The Irish Times

Cha Dwyer’s injury-time point helps Laois pip Antrim in thriller

Laois hold on to Division One status with Ulster side heading to relegation playoff

Sun Mar 06 2022 - 19:58

Gifted Heaslip perhaps the greatest Ireland number eight

Durable athlete was Mr Indestructible and scaled so many heights during a glorious career

Tue Feb 27 2018 - 05:00

Liam Toland: Creativity need not be a dirty word for Ireland

This is not about mad risk-taking or massive passes, just the simple things, executed well

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 07:30

Liam Toland: All hail Ireland’s work on training ground

Joe Schmidt’s players knew jobs inside-out and performed them to maximum effect

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 08:08

Liam Toland: Ireland back three need to bring forth confusion in opposition

England have many fine athletes but too many poor decision makers. They are vulnerable to being confused

Fri Sept 04 2015 - 08:30

Ian Keatley omitted from Ireland World Cup training squad

Rhys Ruddock also absent from Joe Schmidt’s 45-man party due to arm injury

Wed Jun 24 2015 - 17:48

Conor Murray and Dave Kearney passed fit for Six Nations opener against Italy

Schmidt still looking for best centre pairing since departure of O’Driscoll last season

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 01:26

Dave Kearney ready for his close-up

Ireland wing hoping to roam free in the wide channels at the Aviva stadium on Saturday

Wed Mar 05 2014 - 01:00

Leinster take advantage late on as cards cost Connacht

Penalty try winner comes after Pat Lam’s side reduced to 13 men

Sat Oct 26 2013 - 21:42

Injuries and form shape Joe Schmidt’s squad

The captaincy issue to be resolved next week ahead of three November tests against Samoa, Australia and New Zealand

Thu Oct 24 2013 - 15:01

O’Driscoll named in Ireland squad for autumn internationals

Joe Schmidt includes three uncapped players in 34-man selection

Wed Oct 23 2013 - 12:24

Munster end losing streak as Leinster go down at Thomond

Try from Earls and 14 points from Keatley’s boot secures victory for home side

Sat Oct 05 2013 - 21:55

Leinster outmuscled by Saints in Donnybrook

Pre-season friendly lacked continuity and cohesion amid slew of changes from both sides

Fri Aug 30 2013 - 21:25

Emerging Ireland have Georgia on their minds

Rhys Ruddock leads a team that contains three full caps in opening Tbilisi Cup match

Thu Jun 06 2013 - 12:18

Best to captain squad in North America as Les Kiss will remain on board with Ireland

Interim manager agrees three-year contract to work with Joe Schmidt while squad includes seven uncapped players

Mon May 20 2013 - 01:00