The Irish Times

Attack and skills coach depart Eddie Jones’s backroom staff

Simon Amor and Jason Ryles depart in another major overhaul after Six Nations

Fri May 14 2021 - 18:40

Six Nations 2021: A bluffer’s guide to Italy

Young squad light on experience - with 15 players who have less than 10 caps

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 06:00

Paddy Jackson rescues draw for London Irish against Harlequins

Former Ireland outhalf lands tricky conversion in final minute to deny Harlequins win

Sun Jan 10 2021 - 18:52

Munster youngsters shine in victory against Harlequins

Van Graan and assistant coaches rewarded with a strong finish to game by the province

Sun Dec 13 2020 - 21:42

Munster can make the most of home comforts against Harlequins

Two-time European champions set to start with a win despite lack of Thomond roar

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00

Let’s face it, Saracens don’t really care that they are rugby’s most hated team

Often used as motivation, the club and supporters are aware of their pariah status

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 08:00

Harlequins sign Chris Ashton after release from Sale

England wing left Sale after ‘a disagreement on how we want to play the game’

Wed Mar 04 2020 - 14:57

McFarland demands better after Ulster escape to victory

Cooney’s late penalty denies Harlequins and keeps province top of Champions Cup pool

Mon Dec 09 2019 - 06:00

Niall Saunders pursues his rugby dream through blood, sweat and tears

Harlequins scrumhalf has not let a debilitating medical condition derail his chosen career

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 06:40

2019-20 Champions Cup pool-by-pool guide

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the contenders ahead of the first round of Champions Cup games

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 12:11

Champions Cup head-to-head: James Ryan v Maro Itoje

Two young locks already achieving greatness and destined for stellar careers

Wed May 08 2019 - 17:33

Gerry Thornley: Epic final in prospect as two rugby machines collide

Most consistently dominant forces in Europe have proven their worth repeatedly

Tue May 07 2019 - 06:37

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

England bring in John Mitchell as defence coach

Former New Zealand head coach added to Eddie Jones’ backroom team

Tue Sept 18 2018 - 15:52

Eddie Jones suffers new blow with loss of England’s sports science head

England head coach left with another sizeable hole in backroom staff to fill

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 01:38

Owen Farrell’s 27-point haul books final spot for Saracens

Wasps finally find their sting after trailing by 25 points early in the second half

Sat May 19 2018 - 15:12

Hartley and Daly to return for England clash with Ireland

Mixed injury news for English as Courtney Lawes and Nathan Hughes face long layoffs

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 15:52

England intent on ‘hunting down’ opponents in Six Nations

‘We’re militarily red-teaming our own side to see what weaknesses we have’ says Guscard

Thu Jan 25 2018 - 21:02

Would introvert leader Mark McCall fit the bill for Irish role?

Two of the three pillars of Saracens’ success explain what the makes the third tick

Fri May 19 2017 - 14:12

Saracens building identity and tearing down perceptions

Mark McCall has played key role in helping build north London rugby powerhouse

Sat Apr 22 2017 - 06:00

Gordon D'Arcy: Stick to Schmidt's plan and England can be beaten

Payne’s return would strengthen Ireland who must target Ford’s defensive limitations

Wed Mar 15 2017 - 07:00

High-flying England need big win to silence their critics

Scotland will aim to disrupt Eddie Jones’s men if doubts about breaking record set in

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 10:00

Q&A: What is the controversy surrounding Italy’s tactics?

All you need to know about the Italian strategy not to use rucks against England

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 12:19

George Kruis ruled out of England opener and possibly entire Six Nations

Lock suffered knee injury in training session on Tuesday described as ‘super intense’

Thu Feb 02 2017 - 09:31

Champions England turn to MMA in search for Six Nations edge

Defence coach Paul Gustard believes octagon skills could transfer to pitch

Mon Jan 23 2017 - 00:57

Backroom staff key if Lions are to achieve the improbable

Lions must let All Blacks’ young stars know something massive is coming their way

Tue Sept 06 2016 - 15:51

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

Sergio Parisse all-too-familiar with the pain of defeat

Italian number eight is looking for his first test win over England on Sunday in Rome

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 11:56

Six Nations: Ireland have hard act to follow in pursuit of three in a row

With France and England away, third title in succession looks a tall order

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 13:49

Dylan Hartley named England captain for Six Nations

Eddie Jones chooses hooker with history of disciplinary issues to replace Chris Robshaw

Mon Jan 25 2016 - 14:41

Owen Farrell has no issue with Andy Farrell’s Ireland move

Saracens and England player says Ireland have got a top-quality coach

Fri Jan 15 2016 - 23:05

Bristol considering legal action against English Rugby Football Union

Club have refused to release Steve Borthwick so he can take up England forwards role

Wed Dec 16 2015 - 11:11

Steve Borthwick caught in club versus country row over appointment

Bristol maintain no agreement is yet in place to allow coach become England assistant

Tue Dec 15 2015 - 16:42

England assistant coaches axed as Eddie Jones makes his mark

Andy Farrell, Graham Rowntree and Mike Catt follow Stuart Lancaster out the door

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 16:40