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‘It’s Toulouse for me’ - Josh Brennan makes loyalties clear amid breakout campaign

‘It’s Toulouse for me’ - Josh Brennan makes loyalties clear amid breakout campaign

Irish-born son of Trevor set to line out against an Irish side for the first time when Munster visit Toulouse

Sun Jan 22 2023 - 06:00
Andrew Balbirnie ruled out of Zimbabwe series due to ‘mild concussive episode’

Andrew Balbirnie ruled out of Zimbabwe series due to ‘mild concussive episode’

Uncapped batter Murray Commins called up as his replacement with Paul Stirling set to lead the side

Thu Jan 19 2023 - 14:55
Madande blow sees Ireland succumb to Zimbabwe in last ball thriller

Madande blow sees Ireland succumb to Zimbabwe in last ball thriller

Harry Tector and Andrew Balbirnie both score centuries but last over fireworks see hosts over the line

Wed Jan 18 2023 - 15:59
World player of the year Terry Kennedy returns to Ireland Sevens squad

World player of the year Terry Kennedy returns to Ireland Sevens squad

St Mary’s flier was taking a break from the game in Australia but is named in squad for Hamilton tournament

Mon Jan 16 2023 - 11:58
Versatile Jamie Osborne timing his form right for Ireland reckoning

Versatile Jamie Osborne timing his form right for Ireland reckoning

Leinster boss hails back’s ‘outstanding moments’ in Champions Cup game against Gloucester

Mon Jan 16 2023 - 06:00
Leo Cullen happy with Leinster showing despite concession of two penalty tries

Leo Cullen happy with Leinster showing despite concession of two penalty tries

Gloucester’s two tries at Kingsholm came from lineout mauls

Sat Jan 14 2023 - 17:01
Seven-try Leinster remain on course for top seed after big win in Gloucester

Seven-try Leinster remain on course for top seed after big win in Gloucester

Leo Cullen’s side creaked at set-piece and gave up a pair of penalty tries at Kingsholm

Sat Jan 14 2023 - 15:19
Gloucester vs Leinster: Visiting power to see off stubborn Kingsholm resistance

Gloucester vs Leinster: Visiting power to see off stubborn Kingsholm resistance

Jordan Larmour, Ross Byrne and Jamie Osborne have one last chance to impress Andy Farrell

Fri Jan 13 2023 - 16:50
Gloucester vs Leinster: Jamie Osborne to make first Champions Cup start

Gloucester vs Leinster: Jamie Osborne to make first Champions Cup start

Leo Cullen makes eight personnel changes to side that beat Ospreys

Fri Jan 13 2023 - 14:51
Ireland kick off Zimbabwe tour with five-wicket defeat

Ireland kick off Zimbabwe tour with five-wicket defeat

Harry Tector returns to bowling with two wickets but a poor display with the bat costs the tourists

Thu Jan 12 2023 - 14:33
The NFL playoffs: when they are on, where to watch and who you should be supporting

The NFL playoffs: when they are on, where to watch and who you should be supporting

The American football season has gotten to the business end

Thu Jan 12 2023 - 13:25
‘See ball hit ball’ - Ross Adair’s roundabout journey from Ulster Rugby to Irish cricket

‘See ball hit ball’ - Ross Adair’s roundabout journey from Ulster Rugby to Irish cricket

Adair battled a lack of opportunities at home, degenerative hips and a career change to make it to international sport

Wed Jan 11 2023 - 05:00
Ireland make one change for T20 World Cup squad as Dempsey comes in for Raack

Ireland make one change for T20 World Cup squad as Dempsey comes in for Raack

Faith placed in the majority of players who secured a maiden T20 series win away over Pakistan

Tue Jan 10 2023 - 13:56
Sharks vs Ulster rearranged for same day as Ireland’s Six Nations trip to Italy

Sharks vs Ulster rearranged for same day as Ireland’s Six Nations trip to Italy

Initial clash was due to take place in October but had to be postponed due to illness in Ulster camp

Tue Jan 10 2023 - 10:46
Irishman banned from NWSL; Time for Ulster to shift mental baggage

Irishman banned from NWSL; Time for Ulster to shift mental baggage

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Tue Jan 10 2023 - 07:29
Bench boost sees Leinster recover from sluggish start to see off the Ospreys

Bench boost sees Leinster recover from sluggish start to see off the Ospreys

Welsh side up by six points in the second half but tries from Keenan and O’Brien see Leinster turn things around

Sat Jan 07 2023 - 21:47
Ospreys vs Leinster: Harry Byrne starts at 10 as Rhys Ruddock captains Leinster

Ospreys vs Leinster: Harry Byrne starts at 10 as Rhys Ruddock captains Leinster

Jack Conan given chance to start while Dan Sheehan returns to the XV

Fri Jan 06 2023 - 12:27
Munster aim to build further momentum; Ryan Mullen relishing Irish double act with Sam Bennett

Munster aim to build further momentum; Ryan Mullen relishing Irish double act with Sam Bennett

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Fri Jan 06 2023 - 07:20
Munster vs Lions: Ben Healy starts in first game since Edinburgh move confirmed

Munster vs Lions: Ben Healy starts in first game since Edinburgh move confirmed

Graham Rowntree makes six changes to the side that beat Ulster

Thu Jan 05 2023 - 14:20
Leinster without Sevens players in squad for upcoming interpros

Leinster without Sevens players in squad for upcoming interpros

Danah O’Brien and Aoife Dalton the only two IRFU contracted players included in Tania Rosser’s squad

Tue Jan 03 2023 - 13:29
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi to join Racing 92 after the World Cup

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi to join Racing 92 after the World Cup

Backrow forward to join the Parisian club from the Durban-based Sharks

Tue Jan 03 2023 - 07:50
NFL player stable after cardiac arrest during match; Sexton’s tackle technique once again in the spotlight

NFL player stable after cardiac arrest during match; Sexton’s tackle technique once again in the spotlight

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Tue Jan 03 2023 - 07:26
Ireland make move for La Rochelle’s Waterford-born wing Ike Anagu

Ireland make move for La Rochelle’s Waterford-born wing Ike Anagu

What does the future hold for the exciting teenager who could play for Ireland, South Africa or even France?

Mon Jan 02 2023 - 05:00
Leinster 41 Connacht 12 - as it happened

Leinster 41 Connacht 12 - as it happened

Leinster look to maintain their 100 per cent league record in their first outing of the year

Sun Jan 01 2023 - 19:17
Ulster 14 Munster 15 (FT) - as it happened

Ulster 14 Munster 15 (FT) - as it happened

Live updates from the New Year’s Day interpro in Belfast

Sun Jan 01 2023 - 16:38
Ulster vs Munster: Fekitoa returns as Crowley starts at outhalf

Ulster vs Munster: Fekitoa returns as Crowley starts at outhalf

Baloucoune, Stockdale, Hume and Burns all recalled for clash at the Kingspan

Fri Dec 30 2022 - 12:49
Leinster vs Connacht: Johnny Sexton returns as captain for New Year’s clash

Leinster vs Connacht: Johnny Sexton returns as captain for New Year’s clash

Connacht without Hansen, Bealham, Murphy and Aki for trip to Dublin

Fri Dec 30 2022 - 12:26
The Offload: Benetton’s handling of alleged racist incident raises eyebrows

The Offload: Benetton’s handling of alleged racist incident raises eyebrows

Would the player involved have been suspended if not for outside pressure?

Mon Dec 26 2022 - 10:00
Kim Garth, the former Irish cricket prodigy now an Australian star

Kim Garth, the former Irish cricket prodigy now an Australian star

Three years after leaving Ireland to pursue a professional career, the Dubliner has made her debut for Australia, the world's top team

Mon Dec 26 2022 - 06:00
Irish cricketer Josh Little bought at the Indian Premier League auction

Irish cricketer Josh Little bought at the Indian Premier League auction

Defending champions Gujarat Titans engaged in a bidding war for his services

Fri Dec 23 2022 - 16:02
Thomas Ramos to miss return Munster clash due to five week suspension

Thomas Ramos to miss return Munster clash due to five week suspension

French fullback has two separate citing complaints upheld at disciplinary hearing

Wed Dec 21 2022 - 20:23
Combined Provinces XV to compete in Women’s Celtic Challenge

Combined Provinces XV to compete in Women’s Celtic Challenge

Home games to be played at Kingspan Stadium on February 4th and 18th

Wed Dec 21 2022 - 14:58
Former Ulster rugby player Ross Adair called up to Irish cricket squad

Former Ulster rugby player Ross Adair called up to Irish cricket squad

Northern Knights man earned one cap for the province before switching attention to cricket

Tue Dec 20 2022 - 16:54
Leinster staring into prop conundrum with decision on Furlong’s fitness still to come

Leinster staring into prop conundrum with decision on Furlong’s fitness still to come

Injuries to Clarkson and Byrne could leave prop stocks light if Furlong is not passed fit to play

Tue Dec 20 2022 - 14:54
Aviva episode leaves questions regarding who counts as a fan

Aviva episode leaves questions regarding who counts as a fan

The Offload: Ulster owe supporters an explanation; Enya Breen caps dream debut year at Blackrock

Mon Dec 19 2022 - 10:00
Argentina win the World Cup - as it happened

Argentina win the World Cup - as it happened

Follow all the action as France look to win back-to-back crowns while Messi looks for a maiden world title

Sun Dec 18 2022 - 14:21
‘An insult to my personal values’ - Vera Pauw rejects claims made in NWSL investigation

‘An insult to my personal values’ - Vera Pauw rejects claims made in NWSL investigation

Ireland head coach accused of shaming players for their weight while coaching in America

Fri Dec 16 2022 - 13:24
Champions Cup teams: Murray, Crowley and Earls recalled to Munster XV

Champions Cup teams: Murray, Crowley and Earls recalled to Munster XV

Joey Carbery forms exciting 10-12 axis with Crowley as Jack O’Donoghue returns to the backrow

Fri Dec 16 2022 - 12:21
Tyrone Kane earns recall as Simi Singh is left out of squads for Zimbabwe tour

Tyrone Kane earns recall as Simi Singh is left out of squads for Zimbabwe tour

Andy McBrine returns to ODI set-up after T20 World Cup omission

Tue Dec 13 2022 - 11:54
Eddie Jones to coach Barbarians at Twickenham next May

Eddie Jones to coach Barbarians at Twickenham next May

Former England head coach to take Ba-Bas reins ahead of clash with World XV in May

Tue Dec 13 2022 - 10:00
Munster 13 Toulouse 18 (Ft) - as it happened

Munster 13 Toulouse 18 (Ft) - as it happened

Munster look to continue their midseason revival at home to five-time champions Toulouse

Sun Dec 11 2022 - 14:31
World Cup quarter-final as it happened - England 1 France 2 (FT)

World Cup quarter-final as it happened - England 1 France 2 (FT)

Live coverage as Gareth Southgate's side takes on Kylian Mbappé and France

Sat Dec 10 2022 - 18:25
Live Champions Cup - Racing 92 10 Leinster 42 (FT)

Live Champions Cup - Racing 92 10 Leinster 42 (FT)

All the action from Le Havre as Leinster start their European campaign with a tough assignment on the road

Sat Dec 10 2022 - 12:36
Christmas gift ideas for the sport lovers in your life

Christmas gift ideas for the sport lovers in your life

From sorting them out with classic kit to sending them to see stars in the flesh, there are many ways to bring a cheer from sports fans this festive season

Sat Dec 10 2022 - 06:00
Argentina see off Netherlands in nailbiter: As it happened

Argentina see off Netherlands in nailbiter: As it happened

Lionel Messi looks to keep World Cup dream alive against Louis van Gaal’s Dutch side

Fri Dec 09 2022 - 18:14
Croatia knock Brazil out on penalties, as it happened

Croatia knock Brazil out on penalties, as it happened

Follow all the action as Neymar’s Brazil pack their bags despite taking the lead in extra-time

Fri Dec 09 2022 - 14:29
Explained: Why the URC overturned Cian Healy’s red card

Explained: Why the URC overturned Cian Healy’s red card

Leinster prop free to play against Racing after URC downturns card from red to yellow

Wed Dec 07 2022 - 16:49
Ireland men to return to action with January tour to Zimbabwe

Ireland men to return to action with January tour to Zimbabwe

Stirling, Little and Campher set to miss T20s but likely to return to ODI squad

Tue Dec 06 2022 - 10:35
Was James Lowe fortunate to avoid seeing red?

Was James Lowe fortunate to avoid seeing red?

Pondering the strange possibility of legal and dangerous head contact, Sbu Nkosi’s wellbeing, Chay Mullin’s non-appearance and more

Mon Dec 05 2022 - 10:00
World Cup last-16 (FT) - England 3 Senegal 0 as it happened

World Cup last-16 (FT) - England 3 Senegal 0 as it happened

Henderson, Kane and Saka goals have England coasting towards the quarters

Sun Dec 04 2022 - 18:22
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