - 02:00

Leinster’s strong bench may just tip the balance against Ulster

Zebre’s win over the Ospreys means the northern province require just a point to nail down semi-final berth

Fri May 02 2014 - 01:00

It’s last man standing for Ulster in every respect

Chris Henry knows that the team is going to have to produce monumental performances to extend their season

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 01:00

Odds being stacked against Irish teams under the new Champions Cup format

April has proven to be a cruel month for the Irish provinces and their future prospects are not looking too rosy

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 12:00

European rugby now far from a level playing field for Irish provinces

Growing financial power of the French and English clubs posing a major challenge

Sat Apr 26 2014 - 08:00

Ulster facing big task against Glasgow Warriors

Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris rolls left ankle in training but should be back for Leinster game

Fri Apr 18 2014 - 01:00

Ulster have a duty to appeal Jared Payne red card

It won’t give them a second shot at Saracens, alas, but they owe it to the player, themselves and the game

Tue Apr 15 2014 - 12:00

Peter O’Mahony to miss Ireland’s tour of Argentina

Conor Gilsenan to leave Leinster for London Irish, Dave Ryan joins Ulster from Zebre

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 01:00

Ulster to decide today whether to appeal Payne’s two-week ban

Province awaiting written report before making a decision

Thu Apr 10 2014 - 00:19

Ulster’s injury lists grows after Saracens defeat

Rory Best, Ruan Pienaar and Dan Tuohy all out for a number of weeks after Heineken Cup exit

Mon Apr 07 2014 - 19:02

Ulster sign Sharks’ tighthead Wiehahn Herbst on three-year deal

Province make plans for departure of John Afoa at end of season

Fri Mar 28 2014 - 14:53

Stephen Ferris set to make first start in 16 months

Ireland flanker named on the bench for Pro12 clash with Scarlets at Ravenhill

Thu Mar 13 2014 - 13:25

Nick Williams faces Ulster investigation

Award-winning Kiwi believed not to have received permission for trip home last week

Thu Feb 27 2014 - 01:00