The Irish Times

Gerry Thornley: When players hit their 30s, they can really hit their stride

Enforced Covid ‘time out’ may benefit players heading into the next phase of their career

Tue Sept 01 2020 - 06:00

My favourite sporting moment: Les Bleus tear up formbook to stun New Zealand

I’ve never ever come across such shocked and crestfallen players as those All Blacks

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Competition looks fierce for 31 spots for Japan

Little rest forthcoming for England’s busy international contingent

Mon Dec 03 2018 - 10:45

Saracens leave it late to secure bonus-point win over Lyon

Substitute Alex Lewington goes over for fourth try with three minutes to go

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 20:27

Brunel praises Bastereaud as he changes backline for Italy clash

‘It seems like he has reached a new dimension since he was named captain at Toulon’

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 15:03

Conor O’Shea makes ‘difficult decision’ to omit Ian McKinley

'This setback will only steel him to put more pressure on the guys ahead of him'

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 19:17

French count the cost of defeat as players sidelined by injury

Jacques Brunel acknowledges Ireland’s effort and match-winning drop goal by Sexton

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 06:00

Late, late shows: Looking back at five of Ireland’s most dramatic finishes

Ireland are no strangers to late euphoria – and late heartbreak – when the clock runs out

Sun Feb 04 2018 - 08:00

Ian Madigan to join Pat Lam after signing Bristol deal

Ireland international signs three-year deal with English club worth over €1.5m

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 01:17

Ian Madigan nears Bordeaux exit but has not heard from IRFU

Ireland outhalf must wait for club to sign replacement before making next move

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 19:41

Overlooking Ian Madigan sends out clear message

Irish management will only turn to overseas-based players in rare circumstances

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 21:32

Toulon work hard to beat Scarlets and keep pressure on Saracens

Mike Ford's team do enough in first half to put distance on Welsh side and return to winning ways

Sun Dec 11 2016 - 20:27

Brutal Bordeaux finally shatter brave Ulster resistance

Les Kiss’s side fold after second half onslaught ultimately proves too much

Sun Oct 16 2016 - 16:22

Ulster will need Paddy Jackson in top form in Bordeaux

Ian Madigan knows he is in shop window for Ireland place as Champions Cup kicks off

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 22:00

Ian Madigan puts himself back in the shop window

Bordeaux outhalf may be enjoying his new life in France but he still harbours Irish ambitions

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00

Keith Earls and Conor Murray sign new three-year IRFU deals

International duo will stay at Munster until 2019 World Cup at least

Wed Jan 27 2016 - 16:20

Gordon D'Arcy: Judging Irish rugby on last three months is foolish

Retaining the Six Nations and winning World Cup pool constitutes a decent season for us

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 05:45

Ian Madigan exit will put IRFU policy under microscope

Ireland outhalf’s move to Bordeaux-Bègles guided by desire to be world class

Tue Dec 29 2015 - 01:01

Ireland’s Garry Ringrose up for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award

The Blackrock centre has been impressive in the U20 World Cup in New Zealand

Tue Jun 17 2014 - 22:57

Three wins can set up a famous final four

Munster tackle Toulouse first with Aviva Stadium semi-final places within grasp

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00

Munster can see off old foes Toulouse at Thomond Park

Guy Noves has some injury concerns that might not be resolved until this morning

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00

Connacht need to be at full throttle as Toulouse look for revenge

Timing could hardly be worse as flu hits squad

Sat Dec 14 2013 - 01:00

Connacht stun Toulouse to claim famous win

Pat Lam’s side send shockwaves around European rugby with 16-14 win

Sun Dec 08 2013 - 17:07

Heineken Cup Pool-by-Pool Guide

Familiar faces expected to progress but Montpellier could be surprise packet

Wed Oct 09 2013 - 01:00