The Irish Times

Sports Review 2020: Year like no other serves up unforgettable moments

From Katie Taylor to Bryson DeChambeau there were plenty of memories made

Thu Dec 31 2020 - 06:00

Matt Williams: Let’s see if Andy Farrell has what it takes as head coach

Ireland don’t have to silence the crowd, but they need to be wary of Antoine Dupont

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 08:00

Leinster have the edge on Saracens in battle of the benches

English raiders look short of game changers compared to province’s rich well of talent

Thu Sept 17 2020 - 13:53

TV View: Socially distanced trio left reeling as star attraction limps off

Tommy Bowe, Gordon D’Arcy and Peter Stringer full of excitement as rugby returns

Sun Aug 23 2020 - 15:00

Brian O’Driscoll accuses England boss Eddie Jones of ‘scaremongering’

‘I think Eddie says some things that overstep the mark sometimes’

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 15:36

Matt Williams: There will be nothing new in how Ireland will dominate Scotland

Andy Farrell knows tight-five domination will lay platform for more expansive game

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 13:52

Andy Friend: 'We know if we run straight into them we will probably lose that battle’

Connacht coach says self-belief is still high ahead of Montpellier clash

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00

Vanilla words of Ireland’s Call an unlikely antidote to bitter divide

Compromise anthem could run deeper than symbolism of All Blacks’ celebrated Haka

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 01:00

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

Matt Williams: Leinster and Munster is a battle of pride after European heartbreak

Pro14 semi-final winner can move on from crushing Saracens Champions Cup losses

Fri May 17 2019 - 06:00

Matt Williams: Irish teams must follow golden rules of knock-out rugby

Champions Cup quarter-finals likely to be decided by defences and who makes fewest mistakes

Fri Mar 29 2019 - 05:30

Matt Williams: Scotland will test the mental strength of a wounded team

Against England we saw that the Irish attack is not designed to chase down a lead

Sat Feb 09 2019 - 07:00

Sense of destiny was there from the minute Irish crowd challenged the haka

First 35 minutes was key as Ireland came out and tore into the All Blacks from the off

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 21:29

Matt Williams: Pack can ensure Irish victory but don’t underestimate Scotland

If Ireland repeat their impressive possession stats it will set the platform for a home win

Sat Mar 10 2018 - 07:00

Matt Williams: Gendarme was right – Ireland stole win in Paris

Ireland will expect to convert ample possession into scores against struggling Italy

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 08:00

Kerry get their teenage kicks in Castlebar

Positive, impudent and fearless - Kingdom’s young guns shoot down venerable Mayo

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 21:02

Six Nations is TV3’s ‘single biggest investment in sport’

New Zealand-bound Ronan O’Gara among the punditry team for 2018 tournament

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 14:09

TV View: Ireland keep hearts in the oven and heads in the fridge

Parisian farce sees kick off in Dublin delayed but win more than worth the wait

Sun Mar 19 2017 - 13:41

Matt Williams: Ireland’s inconsistency stems from lack of trust

If Joe Schmidt’s team don’t improve, this powerful England side will demolish them

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 05:00

Conor Murray has learnt a lot about life and death these past two months

‘In the huddle, we sang. It was chilling. We were mourning together, sharing our grief’

Thu Dec 22 2016 - 15:14

John Muldoon: Connacht’s Pro 12 final win a dream day

Captain hails team mates and his girlfriend’s fortune teller after historic Leinster victory

Sun May 29 2016 - 11:48

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must get England’s Ford to reverse into Twickenham traffic

George Ford and Owen Farrell must be turned and met by bloody-minded tackling

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 07:00

Concussion impacts underline the need to put player welfare first

An issue at every level of rugby – from schools through to club and professional

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 00:00

Frank McNally: Nail-biting finish as Ireland hold on for draw

Ireland’s quest for unprecedented third successive Six Nations title begins with result almost as rare

Mon Feb 08 2016 - 01:00

Leinster grind their way past Connacht at a sodden RDS

Josh van der Flier’s dubious try ends Pat Lam’s men’s resistance on miserable night

Fri Jan 01 2016 - 19:24

Sport remains a glorious enterprise but major ethical questions abound

Falls far short of ideals where the essential was to have fought well not just winning

Tue Nov 03 2015 - 00:59

Matt Williams: Ireland may struggle to earn luck that winners always need

Joe Schmidt has done a wonderful job but team are lacking creativity in midfield

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 08:05

Conor McGregor: ‘I’m surrounded by luxury but it’s built on sacrifice’

Jose Aldo bout set for MGM Grand, Las Vegas December 12th says Dana White

Tue Aug 11 2015 - 11:00

Paul O’Connell confirms Ireland career will end at World Cup

Ireland secondrow was ready to retire from game before Toulon came in with offer

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 01:00

Isa Nacewa excited at prospect of Leinster return

Popular figure eager to resume his playing career with the province

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 08:00

Would the provinces dominate a dream XV from 20 years of Europe?

Leinster, Munster and Ulster have left an indelible mark on a tournament approaching it’s 20th final

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 13:08

Top seeds looking stronger, but no Racing certainty

Saracens in good nick too, and could be the one English club to progress to semi-finals

Sat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy left out of Ireland camp for Wales

Jamie Heaslip, Sean O’Brien and Johnny Sexton all fit enough for Joe Schmidt’s 36

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 13:53

Ireland v England: Crunch time for Six Nations' big two

Gerry Thornley says visitors will be more creative but home advantage favours Ireland

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:08