The Irish Times

The Offload: Reincarnation of ‘Rog’ in a Tipp fella’s skin

Johann van Graan has been holding out for a hero and Ben Healy delivered on Saturday

Mon Oct 05 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Eddie Jones back sticking needles in people’s eyes

Sam Burgess bites back and savages Ford, English RFU keen to reduce two metre rule

Mon Jun 08 2020 - 11:00

Dark clouds gather as Ireland captain Rory Best runs out of road

Faltering lineout at Twickenham points to 37-year-old becoming a serious liability

Sun Aug 25 2019 - 14:09

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland will need a Plan C to get to a World Cup semi-final

Physical standards were not met against England but a defeat such as this can cleanse the soul

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 06:00

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 face a daunting climb in the shadow of Table Mountain

Eddie Jones’s side staring Springboks series whitewash in the face in Newlands Test

Fri Jun 22 2018 - 22:00

Johnny Sexton text put Stuart Lancaster on path to redemption

Leinster senior coach in his first major club role but his second coming has begun

Thu May 10 2018 - 06:00

New book revives criticism of Stuart Lancaster’s England reign

Former RFU director of rugby cites decision to fast-track Sam Burgess as a ‘tipping point’

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Joey Carbery a perfect Leinster leader for next generation

Graham Henry agrees that there's no need to worry about finding a replacement for Johnny Sexton

Wed Sept 21 2016 - 07:45

Ben Te’o ready for new start at Worcester with Test rugby the goal

‘I chose Worcester because of the package they offered me, I am not going to lie’

Wed Aug 31 2016 - 18:51

New Wasps signing Kurtley Beale stretchered off for Waratahs

Australian suffers knee injury the day after record move to England announced

Sat May 14 2016 - 13:08

Wasps announce signing of Australia’s Kurtley Beale

Waratahs back to become highest-paid player in English Premiership history

Fri May 13 2016 - 16:26

Ben Te’o happy to have cracked the code

Leinster centre pleased with adapting to rugby union as he nears Worcester move

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 00:30

Eddie Jones looking to fast-track Ben Te’o into England team

Leinster centre could face Australia on summer tour if registration date is sorted

Sat Apr 16 2016 - 01:11

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

Sam Burgess shines with try in South Sydney Rabbitohs comeback

The former England centre shines in his return to rugby league in Australia

Sat Feb 20 2016 - 13:26

Video: Will French players be cited for Saturday incidents?

Guirado hit Dave Kearney with a high tackle while Maestri caught Johnny Sexton late

Mon Feb 15 2016 - 10:00

Sporting Advent Calendar #4: Sam Burgess debacle leaves only one real loser

Horribly mismanaged by Stuart Lancaster, Burgess became the scapegoat for England’s dismal World Cup showing

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 12:00

Sam Burgess move back to South Sydney Rabbitohs stalls

Club need to offload more players before signing Burgess in order to meet salary cap

Fri Nov 27 2015 - 12:26

Leinster ready to come out fighting against Bath

Province boast an unbeaten record at The Rec but English side are hungry for revenge

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 01:00

England set to appoint Eddie Jones as their new coach

Former Australia and Japan coach to guide England into the Six Nations

Fri Nov 20 2015 - 01:00

Mike Ford: Sam Burgess ‘didn’t have the stomach’ to fight for Bath future

‘For me this was the time to roll his sleeves up and become the player that I thought he could be – and he chose not to’

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 17:04

Sam Burgess: My heart was not in rugby union

‘Everyone is saying I’ve taken the easy option but it would have been easier to stay’

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 01:32

Keith Duggan: Rugby Union stands accused of not having Sam Burgess's back

Player’s decision to leave union and England for league and Australia is understandable

Sat Nov 07 2015 - 13:25

‘A total mess’: Clive Woodward hits out at ‘arrogant’ English RFU

‘I said last week that Sam Burgess is not to blame for this mess and I stand by it’

Fri Nov 06 2015 - 09:12

Sam Burgess leaves Bath and returns to Australian rugby league

South Sydney Rabbitohs set to make Burgess the highest-paid NRL player on €1m a year

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 16:18

Munster eager to retain Simon Zebo’s services

Coach Anthony Foley hoping winger signs a new deal and reject Toulouse’s bid

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 01:28

Thomas Burgess shines without siblings but isn’t in their shadow

South Sydney Rabbitohs prop defends older brother Sam after disappointing World Cup

Tue Nov 03 2015 - 13:46

Sam Burgess returns to Bath training, but for how long?

Following England’s World Cup exit it’s been reported he could return to rugby league

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 15:10

Sam Burgess’ return to Australian Rugby League edges closer

The Bath player is expected to leave rugby union for a return to Sydney

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 17:28

Mike Ford confident Sam Burgess will stay in rugby union

Bath coach quashes rumours 26-year-old is returning to the South Sydney Rabbitohs

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 10:27

Sam Burgess keen to stay in union, but not as a centre

Bath coach Mike Ford says the rugby league convert wants to play in next RWC at six

Thu Oct 08 2015 - 10:19

Sam Burgess dropped from England’s matchday 23

Stuart Lancaster named has named his team for Saturday’s final pool match vs Uruguay

Tue Oct 06 2015 - 12:39

Andy Farrell denies undue influence over England selections

More recriminations as assistant coach faces fresh media inquisition on role

Tue Oct 06 2015 - 01:14