Women’s T20 World Cup: Ireland struggle in opening defeat to England Fast Irish start with the bat undone by spinners before Alice Capsey smashes England homeMon Feb 13 2023 - 15:59
‘We want to take it on’ - Prendergast and Ireland embracing expectation ahead of T20 World CupIreland start their campaign against England on Monday after announcing themselves with a warm-up win over AustraliaSat Feb 11 2023 - 06:00
Six Nations - Ireland v France: TV details, kick-off time, team news and moreAll you need to know ahead of this weekend’s potential title-decider at the Aviva StadiumFri Feb 10 2023 - 07:27
Six Nations: Five things Ireland need to do to beat France If Ireland are to beat the Grand Slam champions at the Aviva on Saturday, these tactical points could prove vitalThu Feb 09 2023 - 17:00
Paul Stirling to sit out Ireland’s return to Test cricket Ireland name men’s squads for seven-week tour to Bangladesh and Sri LankaThu Feb 09 2023 - 06:00
Ireland upset Australia in cricket World Cup warm-upTournament itself starts next Monday as Ireland take on England in South AfricaWed Feb 08 2023 - 14:45
Six Nations 2023: Time for fear-free Ireland to embrace favourites tag A clean bill of health at the end of the tournament is arguably more important in a World Cup year, but Andy Farrell’s side have a shot at winning the Six NationsSat Feb 04 2023 - 05:00
Six Nations: France still among favourites despite injury problemsFabien Galthié will be hoping that his depth-building project bears fruit in this Six NationsFri Feb 03 2023 - 05:01
Six Nations 2023: Whipping boys no more but can Italy continue to kick on?Kieran Crowley leads a side featuring plenty of young talent but needs more ballast up frontThu Feb 02 2023 - 06:00
Ireland Women’s Sevens into semi-final at Sydney Men’s side in fifth place playoff after defeat to South Africa in cup quarter-finalsSat Jan 28 2023 - 12:42
URC teams: Will Connors returns from injury while Joey Carbery starts for MunsterBen Healy named on the bench vs Benetton despite being in Scotland squadFri Jan 27 2023 - 12:25
‘I felt like my identity had gone’: Champion boxer Judy Bobbett on her mental health struggles Ashbourne native (23) has played three sports at elite level while working through stints in psychiatric hospitalThu Jan 26 2023 - 05:00
Richie Arnold avoids citing for collision with Joey Carbery Footage appeared to suggest the Toulouse lock hit Carbery high and with significant force but no action will be takenTue Jan 24 2023 - 14:37
Ireland to return to Test cricket as tour to Bangladesh confirmed for March and AprilAndrew Balbirnie’s side last played in the longest format in July 2019 against EnglandMon Jan 23 2023 - 16:23
Ireland Women’s Sevens sitting pretty in Olympic qualification spotsThe Offload: Jenkins’s absence reveals his importance; Kate Bowen Cup set for February 1stMon Jan 23 2023 - 05:00
‘It’s Toulouse for me’ - Josh Brennan makes loyalties clear amid breakout campaignIrish-born son of Trevor set to line out against an Irish side for the first time when Munster visit ToulouseSun Jan 22 2023 - 06:00
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 sideThu Jan 19 2023 - 14:55
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 lineWed Jan 18 2023 - 15:59
World player of the year Terry Kennedy returns to Ireland Sevens squadSt Mary’s flier was taking a break from the game in Australia but is named in squad for Hamilton tournamentMon Jan 16 2023 - 11:58
Versatile Jamie Osborne timing his form right for Ireland reckoningLeinster boss hails back’s ‘outstanding moments’ in Champions Cup game against GloucesterMon Jan 16 2023 - 06:00
Leo Cullen happy with Leinster showing despite concession of two penalty triesGloucester’s two tries at Kingsholm came from lineout maulsSat Jan 14 2023 - 17:01
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 KingsholmSat Jan 14 2023 - 15:19
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 FarrellFri Jan 13 2023 - 16:50
Gloucester vs Leinster: Jamie Osborne to make first Champions Cup start Leo Cullen makes eight personnel changes to side that beat OspreysFri Jan 13 2023 - 14:51
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 touristsThu Jan 12 2023 - 14:33
The NFL playoffs: when they are on, where to watch and who you should be supportingThe American football season has gotten to the business endThu Jan 12 2023 - 13:25
‘See ball hit ball’ - Ross Adair’s roundabout journey from Ulster Rugby to Irish cricketAdair battled a lack of opportunities at home, degenerative hips and a career change to make it to international sportWed Jan 11 2023 - 05:00
Ireland make one change for T20 World Cup squad as Dempsey comes in for RaackFaith placed in the majority of players who secured a maiden T20 series win away over PakistanTue Jan 10 2023 - 13:56
Sharks vs Ulster rearranged for same day as Ireland’s Six Nations trip to ItalyInitial clash was due to take place in October but had to be postponed due to illness in Ulster campTue Jan 10 2023 - 10:46
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 teamTue Jan 10 2023 - 07:29
Bench boost sees Leinster recover from sluggish start to see off the OspreysWelsh side up by six points in the second half but tries from Keenan and O’Brien see Leinster turn things aroundSat Jan 07 2023 - 21:47
Ospreys vs Leinster: Harry Byrne starts at 10 as Rhys Ruddock captains LeinsterJack Conan given chance to start while Dan Sheehan returns to the XVFri Jan 06 2023 - 12:27
Munster aim to build further momentum; Ryan Mullen relishing Irish double act with Sam BennettThe Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports teamFri Jan 06 2023 - 07:20
Munster vs Lions: Ben Healy starts in first game since Edinburgh move confirmedGraham Rowntree makes six changes to the side that beat UlsterThu Jan 05 2023 - 14:20
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 squadTue Jan 03 2023 - 13:29
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi to join Racing 92 after the World Cup Backrow forward to join the Parisian club from the Durban-based SharksTue Jan 03 2023 - 07:50
NFL player stable after cardiac arrest during match; Sexton’s tackle technique once again in the spotlightThe Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports teamTue Jan 03 2023 - 07:26
Ireland make move for La Rochelle’s Waterford-born wing Ike AnaguWhat 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 happenedLeinster look to maintain their 100 per cent league record in their first outing of the yearSun Jan 01 2023 - 19:17
Ulster 14 Munster 15 (FT) - as it happenedLive updates from the New Year’s Day interpro in BelfastSun Jan 01 2023 - 16:38
Ulster vs Munster: Fekitoa returns as Crowley starts at outhalf Baloucoune, Stockdale, Hume and Burns all recalled for clash at the KingspanFri Dec 30 2022 - 12:49
Leinster vs Connacht: Johnny Sexton returns as captain for New Year’s clashConnacht without Hansen, Bealham, Murphy and Aki for trip to DublinFri Dec 30 2022 - 12:26
The Offload: Benetton’s handling of alleged racist incident raises eyebrowsWould 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 starThree years after leaving Ireland to pursue a professional career, the Dubliner has made her debut for Australia, the world's top teamMon Dec 26 2022 - 06:00
Irish cricketer Josh Little bought at the Indian Premier League auctionDefending champions Gujarat Titans engaged in a bidding war for his servicesFri Dec 23 2022 - 16:02
Thomas Ramos to miss return Munster clash due to five week suspensionFrench fullback has two separate citing complaints upheld at disciplinary hearingWed Dec 21 2022 - 20:23
Combined Provinces XV to compete in Women’s Celtic ChallengeHome games to be played at Kingspan Stadium on February 4th and 18thWed Dec 21 2022 - 14:58
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 cricketTue Dec 20 2022 - 16:54
Leinster staring into prop conundrum with decision on Furlong’s fitness still to comeInjuries to Clarkson and Byrne could leave prop stocks light if Furlong is not passed fit to playTue Dec 20 2022 - 14:54
Aviva episode leaves questions regarding who counts as a fanThe Offload: Ulster owe supporters an explanation; Enya Breen caps dream debut year at BlackrockMon Dec 19 2022 - 10:00
