The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must get England’s Ford to reverse into Twickenham traffic

George Ford and Owen Farrell must be turned and met by bloody-minded tackling

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 07:00

Blackrock’s ‘Dream Team’ – where are they now?

Five players would go on to play for Ireland, a future great of the game was on the bench

Thu Jan 28 2016 - 18:31

Leicester’s Mauger change exposes Munster’s conservatism

Former All Black centre symbolises Tiger’s willingness to embrace something new

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 00:58

Irish provinces out of place in rugby’s rich man’s world

Wasps’ brilliant back three highlights new money available to English Premiership clubs

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 01:12

RWC 15: The 10 least memorable Irish games at World Cups

We’ve had the highs but John O’Sullivan remembers the lows too - from 1987 to 2011

Fri Sept 11 2015 - 14:00

Leo Cullen and the making of a Leinster leader

Appointment as head coach of 37-year-old student of the game should not surprise

Fri Aug 21 2015 - 09:43

Tommy O’Donnell’s injury clouds Cardiff win

Ireland muddied its selection waters whereas disjointed Welsh clarified theirs

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 07:57

Ireland back to business with first warm-up match against Wales

World Cup hopefuls get opportunity to seize moment in front of capacity crowd

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 23:59

Gordon D’Arcy’s dancing feet a trump card in stellar career

Ireland centre possessed wondrous footwork but all-round game was always first-class

Sat May 02 2015 - 11:38

Gordon D’Arcy’s career scaled heights after few early stumbles

Ireland centre delivered on rare ability in 2004 when he was named player of season

Sat May 02 2015 - 01:13

Would the provinces dominate a dream XV from 20 years of Europe?

Leinster, Munster and Ulster have left an indelible mark on a tournament approaching it’s 20th final

Tue Apr 28 2015 - 13:08

Jonathan Joseph’s all-court game a real threat to Leinster

Bath and England centre has blossomed as a player since moving to Recreation Ground

Sat Apr 04 2015 - 01:00

Paul Burke steps down as Leicester Tigers backs’ coach

Fellow former Ireland international Geordan Murphy could step up from his assistant’s role

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 19:29

Next chapter in the real life of Brian O’Driscoll

His new book closes the first half of his life, but Brian O’Driscoll has a lot to look forward to in the years ahead

Sat Oct 25 2014 - 10:58

Tigers coach Richard Cockerill confident he can turn things around

Poor early season results and a long injury list pile pressure on Leicester coach a week away from Ulster clash

Thu Oct 09 2014 - 11:02

AJ MacGinty warms to Eagles nest

Irish wild geese impressing in United States rugby arena

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 01:00

Irish abroad: Grenoble’s green streak continues

Mini-Irish revolution driving the French Top 14 team’s coaching and scoring

Mon Sept 29 2014 - 01:00

How Frozen helped Ireland women really let it go against New Zealand

Disney singalong helped inspire Lynne Cantwell and team-mates to a famous win

Thu Aug 07 2014 - 01:00

Leo Cullen moves on to the production line

As a player he always knew his job and he won’t be any different as a coach

Sat May 10 2014 - 10:00

Twickenham tie has feel of slam decider

England’s set-piece play and scrum may not be enough to see off this wily old Irish outfit

Sat Feb 22 2014 - 01:00

New dreams for Newbridge

Every so often one of the lesser lights of Leinster schools rugby threatens to shine brightest. In 2014 that could undoubtedly be Newbridge College

Wed Jan 22 2014 - 01:00

Rala was rolled into the lift, feet bound, arms pinned, mouth duct-taped . . .

Just one of the many tales in Ireland bag man Patrick “Rala” O’Reilly’s new book

Thu Oct 24 2013 - 01:00

Determined Jones keeps coming back for more

Plagued by injuries during his career, Munster’s Leinster-born fullback is just focused on the next challenge

Sat Oct 12 2013 - 01:00

Joe Schmidt puts his stamp on Ireland squad

The 42 players will assemble at Carton House on Sunday

Wed Sept 18 2013 - 00:51

These US Eagles have their talons sharpened for Ireland

The physical US team are in the mood to cause a shock next Saturday

Sat Jun 01 2013 - 01:00

Stuart Hogg’s fancy footwork brings him into the line for his Lions debut

Distantly related to George Best, the Scottish fullback has had a rapid rise

Fri May 31 2013 - 01:00

Leicester confirm Geordan Murphy’s new coaching role

Club legend to assist former Ireland team-mate Paul Burke with Tigers’ backline

Mon May 27 2013 - 11:51

Geordan Murphy confined to coaching role as Leicester chase Premiership title

Niall Morris and Matt O’Connor maintain Irish interest in final

Wed May 22 2013 - 02:00

Murphy to end playing career with Leicester

Former Ireland international expected to take on coaching role

Tue May 07 2013 - 16:49

O’Connor to be confirmed as Schmidt’s replacement at Leinster in next few days

Geordan Murphy set to take up coaching role and says his former boss is a great bloke

Tue Apr 30 2013 - 07:00