The Irish Times

Keenan gearing up for high-ball heroics against Leicester

The Leinster full back has the ability to be in the right place at the right time, and to defuse potential danger with minimal fuss

Thu May 05 2022 - 19:06

Maro Itoje: We celebrate key moments for ourselves not the opposition

How Ireland respond to intimidation and contend with bigger pack will be crucial

Fri Nov 20 2020 - 22:30

Saracens plan to ‘relish’ Champions Cup campaign before relegation

Side that beat Leinster last week face Racing in semi-final while Exeter host Toulouse

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 18:20

Saracens training with Farrell in Sexton role ahead of quarter-final

Outhalf is suspended for Saturday’s match but is playing his part in preparations

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 22:30

George Kruis leaves the door open as he prepares to depart Saracens

Lions second row still hopes to add to his England caps as he readies move to Japan

Mon May 25 2020 - 06:35

Gordon D’Arcy: There’s more to Saracens’ success than money

The club deserve to be punished but the fallout could adversely affect England

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 06:00

Saracens to accept second 35-point deduction and effective relegation

English champions admit club are unable to get under salary cap this season

Fri Jan 17 2020 - 16:47

Van Graan says Peter O’Mahony would make a superb Ireland captain

Munster coach bracing for ‘massive challenge’ against Saracens at Allianz Park

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 06:00

Peter O’Mahony gives Billy Holland credit in lineout wars

Munster captain lauds secondrow for set-piece work in victory over Saracens

Mon Dec 09 2019 - 06:00

Mark McCall: ‘We wanted to be more like Munster to be honest’

The Saracens coach still has faith in European champions despite their travails

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 06:00

CJ Stander: Saracens dangerous in wake of salary cap saga

Munser number eight under no illusions of the threat posed by European champions

Fri Dec 06 2019 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Irish provincial system needs to find a new way of evolving

English and French clubs embracing their academies will change European landscape

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 06:02

Saracens confirm they won’t appeal 35-point deduction and fine

Defending European and English champions fined €6.3million for breaching salary cap

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 12:39

Saracens’ woes mean Champions Cup looks wide open

English club in turmoil while World Cup exertions tends to take its toll on Celtic sides

Fri Nov 15 2019 - 01:00

Chris Robshaw: Saracens’ salary cap breach is ‘cheating’

Defending European champions fail to turn up for Wednesday’s Champions Cup launch

Wed Nov 06 2019 - 11:34

Everything you need to know as Saracens are fined and docked points

Saracens have been docked 35 points and fined more than £5million for breach

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 13:51

England’s Itoje has it all, a wrecking ball with lightning pace

‘Playing rugby was a privilege that could be withdrawn if my grades dropped’

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 06:00

Champions Cup final - Leinster v Saracens: Kick-off time, TV details and team news

All you need to know as Leinster bid for a fifth European Cup crown in Newcastle

Thu May 09 2019 - 15:00

Robbie Henshaw stresses need to win breaking ball against Saracens

Centre very much aware of the level of physicality Leinster face in Champions Cup final

Wed May 08 2019 - 05:00

Munster on back foot with loss of Carbery and Earls

Fate has pitted van Graan's side with away semi-final and perhaps the toughest draw

Fri Apr 19 2019 - 18:36

McCall expects fans to boo Vunipola again over homophobic remark

Mark McCall says number eight must deal with whatever reaction he receives

Tue Apr 16 2019 - 21:19

Saracens will be further investigated for potential breach of salary cap

Investigation is relating to co-investment arrangements with high-profile players

Thu Apr 11 2019 - 11:08

Owen Farrell does not find England captaincy a burden, Saracens boss says

McCall believes decision to rest fly-half after Six Nations will pay off in Champions Cup

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 22:30

How head injuries finished the rugby career of Cillian Willis

'Unless you have to be dragged off you wouldn’t leave a pitch. That’s the reality.'

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 06:22

Brexit unlikely to halt march to Aviva for Ulster-Leinster tie

For many fans, Champions Cup quarter-finals will be bigger than UK leaving the EU

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 06:00

Mark McCall signs contract extension with Saracens

Irishman won his third English Premiership title with the club on Saturday against Exeter

Tue May 29 2018 - 10:41

Leo Cullen: Isa Nacewa lifting Pro14 trophy was my season’s highlight

Leinster coach praises ‘irreplaceable’ captain after province secures a record fifth title

Mon May 28 2018 - 01:00

Matt Williams: Leinster deserve the ultimate praise

The demons must be slayed. The last five years of European failure must be revenged

Sat May 12 2018 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Now going gets tougher for Leinster and Munster

Leo Cullen’s men host champions Saracens while Toulon travel to Thomond Park

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 06:00

Saracens show fighting spirit but Clermont still claim spoils

Scott Spedding’s late long-range penalty proves the difference between the sides

Sun Dec 17 2017 - 20:40

Conor Murray wins Rugby Writers of Ireland player of the year award

Munster were also voted team of the year last night following a traumatic season

Tue Oct 31 2017 - 18:46

Saracens’ classy display cements their place as Europe’s finest

With talents such as Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje in their ranks, they look unstoppable

Sun May 14 2017 - 15:45

Chris Ashton may get fairytale finish with Saracens in cup final

Winger could break Vincent Clerc’s all-time European record in final outing with club

Sat May 13 2017 - 13:22

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