The Irish Times

Three Leinster players on European player of the year shortlist

Caelan Doris, Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, included on five-man shortlist

Tue May 17 2022 - 15:32

Leinster trio in the mix for European Player of the Year award

Caelan Doris, Jimmy O’Brien and Josh van der Flier included on longlist

Tue Feb 01 2022 - 17:03

Ulster running out of time after Nakarawa deal falls through

Province pull out of deal for 33-year-old; Irish squad named for Under-20 Six Nations

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 06:00

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

Ulster sign Nakarawa as Madigan and Herring extend deals

Fijian joins on one-year deal while Madigan and Herring commit to province until 2023

Wed Jan 27 2021 - 19:27

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11

Rugby World Cup: Hooper looking forward to teaming up with Pocock again

‘It is going to be a really good challenge for us coming up against a big back five in their forward pack’

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 21:40

Pool D: Flying Fiji a big danger for Wales and the Wallabies

McKee’s side have more history to make after wins over France and the Maori All Blacks

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 05:00

Ulster take it to the wire with nail-biting win over Racing

Dan McFarland’s side move a step closer to the quarter-finals with win at Kingspan Stadium

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 17:47

Racing 92 on a mission but expect Ulster to push them close

Dan McFarland recalls 13 players following last week's Pro14 loss to Leinster

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 06:00

Tommy Seymour grabs hat-trick of tries as Scotland pummel Fiji

Gregor Townsend’s side trailed in the first half before taking control after break

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 16:53

Ulster come ready to party but Racing’s beat proves too much

Paris aristocrats secure bonus-point win after wild and loose game at La Defense Arena

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 20:03

Gordon D’Arcy: Beirne’s arrival can help take Munster to another level

A flowing philosophy over a rigid system looks like Munster’s new foundation stone

Wed Oct 03 2018 - 06:00

Leinster earn their place among Europe’s finest after outmuscling Racing

McGrath says being forced to grind out victory in Champions Cup made it extra special

Mon May 14 2018 - 06:40

Leinster reign in Spain with fourth Champions Cup win

Isa Nacewa signs off in style in his final European appearance for the province

Sat May 12 2018 - 18:43

Leinster keep their cool as they seek glory in Basque country

It will be a tight final against Racing, but province can prove they are Europe's best

Sat May 12 2018 - 06:00

Champions Cup final: 10 things you really should know

Match details, team news, how to watch, and the big talking points for Leinster v Racing 92

Thu May 10 2018 - 11:04

Even without Machenaud, Racing will make formidable foes

Parisians are in good shape as they prepare to face Leinster in Sunday’s finals in Bilbao

Wed May 09 2018 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Racing will not live with Leinster for 80 minutes

Parallels with 2009 abound and leaders from that campaign should give side the edge

Wed May 09 2018 - 05:30

Leinster and Racing dominate European Player of the Year shortlist

Three Leinster players and two Racing 92 players in shortlist ahead of Bilbao final

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 11:04

Knives at a gun fight: The 21 minutes that killed off Munster

Teddy Thomas was sensational in opening quarter of the game as Racing stormed ahead

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 07:00

Racing start leaves Munster cast adrift in Bordeaux

Munster flourish comes too late as French side set up final date with Leinster

Sun Apr 22 2018 - 18:06

Munster’s Mr Dependable grasping every opportunity

For so long in the shadows, Holland now a regular starter for Van Graan’s side

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 06:00

Racing 92: French aristocrats keep ahead of fashion and controversy

Paris club’s latest reincarnation has not been all plain sailing

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

Racing and Ryan set up Munster semi-final in Bordeaux

Paris club secure Champions Cup quarter-final victory away to Clermont Auvergne

Sun Apr 01 2018 - 15:57

Munster keep their noses in front despite Racing’s slim victory

Losing bonus point keeps Johann van Graan’s side on top of Pool 4 ahead of final round

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 17:49

Munster must cross the great financial divide

Facing in-form Racing 92 in their spanking new €360m ground a major assignment

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00

Peter O’Mahony wary of friend turned foe Donnacha Ryan

Munster captain has the height of respect for fomer team-mate, now Racing 92 secondrow

Thu Jan 11 2018 - 01:00

Tadhg Furlong only Ireland player named in world’s top 10

England’s Owen Farrell voted as the world’s best player by Rugby World magazine

Tue Jan 02 2018 - 12:11

Ireland need to be the party poopers and play it safe against Fiji

The more Joe Schmidt’s side spill the ball, the more they invite Fiji to counter off turnovers

Sat Nov 18 2017 - 06:00

Ireland v Fiji: Fiji player profiles

Big, strong, full of flair and possessing world-class talent

Fri Nov 17 2017 - 20:08

Ian McKinley makes Italy debut in win over Fiji

Conor O’Shea’s side end nine-match losing streak with victory in Sicily

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 16:59

Schmidt has window of opportunity to increase Ireland’s depth

Coach intends to use contests in run-up to Six Nations to continue to blood young players

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 06:00

Munster chisel out victory over Racing in an old-school bruiser

Conor Murray’s opportunism breaks deadlock at Thomond Park

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 21:30