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

Gerry Thornley: Eight great Leinster wins in Europe that trump Exeter comeback

The Sandy Park win is a long way down any list of great victories in the competition

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 21:00

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

Joe Schmidt at the Aviva Stadium: The pleasure, the privilege was ours

Today marks the end of an era with the Kiwi's last home game in charge of Ireland

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 07:10

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

Ireland hit the scoring stakes hard in historic year

In 24 matches, 37 different individual players crossed the line for Joe Schmidt's side

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 06:28

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

Champions Cup: Gerry Thornley's club-by-club guide

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 05:41

Rugby: Who’s in and who’s out at the Irish provinces

Leinster contemplate Contepomi as Munster look forward to Carbery’s influence

Wed Aug 01 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Ireland's retirees will leave a sizeable gap

Heaslip, Bowe and Trimble among those to bow out after hugely successful careers

Tue Jun 05 2018 - 06:00

Fogarty anticipating another white-knuckle ride for Leinster

Scrum coach stresses importance of first 20 minutes against Scarlets in Pro14 final

Tue May 22 2018 - 06:00

Hungry Leinster to heed warnings from the past

Robbie Henshaw ruled out of Saturday’s game against Munster due to knee injury

Tue May 15 2018 - 06:00

Isa Nacewa to retire and return to Auckland at end of season

Richardt Strauss, Cathal Marsh and Peadar Timmins are also to depart at end of season

Tue Apr 24 2018 - 11:45

Seán O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw remain in contention for Scarlets

Leo Cullen facing potential selection headache as Luke McGrath battles for fitness

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 13:11

Leinster left red-faced as Benetton complete exemplary raid

Treviso become first Italian club to win in Dublin after error-ridden display by hosts

Mon Apr 16 2018 - 06:00

Sean O’Brien and Jordan Larmour return to Leinster team

Luke McGrath remains a doubt for next weekend’s Champions Cup semi-final

Fri Apr 13 2018 - 14:11

Seán O’Brien is unlikely to line out against Glasgow

Garry Ringrose’s latest ankle injury setback will keep him sidelined into next month

Tue Jan 09 2018 - 13:55

Josh van der Flier praised after setting new Leinster tackling record

Province primed for Ulster clash as McGrath, Leavy and Byrne recover from knocks

Wed Jan 03 2018 - 06:00

Connacht flying high on back of smart use of system

Influx of talent from other provinces and abroad can only strengthen Irish rugby

Sat Dec 30 2017 - 07:00

Johnny Sexton's return gives Leinster plenty to shout about

Outhalf fit for selection for RDS clash having completed return-to-play protocols

Fri Dec 29 2017 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton set for New Year’s Day return against Connacht

Leinster outhalf is back training after missing the St Stephen’s Day win over Munster

Thu Dec 28 2017 - 14:57

Larmour’s stunning try stems Munster comeback as Leinster triumph

Leo Cullen’s much-changed side prove too strong for opponents at Thomond Park

Tue Dec 26 2017 - 17:59

Leinster and Munster name teams for St Stephen’s Day showdown

Jordan Larmour and Barry Daly in Leinster XV as Munster make four changes to their team

Sat Dec 23 2017 - 12:36

Munster warm to their task to blow Leicester away

Bonus-point win puts van Graan’s side in control of Pool Four after three games

Sat Dec 09 2017 - 22:06

Bundee Aki scorcher will silence the doubters, says Schmidt

Debutant could add intriguing dimension to attacking game against South Africa

Fri Nov 10 2017 - 06:00

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

Iain Henderson holds reminders from series that got away

‘We could have made history to be the first team to turn over South Africa in an away series’

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton and Robbie Henshaw fit for Glasgow clash

Seán O’Brien emerges from Ulster clash unscathed as Ryan and Reid undergo HIAs

Mon Oct 30 2017 - 16:10

Leinster dish out a dose of the blues to Ulster

Home side well beaten at the Kingspan Stadium by Leo Cullen’s impressive side

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 21:12

Landmark 200th game for Rory Best as Ulster eye overdue win

Leinster without Sexton and Henshaw at a sold-out Kingspan Stadium in Belfast

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 06:30

Leinster look for ‘quick fixes’ after 52 missed tackles in Pro14

Noel Reid says side will be working hard to combat issue ahead of Ulster clash

Tue Oct 24 2017 - 06:00

Johnny Sexton and Seán O’Brien on course to return for Glasgow

Leinster in positive mood after young guns’ impressive display against Montpellier

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 06:00