The Irish Times

Irish hotel industry's impressive renaissance complicated by ‘distorted’ market

Agenda: Hospitality sector figures skewed by pent-up demand, inflation and refugees

Fri May 06 2022 - 05:45

Gordon D’Arcy: No URC games during international window hit Leinster the hardest

Ulster’s James Hume capitalised on sluggish hosts to outduel both Henshaw and Frawley

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Faith in system crucial as new season gets under way

Three of the four Irish provinces will be satisfied with the opening weekend of the URC

Wed Sept 29 2021 - 09:28

Quinn Roux to leave Connacht at the end of the season

Secondrow could be heading to Toulon when seven-year stint in Galway comes to an end

Mon May 10 2021 - 13:16

Tadhg Furlong ‘happy out’ back on the farm, back in the centre of his universe

Leinster and Ireland prop is keeping busy getting back to basics in Wexford

Sat Apr 25 2020 - 07:00

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

Joe Schmidt interview: The future remains a blank page

The exiting Ireland coach speaks about Irish rugby culture, his career, and the World Cup

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 23:00

Japan’s Luke Thompson aiming to bow out on a high

Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC

Sun Sept 15 2019 - 19:00

John Cooney thriving on opportunity among the sons of Ulster

Ruan Pienaar’s departure proved to be key as scrumhalf made move to Belfast from Connacht

Sat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00

Tipping Point: Maybe Joe Schmidt is on the verge of being burnt out

This Six Nations has seen an Ireland side so unlike the ones that have gone before

Mon Mar 18 2019 - 06:00

Quinn Roux more at home than ever in the Ireland set-up

Now an Irish citizen, South African enjoying his time with Connacht and his life in Galway

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 06:00

Geordan Murphy needs Tigers to wear hearts on sleeves

Former Ireland international was appointed Leicester’s full-time coach on Tuesday

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 18:52

Geordan Murphy made permanent Leicester head coach

Former Irish fullback has said club is at ‘their lowest ebb’ after run of eight straight defeats

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 19:10

Geordan Murphy: 'It’s a fickle world but it’s nice to be doing what you love'

Leicester coach knows the pressure is on at a club where the message is win, just win

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 08:00

Ulster’s key players return for must-win game against Leicester Tigers

With Scarlets and Racing 92 also in Pool Four, win tonight is crucial for province

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

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

Gerry Thornley: Dominic Ryan has done a service for the sport he loves

Former rugby player illustrated how terrifying concussion and brain trauma can be

Tue Sept 11 2018 - 07:00

Geordan Murphy makes perfect start in Tigers role

“I’ll do the best job I can while I’m in the job and take it one game at a time,” he said

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 20:27

Leicester job gives Geordan Murphy a chance to shine

Long-serving Irishman faces first game in charge after the sacking of Matt O’Connor

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 15:06

Dominic Ryan: The terrifying concussions which have forced my retirement

Leicester flanker announces his retirement as head injuries take a career-ending toll

Sat Sept 08 2018 - 06:00

Mixed emotions as Geordan Murphy takes helm at Leicester

Former Leicester player is one of many Irish men coaching around the world

Wed Sept 05 2018 - 07:30

Geordan Murphy takes over at Leicester as Matt O’Connor exits

Head coach leaves after an opening Premiership weekend thrashing at Exeter

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 19:31

Gerry Thornley: Wherever Joey Carbery goes it's a win for Ireland

The 22-year-old is on the horns of a dilemma and has no guarantees with Leinster or Ulster

Tue May 29 2018 - 07:00

Leo Cullen: Isa Nacewa lifting Pro14 trophy was my season’s highlight

Leinster coach praises ‘irreplaceable’ captain after province secures a record fifth title

Mon May 28 2018 - 01:00

Dylan Hartley ruled out of England’s tour to South Africa

England captain’s decision to rest this summer comes after latest concussion setback

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 08:36

No quarter given: Jamie Heaslip recalls Leinster's last-eight battles

Former number eight played in all of Leinster’s quarter-finals up until last year

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 06:00

Jack Conan eager to grab his biggest opportunity yet

Leinster stalwart looking forward to locking horns with revered Italian No 8 Sergio Parisse

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 06:00

Johann van Graan praises Munster's maturity

Leicester coach Matt O’Connor says Munster have rediscovered their edge

Mon Dec 18 2017 - 06:00

Twenty years a Tiger: Geordan Murphy ready for fresh challenge

Leicester’s assistant coach favourite to take top job at Cardiff Blues next season

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00

Nobody beats Leicester twice – and that may hold true

A Munster win would constitute a bigger achievement than what they did a week ago

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 01:00

Leicester coach confident Manu Tuilagi will return to form

England centre is on verge of returning after sustaining knee injury at start of season

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 18:39

Wales' Six Nations hopes hit by Taulupe Faletau injury

Faletau out for three or four months with knee ligament injury; Warburton also out

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 18:44

Gerry Thornley: Provinces should be wary of historic turnarounds

Champions Cup losers have revenge as motive not to lose return leg

Tue Dec 12 2017 - 07:00