The Irish Times

Tadhg Furlong sidesteps barrage of praise as memories of Paris keep him grounded

Irish prop does not believe scrum battle will necessarily decide outcome against France

Thu Feb 10 2022 - 06:00

Six Nations Miscellany: Furlong’s fond memory of his first cap

Paul O’Connell presented prop with his jersey on what was to be his last home game

Wed Feb 24 2021 - 06:00

2023 Rugby World Cup: What will the Ireland team look like?

We can already predict a lot about the make-up of the squad for the tournament

Sat Jan 04 2020 - 06:00

Kearney latest doubt with Henshaw out of World Cup opener

Ireland’s resources stretched for Scotland tie with question marks over Earls’ fitness also

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 00:01

Greg Feek and company ponder prop posers as World Cup looms

Versatility could help press the case of the likes of Ryan, Porter and Bealham

Wed Aug 07 2019 - 06:30

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s initial World Cup squad follows predictable lines

The inclusion of uncapped Munster duo Kleyn and Haley the most eye-catching

Wed May 29 2019 - 06:39

Why the Six Nations results will have little or no bearing in Japan

Rugby stats: Squad changes and work done between now and September will be key

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 06:00

Rugby is playing roulette with welfare of brightest and best

Chris Henry’s retirement causes brief pause for reflection ahead of glamorous autumn Tests

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 09:00

Gerry Thornley: Schmidt's Ireland 2.0 taking shape

Argentina clash will be a good barometer of coach's attempt to grow Ireland's depth

Tue Nov 06 2018 - 06:00

Jared Payne forced to retire from pro rugby after head injury

New Zealand-born player has been appointed defence coach at Ulster and will travel to Australia

Mon May 28 2018 - 17:17

Tadhg Furlong and company calm before the storm

Focused prop preparing to lock horns with his fellow Lions Sinckler and Vunipola

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s prop cupboard has never been so well stocked

Next season Joe Schmidt could have 10 props with Test match experience at his disposal

Tue Mar 06 2018 - 06:52

Rugby statistics: People have the power in deciding how Bundee Aki is judged

Few would quibble with impact Payne and Stander have made for adopted country

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 06:45

Gerry Thornley: Residency ruling suits richer countries

Luke Fitzgerald and Ronan O’Gara not afraid to speak their minds on controversial rule

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 05:30

Pat Lam on Connacht putting it up to Toulouse and Europe’s hardest scrum

Under Lam, Connacht have thrived on less, decisively displayed last week

Sat Oct 22 2016 - 10:00

Gerry Thornley: Rugby should be alarmed as concussion issue hits crossroads

Canadian lock Jamie Cudmore is taking legal action against former club Clermont Auvergne

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 08:52

The rugby review: Five things we learned from the weekend

Neutral officials would benefit European rugby, Ireland heavyweights make return

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 14:36

Seán O’Brien aiming to return for Ireland's autumn series

Flanker erring on side of caution as he recovers from hamstring injury

Thu Sept 29 2016 - 01:05

Concussion forces Connacht prop Nathan White to retire

‘It’s disappointing to finish up this way, but I feel that I can look back with a lot of pride’

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 11:30

Connacht braced for barrage from Glasgow Warriors

Pro12 champions no longer underdogs, but have been hit by early-season injury toll

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 02:00

Tommy O’Donnell the surprise omission for South Africa

Joe Schmidt names uncapped forwards Quinn Roux and Sean Reidy in 32-man squad

Thu May 26 2016 - 10:27

Connacht report clean bill of health for Pro12 final

‘That’s the shortest, best squad update of the year,’ said Connacht boss Pat Lam

Tue May 24 2016 - 15:11

Mixed fortunes for Connacht frontrow ahead of Glasgow semi

Finlay Bealham and Rodney Ah You both fit but Denis Buckley out for rest of the season

Tue May 17 2016 - 13:29

Cian Kelleher will be in ‘shop window’ at Connacht

Pat Lam welcomes return of Bundee Aki for game against Glasgow in last round of Pro12

Wed May 04 2016 - 00:00

Girvan Dempsey: Sean O’Brien and Marty Moore close to return

Lam likely to be without Buckley for rest of season after prop fractures ankle

Tue Apr 26 2016 - 01:00

Pat Lam: Glass still half full for Connacht

Pat Lam believes his side are in a ?wonderful position at this stage of the season?

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 17:00

Tom McCartney enjoying being part of Connacht crusade

Former Auckland hooker was coached by Schmidt, Lam and Nucifora in New Zealand

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 08:00

Ulster and Connacht welcome back Ireland heavyweights

Rory Best, Andrew Trimble, Jared Payne and Robbie Henshaw all to start in Pro 12 clash

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 12:50

Leinster and Connacht assess injuries after attritional derby

With two interprovincial clashes this weekend, every player wants a piece of the action

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 01:45

Nathan White a doubt for Connacht’s trip to Ulster

The Irish prop suffered a concussion in Saturday’s win over Leinster at Sportsground

Mon Mar 28 2016 - 16:18

Gerry Thornley: Connacht roar clear of Leinster on and off park

Pat Lam’s side go four points clear at the top on memorable night at Sportsground

Sun Mar 27 2016 - 21:14

Pat Lam excited by summit meeting with Leinster

The Connacht coach highlighted importance of squad ahead of make-or-break run

Wed Mar 23 2016 - 05:00

Finlay Bealham: ‘We just all looked at each other and had a big smile’

Prop enjoys making his debut with his Connacht team mates in heavy Italy win

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 18:39

Finlay Bealham in line for Ireland debut after Cian Healy ruled out

The Leinster prop has been left out for Italy game after picking up a mild hamstring strain

Fri Mar 11 2016 - 14:02