Simon Zebo: Joe Schmidt’s double standards drove me mental, made me dislike the Irish camp
Ireland’s head coach nailed the build-up to the clash with the All Blacks in 2016; if he’d always been like that, I’d never have gone to France
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New Munster CEO Avan Lee: ‘a real shame’ if there wasn’t a role for Peter O’Mahony
We ask the new man in charge about the big-ticket items on his agenda, getting input from past players and his impression of the system he is going into
Avan Lee appointed interim chief executive of Munster
Former Hurricanes chief executive will replace Ian Flanagan at the province
Munster’s problems cannot be laid at the door of one person
Province has the chance to address years of underperformance with a reboot
Ireland looking forward to ‘massive’ Women’s Six Nations return to the Aviva Stadium
Scott Bemand’s side will play England in the fourth round of next year’s championship on May 8th
Kevin Kilbane: The FAI will come to regret letting the Ireland-Israel match go ahead
I do not believe Ireland would have been left out in the cold if we had taken a stand
‘It’s probably an unnecessary addition’: Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald not a fan of new smaller ball
Hooker says World Rugby needs to heed feedback from players
Rising hopes Irish sides may join Premiership Women’s Rugby as part of English league’s expansion
IRFU ‘very focused on exploring chance to be part of that competition’, says Lynne Cantwell
Soaring energy costs and why ‘we can’t protect everyone from the impact of war’
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Seán O’Brien handed 10-week suspension by IRFU after verbally abusing official at Women’s AIL match
Tullow RFC hit with three-match ground closure for an unrelated incident in the same match
IRFU seeks development partner for hotel and apartments beside Aviva Stadium
Proposed Lansdowne Quarter to include 257-room hotel and 77 homes directly opposite entrance to stadium
Edmund Van Esbeck was a giant of journalism whose influence transcended the rugby pages
As Irish Times rugby correspondent, he made valuable contributions to Irish society that sometimes went unnoticed
IRFU predicts €1m surplus despite ‘significant challenges’
November series and Chicago clash with the All Blacks contributed to figures
Joe Schmidt to take consultancy role with Ulster Rugby
Former Ireland head coach to work with age-grade coaches at the province
‘Not an investigation’: So why are Munster Rugby carrying out a root-and-branch review?
Club drafts in independent consultancy specialising in corporate governance
Lions rugby team lands record profits and revenues from Australia tour
Dublin-based company behind the British & Irish Lions rugby team records revenues of £50m
‘As a Kiwi, Eden Park is special’: Ireland backs coach Andrew Goodman is our man on the inside
New Zealander backs boys in green to ‘put their game on’ in Auckland against the All Blacks on Saturday
Jimmy O’Brien making the most of late call-up after rediscovering his best form
Leinster man taking his opportunities in Nations Championship after injury struggles
Gary McGann appointed chairman of company operating Aviva Stadium
New Stadium DAC, which runs the Ballsbridge stadium on behalf of the IRFU and the FAI
Rocky Kenneally: Meet the Blackrock boarder playing rugby for Spain
Born in the UK and living in Marbella, Kenneally boarded at the Dublin school and played in the Leinster Senior Cup final
Philip Browne obituary: Administrator who oversaw rugby’s transition to professional status
Elite rower and former IRFU chief executive was known for his integrity and calm demeanour
Irish rugby has dropped a clanger with James Lowe
Decision to let player leave reveals a disconnect between the provinces and IRFU that could hurt Ireland’s World Cup hopes
Leinster rugby player avoids criminal conviction for assaulting woman in Copper Face Jacks nightclub
Alan Spicer (21) was at Copper Face Jacks celebrating latest appearance for club when he became involved in row
Philip Browne: Former IRFU chief executive guided Irish rugby into bright new era
Browne, who spent 29 years at the IRFU, has died aged 64
Philip Browne, former IRFU chief executive, dies aged 64
Browne was CEO of the organisation from 1998 to 2021 and oversaw a period of considerable change
Andy Farrell signs contract extension with IRFU through to 2031 World Cup
Previous contract had been set to expire after next year’s World Cup in Australia
Fergus Slattery was, quite simply, a god of rugby
Arguably the greatest openside in the world for much of his playing career, Slattery remained one of the last great amateurs and great club men
James Lowe to leave Leinster at the end of the season
Winger to leave Leinster after nine seasons with the province
Gerry Thornley: A deflating and damaging weekend for Leinster, Ulster and Irish rugby
Irish provinces have never seemed farther away from a Champions Cup win
Summer Camps: A guide to the best and most popular sports camps in Ireland
A guide for parents to the best Irish summer camps, from badminton and basketball to rock climbing and surfing
Credit unions, IRFU and An Post named Ireland’s most reputable organisations
Reputations Agency’s annual ranking measures ‘emotional bond’ between public and organisations
Jack Oliver reflects on his father’s death, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors
The former Munster and Ireland U20 scrum-half speaks about grief, resilience and finding his feet with Glasgow Warriors
For Sevens’ sake: Gael Force aim to show IRFU that game can thrive in Ireland
With the IRFU having cut its men’s Sevens programme, a team set up by a Cork estate agent is looking to save the sport - and have fun
Hail St Mary’s, worthy champions and a powerful new force in Irish club rugby
Having ended seven years in Division 1B and flirted with relegation, they claimed their first AIL crown since 2012
Ex-rugby international Kathryn Dane: ‘I got exposed to concussions from a pretty young age’
Benefits of the game ‘far outweigh the risk of concussion in my mind, especially the social benefits of playing a sport like rugby’
Roger Randle fallout raises serious questions over governance of Munster
Roger Randle’s appointment as attack coach has led to disquiet and three resignations
Niamh Briggs hails exciting time for women’s rugby as Six Nations set to begin
‘We’ll have young girls now that can potentially play professional rugby for their home province,’ says Ireland under-21s coach
IRFU in contact with Irish-qualified Wallabies prop Massimo De Lutiis over potential move
Queensland Reds tighthead would be eligible to play for Ireland from November 2027
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell not talking to RFU about England role ‘at present’
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has indicated that current head coach Steve Borthwick will be given the summer tour to orchestrate a revival
Munster outline voluntary redundancy plan to staff due to financial pressures
The province is understood to have recorded losses of up to €1 million last season
Inside rugby’s law battles: How politics shapes the game
How minor law changes are caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war
Are Ireland trending in the right direction? What we learned from their Six Nations campaign
The Counter Ruck Podcast
Andy Farrell to hold talks over Ireland contract extension
The Ireland head coach is set to explore the possibility of extending his tenure beyond next year’s Rugby World Cup
Conor Murray: Expectations of Welsh success have nosedived
IRFU boasts a solid system, but only five years ago the same could have been said about Wales
Gerry Thornley: IRFU confident relationship with Andy Farrell remains strong despite rumour mill
Head coach is under contract until the culmination of 2027 World Cup but could sign new deal before then
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Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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