The Irish Times

Stephen Jones in bullish form as he stresses Welsh strengths

Wales backs coach confident defending champions will not lack for quality against Ireland

Wed Feb 02 2022 - 06:23

Michael Palin, Mike Leigh and Christy Moore: This week’s unmissable online events

Celine Byrne and Robert Webb also among the virtual attractions over next seven days

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 06:00

Miriam Lord: Opposition casts Government as Duds’ Army after new Covid battle plan

Captain Micheál Mainwaring’s new motto is ‘hold firm and stick to the basics’

Tue Jan 26 2021 - 22:37

The Best of Times: Ireland’s Golden Generation make Grand Slam history in 2009

Cardiff win was 61 years in the making and proved the breakthrough for Irish rugby

Fri Jul 03 2020 - 06:00

Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’

A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00

Wales embracing Wayne’s world and doing it the Pivac way

Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 06:00

14-man Saracens keep Champions Cup hopes alive

Defending champions defy Rhys Carre’s fifth minute red card to edge Ospreys in Swansea

Sat Jan 11 2020 - 15:43

Keith Duggan: All Blacks show Ireland exactly how wide the divide really is

The fact that Rieko Ioane wasn’t even in the New Zealand matchday squad was telling

Mon Oct 21 2019 - 06:00

Rob Howley’s fine career in the balance after betting allegations

Wales coach has never enjoyed public popularity despite success on and off the pitch

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 20:57

The best theatre shows to see this week

Marvellous Sarah Morris and Stephen Jones feature in Class

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 10:21

Karl Shiels: Maybe because he had been an electrician he was aware of the capacity to shock

A passionate advocate for originality, he knew that theatre could be electrifying

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 15:15

Stephen Jones: On My Culture Radar

The actor on Cillian Murphy’s career, why Shane Meadows’ The Virtues is inspiring and his favourite true crime podcast

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 05:00

Welsh fans expecting the incredible in Cardiff stronghold

Principality stadium has always been the place of Irish dreams and nightmares

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 05:00

Gordon D'Arcy: Conquering rampant Wales in Cardiff would represent a massive scalp

Ireland won’t lack motivation with Schmidt and Best facing their last Six Nations game

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 06:00

Seána Kerslake: ‘The red carpet is not my favourite place’

The Tallaght actor might have to get used to it, as her star quality shines in The Hole in the Ground

Sat Feb 16 2019 - 05:00

Goldman Sachs warns it could cut jobs if UK crashes out of EU

Comments come as UK plots the best way forward for finance after Brexit

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 08:11

The Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards: all this year’s nominees

After seeing more than 130 shows, the judges have made 60 nominations in 15 categories

Sat Jan 19 2019 - 05:00

The Scourge and Hue and Cry: The best in theatre this week

One woman reflects on caring for her mother; two long estranged friends deal with grief

Sat Jan 05 2019 - 05:00

Seána Kerslake: On My Culture Radar

The actor on her love of Gena Rowlands, FaceGym and why she’s impressed by Summer 1993

Sat Dec 08 2018 - 05:00

‘Ireland took rugby’s globe and set it spinning’: the British press react

Saturday’s famous win over the All Blacks in Dublin will reverberate around the world

Sun Nov 18 2018 - 12:52

Biggar’s late penalty sees Wales end their losing streak against Australia

Wallabies lose for the eighth time in 10 Tests in low-scoring affair

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 19:44

Ronan O’Gara: Munster defeating Exeter would be ‘absolutely huge’

Champions Cup top points scorer praises Carbery, describing his growth as ‘staggering’

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 08:10

Dublin Oldschool: Dave Tynan’s wordy, puzzling, plotless film

The screen fizzes with the talent of some of Ireland’s best actors. But it’s not enough

Tue Jun 26 2018 - 05:00

Rob Evans and Scarlets’ band of brothers on a mission

Aviva Stadium and Leinster hold no fears for Pivac’s in-form Welsh side

Thu Apr 19 2018 - 06:00

Scarlets embracing Wayne’s world to good effect

Pivac has added defensive solidity and nous to a side with an impressive running game

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00

Pan Pan take on Oscar Wilde: The best theatre shows this week

Fishamble bring Maz and Bricks, unlikely allies with different views on life, back into the street protests of contemporary Dublin

Mon Apr 09 2018 - 14:00

Eddie Jones gone ‘from saviour to busted flush’

British media reaction to Ireland’s Grand Slam win points to bigger ambitions in 2019

Sun Mar 18 2018 - 13:21

Grand Slam memories: ‘Cardiff turned green that day’

Readers recall their Grand Slam stories ahead of another tilt at history on Saturday

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 17:52

Grand Slam winners 2009 - where are they now?

Nine years from Ireland’s second Grand Slam, Gavin Cummiskey looks at the class of 2009

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 18:20

Gerry Thornley: 'Boring' Ireland are victims of their own success

Team has produced exciting rugby and scored a whopping total of 17 tries so far

Tue Mar 13 2018 - 07:00

Any talk of Grand Slam forbidden in Ireland camp

But Brian O’Driscoll says players will be ‘100 per cent’ focused on the ultimate goal

Wed Mar 07 2018 - 01:00

I’ve moved back to Ireland in retirement. Can I transfer my pension?

Ask the Experts: Rules on transferring depend on client’s age and where they lived

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 19:30

Late, late shows: Looking back at five of Ireland’s most dramatic finishes

Ireland are no strangers to late euphoria – and late heartbreak – when the clock runs out

Sun Feb 04 2018 - 08:00

The best theatre shows this week

A Dublin Theatre Festival hit transfers to the Abbeywhile a young company sees if there’s new life in the Dublin monologue form

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 07:00