The Irish Times

The most enjoyable environments are when you win, says Sexton

‘Things just click with time ... and now it’s about figuring out ways we can try to improve’

Wed Feb 09 2022 - 06:00

Toulon’s sense of grievance is entirely understandable

Not a single case of on-the-field transmission of the Covid-19 virus has been confirmed

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 05:00

Ireland can treat fans to some tricks on Halloween night in Paris

Conor Murray warns Les Bleus’ new-found ability to play as a unit could prove problematic

Fri Oct 30 2020 - 06:02

Chris Robshaw set to join Rugby United New York from Harlequins

Franchise co-owner James Kennedy says he is going to meet with Simon Zebo in March

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 17:14

Johnny Sexton says Ireland captaincy makes him emotional

New captain seems to be in a good place ahead of Six Nations opener against Scotland

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 09:24

Leinster’s trust in Cullen paying handsome dividends

Coach overcame a shaky start to guide the province back to the summit of European game

Sat Dec 14 2019 - 01:00

Rory Best to captain Barbarians against Wales on Saturday

Warren Gatland coaches Baa-Baas as he prepares for emotional farewell in Cardiff

Thu Nov 28 2019 - 11:20

Pool C: youthful France have a mountain to climb in Japan

Les Bleus look dysfunctional but the likes of Ntamack and Dupont offer glimmer of hope

Sun Aug 04 2019 - 05:00

Mathieu Bastareaud left out of France World Cup squad

Morgan Parra, wing Teddy Thomas and prop Uini Atonio were also left out of the squad

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 13:25

France targeting Ronan O’Gara for coaching role

Media reports in France also claim Paul O’Connell is set to leave Stade Francais

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 14:03

Liam Toland: Key questions remain ahead of Wales test

The Irish side worked France’s defensive errors and laziness to get it over the line

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 05:00

Ireland 26 France 14: France player ratings

Felix Lambey’s performance is a silver lining on a bleak day for French rugby in Dublin

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 18:11

Ireland find cold comfort against France

Four tries for Joe Schmidt’s side secured a bonus point ahead of final trip to Cardiff

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 13:56

Lightening quick Jordan Larmour the standout act

Impressive performance from Ireland’s 21-year-old fullback brings crowd to its feet

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 13:53

With a fair wind, back-to-strength Ireland can sink France

Joe Schmidt knows his side have to win this one, and now he’s got the team that can do it

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 06:00

Rugby stats: Ireland don’t need to try too hard to beat the French

Rugby statistics: Once a staple of Paris trips, touchdowns are now thin on the ground

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 07:00

Six Nations: Ireland v France - France player profiles

Patrick Madden profiles France as they go unchanged for the first time since 2012

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 06:00

Unchanged French side slightly unnerving for Ireland

First France coach to name the same team for successive Tests since 2012

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 05:30

France stick with the same team that beat Scotland

Jacques Brunel has retained the same French matchday 23 for the trip to Dublin

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 08:21

No shortage of advice for Brunel as he juggles his options again

Critics claim France coach’s chopping and changing means he is unsure of his best backline

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 06:00

Weakened Scotland bidding to expose self-belief of unpredictable France

Townsend’s team in with a decent shout of pulling off a first victory in Paris since 1999

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 19:18

Jacques Brunel and France turn to youth for visit of Scotland

Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack in the halfbacks with Parra and Lopez dropped

Tue Feb 19 2019 - 11:50

Six Nations 2019: Brunel and France looking for youthful revival

Les Bleus endured a torrid 2018 but can call on exciting crop of junior world champions

Fri Feb 01 2019 - 07:00

Romain Ntamack selected to make France debut against Wales

Jacques Brunel names 19-year-old at inside centre with Mathieu Bastareaud excluded

Wed Jan 30 2019 - 09:01

European Rugby Previews

Forward power can help Castres pip Exeter in one of weekend’s most intriguing ties

Sat Oct 20 2018 - 06:30

Connacht's cutting of Sevu Reece shows social media sets the agenda

Sevu Reece case show Twitter and Instagram are final judges of a player’s moral standing

Fri Oct 05 2018 - 05:00

New Zealand take advantage of questionable yellow to blow France away

All Blacks ran in three tries while France lock Paul Gabrillagues was sin-binned

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 15:14

Gerry Thornley: Results have vindicated increased use of TMOs

Analysis of video replays has ensured many more correct decisions than wrong ones

Sat Apr 07 2018 - 06:00

England rugby player gets four-week ban over ‘homophobic slur’

Denny Solomona banned for four weeks after being found guilty of alleged slur

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 12:14

Gordon D’Arcy: Attitude and discipline key to Munster

Multitalented Toulon relaxed for one vital moment and Conway made them pay

Wed Apr 04 2018 - 06:00

Drama kings Munster complete another white-knuckle ride

Conor Murray and Andrew Conway score tries with Munster six points adrift of Toulon

Mon Apr 02 2018 - 06:00

Toulon rue failure to turn Thomond dominance into points

Bastareaud : ‘We had a lot of opportunities and errors with the ball’

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 19:20

Munster’s giant slayers win epic battle with Toulon

Stunning late Andrew Conway try seals place in Champions Cup semi-finals for Munster

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 17:57

Only Munster's best will do against Toulon's galacticos

Province’s collective effort may need to add to more than the individual parts to foil French giants

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00