The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: Henshaw can count himself lucky his Lions dream is still a reality

Hard to see why the laws were not applied fully to his tackle on Robert Baloucoune

Tue May 18 2021 - 06:00

Six Nations 2021: English based players putting Wales at a disadvantage

Clive Woodward backs his compatriot, Simon Zebo explains Finn Russell’s nickname

Tue Feb 02 2021 - 09:00

Pros and cons: Dion O’Cuinneagain on professionalism, then and now

The former Irish captain is now a doctor in his native South Africa

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00

Bridging the gap: ‘A lot of what I loved about rugby got lost in the end’

Three Ireland players look back at the 1995 Rugby World Cup and the start of professionalism

Sat Jun 13 2020 - 07:00

It’s been 20 years since the Red Army was born in Bordeaux

Munster truly announced themselves as a force in European rugby by beating Toulouse

Thu May 07 2020 - 14:00

Karaoke on the Champs-Élysées: 20 years on from Brian O’Driscoll’s hat-trick in Paris

Rob Henderson speaks to Gerry Thornley about an unforgettable Paris afternoon

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 05:30

Gerry Thornley: Wild reactions to this Ireland team as fickle as the wind

While we revel in the wins, too many people seem to delight in vilifying this team after defeat

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 06:00

Farrell aiming to build on achievements of previous incumbents

Last four national coaches have all left Irish rugby in a stronger place

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 12:00

Trevor Brennan: passing the baton to the next generation

With his son playing for France Under-20s, the former Irish international’s story goes on

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 06:00

Perfection the standard set for Munster and Johann van Graan

Province are evolving under the 38-year-old South African but still have a long way to go

Sat Dec 15 2018 - 06:00

Miriam Lord: Senator says ‘highwayman’ slur helped rob him of his seat

Paudie Coffey suing newspaper over comparison with 18th-century thief William Crotty

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 22:32

Leinster and Munster set to add to a history of friendly violence

Matches between the provinces never short of an edge but the tribes have amalgamated

Fri May 18 2018 - 06:00

Tadhg Furlong mixes fire with ice in trenches of the frontrow

24-year-old’s stock keeps rising with chance to prove himself further against huge Springboks

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 16:44

Gordon D’Arcy: Informal leaders have huge role to play

If they don’t drive the culture, the team suffers – as on the Lions tour in 2005

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 06:00

Erasmus expected to opt for Bleyendaal as Munster outhalf

JJ Hanrahan may not make match-day squad for the visit to Castres on Sunday

Wed Oct 11 2017 - 01:01

Rugby Stats: Nervous times for Lions still involved with clubs

Many Irish players have full-blooded Pro12 clashes before they join up with squad

Thu May 18 2017 - 07:00

England poised to have the Lion’s share in touring squad

Six Nations winners are usually rewarded with the biggest representation on tour

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 07:00

Haka: Tradition must be abused, or at least ignored

‘Why should a side coming to Ireland get the first applause by doing a dance’

Mon Oct 31 2016 - 05:00

Anthony Foley’s wife remembers ‘idyllic life with her soul mate’

Olive Foley pays emotional tribute to late Munster coach at church in Killaloe

Fri Oct 21 2016 - 18:58

Gordon D’Arcy: Axel taught a new generation the Munster way

Anthony would do anything for you on the field. And you wanted to do the same for him

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 10:36

Being Paulie: The rugby evolution of Paul O’Connell

Keith Duggan talks to the former Ireland and Munster lock as he opens up about his career

Sat Oct 08 2016 - 08:30

Plenty at stake as Ireland aim to sign off with victory over Wales

Players last chance to impress Joe Schmidt as Paul O’Connell plays his final home Test

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 13:19

Paul O’Connell not dwelling on ‘the long goodbye’

Ireland captain’s focus is purely on team's preparations for Rugby World Cup

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 16:02

Paul O’Connell: By any measure, one of the great locks

Ireland captain set to reach 100 cap milestone against Wales in Six Nations this weekend

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 05:45

Ireland v England: Where history can be won or lost

Six Nations clashes with the ‘auld enemy’ are always epic battles where winner takes all

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00

A good bagman is a team’s prized asset

Apart from lugging the gear around, a reliable kit man is a fixer, motivator and confidant all rolled into one

Mon Dec 15 2014 - 16:16

Sporting Books of the Year: Deeds, drama and trying to put the record straight

GAA, soccer and rugby followers have lots of choice this Christmas with stories that range from the personal to the universal

Sat Dec 13 2014 - 10:00

Heineken Cup did us proud, and we it

It will be interesting to see if ERC’s replacement body can also double their competition turnovers in just five years

Tue Apr 22 2014 - 06:00

Bowe back fighting fit and ready for Saracens challenge

Ulster winger keen to put injuries in past and drive province to Heineken Cup semi-final

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00

Ireland must retain the ball better against Australia if they are to prevail

A similarly disproportionate tackle count as against Samoa last week would only spell trouble

Wed Nov 13 2013 - 01:00

Ronan O’Gara returns to Cork for testimonial dinner

Record Heineken Cup points scorer says he would love to coach Munster some day

Fri Oct 25 2013 - 10:07

Tommy Bowe ‘nervous but excited’ at prospect of emerging victorious in Lions series decider

Ireland international far from risk averse and at 29 this could be his last Lions tour

Sat Jul 06 2013 - 01:00

Parties, pints and potholes - life is never dull when you’re following the Lions

I’m rooming with Peter Clohessy. It’s like living with a new-born baby

Sat Jun 29 2013 - 10:00

Munster’s Marcus Horan announces retirement from rugby

Prop won 67 caps for Ireland and two Heineken Cups with Munster

Thu Apr 11 2013 - 18:00