The Irish Times

What’s Van Graan going to do that Bath’s other well-paid coaches couldn’t?

Whatever happens next, it already feels like the season is long beyond saving

Thu May 05 2022 - 14:09

The Offload: Eddie Jones back sticking needles in people’s eyes

Sam Burgess bites back and savages Ford, English RFU keen to reduce two metre rule

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 11:00

Gordon D’Arcy: If Farrell can tap into our self-worth, we’re all on a winner

New manager’s biggest challenge is to inspire players to work as a team for their country

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 06:15

Geordan Murphy recruits Mike Ford in a bid to save Leicester

Former Ireland and England defence coach brought in to help stave off relegation

Tue Apr 02 2019 - 22:33

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

Ireland grateful beneficiaries of Andy Farrell’s resurgence

Growing realisation in England that the man they sacked in 2015 is a top class coach

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 06:00

Juice billionaire’s backing runs dry for Germany’s RWC bid

Hans-Peter Wild spent €20m to get Germany to within three games of the tournament

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 19:00

Jacob Stockdale: the fearless rookie producing All Black numbers

21-year-old’s superb pace and try-scoring ability makes up for his defensive weaknesses

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 07:00

Rassie Erasmus exit from Munster a major blow for province

New coach will have to understand tight restrictions and fit in with Schmidt philosophy

Fri Jun 30 2017 - 21:26

Owen Farrell plays straight bat as he stays mum about dad

England centre shows his defensive qualities when topic of Andy Farrell is brought up

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 22:01

Richard Cockerill named as Edinburgh’s new head coach

Former Leicester Tigers hooker and boss to take over Pro 12 side ahead of 2017/18 season

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 10:46

Toulon swoop to add Richard Cockerill to coaching staff

Mike Ford recruits Cockerill days after he is sacked as Leicester’s Director of Rugby

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 18:30

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

Irish ready to give nouveau riche French a run for their money

Provinces will have to punch above weight when they face financial behemoths of Top14

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: No Racing certainty but Munster will be up against it

Rassie Erasmus’s side need to offer more variety than they displayed against Leinster

Wed Oct 12 2016 - 05:00

Nothing defensive as Andy Farrell ready to take care of business for Ireland

The defence coach’s new posting seems serene enough after England’s World Cup

Fri Sept 16 2016 - 09:06

Gerry Thornley: Appointing Stuart Lancaster a good move

Arrival of former England head coach should benefit the province and Lancaster himself

Tue Sept 06 2016 - 05:45

Stuart Lancaster aims to make Leinster a dominant force in Europe again

‘I think I come back a better coach now and I think I can give that to Leinster Rugby’

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 13:42

Leinster line up Mike Ford to replace Kurt McQuilkin

Surprise departure of New Zealander means province must find a new defence coach

Thu Aug 18 2016 - 01:01

Bath pull plug on Mike Ford’s tenure as coach

Ford pays price for poor season as club finished in ninth place

Mon May 16 2016 - 16:37

Mike Ford credits Leo Cullen for nurturing young Leinster talent

Bath coach laments his side’s inability to cope with a vibrant, free-running Leinster

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 02:52

Fountain of youth comes good for Leinster with fighting victory

Leo Cullen’s side controlled the game at the RDS to send Bath crashing out of Europe

Sat Jan 16 2016 - 19:53

Bath look set to bow out of European Champions Cup after defeat to Toulon

Late penalty from Frédéric Michalak proved just enough to save Toulon from their first home defeat in Europe’s elite competition

Sun Jan 10 2016 - 18:34

Andy Farrell comes to Ireland with World Cup baggage

Early exit of host nation England tarnishes coach’s otherwise fine record

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00

Jimmy Gopperth a key figure as Wasps gain revenge on Bath

Outhalf scores 22 points as visitors storm to an impressive win at Recreation Ground

Sun Dec 20 2015 - 22:10

Wales number eight Talupe Faletau to join Bath

24-year-old to leave Newport Gwent Dragons for the Rec at the end of the season

Wed Dec 09 2015 - 11:03

Sporting Advent Calendar #4: Sam Burgess debacle leaves only one real loser

Horribly mismanaged by Stuart Lancaster, Burgess became the scapegoat for England’s dismal World Cup showing

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 12:00

Bath revival shows two defeats need not be fatal - Mike Ford

Coach says lack of focus against Leinster would have been punished by Toulon

Mon Nov 23 2015 - 08:53

Leo Cullen asks Leinster supporters to remain patient

Second straight Champions Cup defeat leaves European hopes hanging by a thread

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 19:14

Leinster ready to come out fighting against Bath

Province boast an unbeaten record at The Rec but English side are hungry for revenge

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 01:00

Mike Ford: Sam Burgess ‘didn’t have the stomach’ to fight for Bath future

‘For me this was the time to roll his sleeves up and become the player that I thought he could be – and he chose not to’

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 17:04

Munster eager to retain Simon Zebo’s services

Coach Anthony Foley hoping winger signs a new deal and reject Toulouse’s bid

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 01:28

Sam Burgess returns to Bath training, but for how long?

Following England’s World Cup exit it’s been reported he could return to rugby league

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 15:10

Sam Burgess’ return to Australian Rugby League edges closer

The Bath player is expected to leave rugby union for a return to Sydney

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 17:28