The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster now shooting for a fifth star

Having come tantalisingly close in recent years, this Leinster group has what it takes

Wed May 18 2022 - 06:00

Toulouse defy fixture congestion and injury list to reach semi-finals

Workload of French side’s star players considerably higher than that of hosts Leinster

Fri May 13 2022 - 17:00

Ulster expect stiff Toulouse test as they welcome defending champions

Buzz around Belfast as home European Cup quarter-finals do not come very often

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 06:00

Ireland’s impressive defensive record a testimony to Simon Easterby’s work

The Offload: Ireland conceded just four tries during the Six Nations

Mon Mar 21 2022 - 09:00

Jacques Nienaber defends South Africa changes ahead of Wales Test

Coach describes Damian Willemse’s start at fullback ‘a little side project’

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 15:42

Faf de Klerk and Cheslin Kolbe out of South Africa’s Autumn tests

Springboks name a 32-man squad for tests against Wales, Scotland and England

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 12:23

Gerry Thornley: Lions brand will survive SA tour – but not many more like it

Few of the legacies of the tour to South Africa will have been the result of the actual rugby played

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Lions pay a high price for key blunders by Williams and Curry

Penalty call against Lawes harsh but butchered try-scoring chances lost it

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Lions will have regrets as Springboks secure series victory

In practically every metric bar the final score the visitors were the superior team

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 06:00

Warren Gatland feeling the pain after Lions see series slip from their hands

Head coach picks out a few calls that went against his side in third Test

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 21:17

History repeats itself as Morné Steyn breaks Lions hearts once again

Veteran outhalf reprises his heroics from 12 years ago with late penalty winner

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 19:24

Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions

Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05

Lions Tour: Gatland eyeing aerial security with new XV

British and Irish Lions head coach explains the six changes made for series decider

Tue Aug 03 2021 - 16:07

Lions face a massive challenge to get back up after Boks boss second Test

Despite all the off-field shenanigans, on it the world champions were utterly dominant

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00

Lions Tour: Kyle Sinckler could face lengthy ban for alleged biting incident

Prop cited for incident during a ruck in the 64th minute of defeat to South Africa

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 19:25

Stuart Hogg ‘categorically’ denies biting Willie Le Roux in Lions defeat

Second Test in Cape Town saw more controversial refereeing and TMO decisions

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 11:10

Jacques Nienaber praises Siya Kolisi’s leadership after South Africa level series

Springboks captain admits he endured a tough week in the build-up to second Test

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 21:41

Warren Gatland: ‘We need to look each other in the eye this week and come back stronger’

Lions head coach says they will keep to official channels in discussing officiating

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 21:33

Lions Tour: South Africa’s statement win sets up series decider

The Springboks proved a different proposition in a dominant second Test display

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 19:57

Matt Williams: Rugby in desperate need of a major overhaul to its antiquated laws

First Lions Test the perfect example of the negative blight now ruining the game

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 01:00

Rassie Erasmus denies he is behind Jaco Johan Twitter account

South Africa director of rugby gives bizarre press conference ahead of second Test

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 16:04

Lions Tour: Rassie Erasmus’s social media comments stir the pot some more

South Africa’s director of rugby highlights incidents from first Test on Twitter

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 19:27

Lions wear down Springboks to stage memorable second-half comeback

Itoje says improvement needed for second Test: ‘the Springboks, we know they are coming’

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 06:00

Lions claim first blood after brilliant second-half fightback in Cape Town

Dan Biggar kicks 14 points as Warren Gatland’s side beat Springboks in first Test

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 19:07

Lions can pull through once they keep Springboks in their sights

Warren Gatland's selection seems geared towards a high-tempo game

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00

South Africa rely on core of World Cup side for first Test

Match-day squad to face British & Irish Lions features 17 from 23 on duty against England

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00

Steve Tandy and Lions coaching team facing ‘massive decisions’

Of the 41 players now in the squad only Finn Russell has been ruled out with injury

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 12:56

Lions get a rude awakening as South Africa A hand out a bruising defeat

Yet again Warren Gatland’s side struggled resourcing their own ball at the breakdown

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 23:29

Toulouse complete the double as La Rochelle’s wait for glory goes on

European champions secure a 21st Bouclier de Brennus in Paris

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 21:59

‘Not just for myself’ – Cheslin Kolbe intent on achieving more

Toulouse have had a ‘long wait’ since their last appearance in the Champions Cup final

Sat May 22 2021 - 12:00

Matt Williams: Ronan O’Gara’s intellect can unlock Toulouse’s few weaknesses

Brilliantly-coached La Rochelle could cause another upset and win first Champions Cup

Sat May 22 2021 - 06:00

Champions Cup final: La Rochelle on the verge of an historic breakthrough

Toulouse possess superior pedigree but O’Gara’s men have significant momentum

Fri May 21 2021 - 20:40

Munster backed into a corner but will come out swinging against Toulouse

Heineken Champions Cup: French side sitting atop the Top 14, but could be toppled

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 06:00

Munster’s box kick to nowhere gets only reward it ever deserves

Johann van Graan: ‘In terms of playing, we didn’t get a chance to because we got pinned’

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 20:48