The Irish Times

Jack Anderson: It is odds against players will succeed in claim against World Rugby

Legal View: The law of negligence is about foresight not hindsight

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00

Formidable home fortress key to Munster conquering the French

Over the years Racing have been one of many French sides to fail the Thomond Park test

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 05:00

Shadow of player-led litigation hastens latest rule changes

World Rugby has been forced to try to address rising prevalence of head injuries

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 07:56

DTH van der Merwe returns as Canada name side to face Ireland

Coach Mark Anscombe names fairly experienced line-up for Dublin game

Thu Nov 10 2016 - 19:37

Independent pitchside doctors may be introduced in Champions Cup

EPCR director general Vincent Gaillard hoping new measures will be in place for knockout stages

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 20:11

Gerry Thornley: Rugby should be alarmed as concussion issue hits crossroads

Canadian lock Jamie Cudmore is taking legal action against former club Clermont Auvergne

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 08:52

Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide

Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 16:55

A historic win, sure, but gruelling series has a way to go

Mulling over the next two games, Joe Schmidt displays a wary attitude to altitudes

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 09:00

Ireland and Joe Schmidt wary of wounded Springboks

CJ Stander will learn if he has to serve any further suspension on Monday

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 06:30

Paul O’Connell: The Colossus who came to epitomise a golden generation

Limerick man can reflect proudly on a career that established him as simply the best Irish forward of all

Tue Feb 09 2016 - 22:23

Video: Canada’s Jamie Cudamore sneaks into the French huddle

‘Cuddles’ seen the funny side of things - not too sure the French players did though

Fri Oct 02 2015 - 09:45

Italy not taking anything for granted against Canada

Sergio Parisse not ready to return but waits on wings for Ireland

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 01:00

Castrogiovanni dropped as Italy make four changes for Canada

Canucks skipper Tyler Ardron recalled to the side for Pool D fixture at Elland Road

Thu Sept 24 2015 - 15:40

Joe Schmidt gets ready to change tack without disrupting rhythm

Ireland coach keen to maintain continuity and cohesion while maximising squad

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 08:22

Liam Toland: Joe Schmidt will be happy with manner of victory

Ireland get World Cup show on the road with display of patience and power

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 08:01

Schmidt has high praise for Ireland duo Fitzgerald and Henderson

Coach confirms that Darren Cave will be involved against Romania

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 19:54

Jamie Cudmore: A rough diamond carved into a Canadian jewel

‘No-one wants to be seen as a goon. I’ve done some stupid things on the field, but a lot of people have too’

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 19:43

Rugby World Cup: Simon Easterby stays focused on Canada

Unlike 2007, Ireland must start with a quality performance, says forwards coach

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 08:51

Canadian enforcer Jamie Cudmore still living the dream

Secondrow set to renew acquaintance with old sparring partner Paul O’Connell

Thu Sept 10 2015 - 01:00

Concussion led Canada’s Jamie Cudmore to consider retirement

Clermont Auvergne secondrow was forced to take three months off after head injuries

Wed Sept 09 2015 - 14:03

‘We have two weeks now to get it right, rest bodies’

O’Mahony believes Ireland are building nicely, but have huge amount of work to do

Mon Sept 07 2015 - 01:00

Jack McGrath is ready and willing to answer call of duty

As Joe Schmidt ponders options before World Cup, Leinster loosehead prop hopes to be one

Thu Aug 27 2015 - 01:00

Rugby analysis: ‘Dangerous’ soccer studs creeping into game

Jamie Cudmore’s eye-catching boots are legal but the same cannot be said for some of those now being worn

Wed May 13 2015 - 05:28

Munster left to bang against brick wall in European Champions Cup defeat

Clermont Auverge prove too powerful for Anthony Foley’s men

Mon Dec 08 2014 - 01:00

Clermont’s Fritz Lee may be cited for punching Munster’s Peter O’Mahony

Anthony Foley: ‘Clermont came over here and did a big physical number on us’

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 22:24

Munster scrap hard but Clermont land the telling blows at Thomond

Munster lose at home to leave European hopes on a knife edge

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 19:38

Crucial games in Europe for four Irish provinces

Munster, Leinster, Ulster and Connacht battle Europe on the crest of wave

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 15:55

Jamie Cudmore will not feature for Canada against Ireland

Robbie Henshaw will be monitored following ‘stinger’ injury

Tue Jun 11 2013 - 01:00

Canada lock Cudmore ruled out of Ireland game

Clermont Auvergne player broke a hand in Top 14 semi-final

Mon Jun 10 2013 - 17:47

Young Ireland team keeps USA at bay

Joe Schmidt era starts with controlled but extremely nervy victory over more experienced US side

Sun Jun 09 2013 - 08:59

US Eagles announce weakened squad

Ireland’s summer opponents meet this Saturday without European based players

Wed May 22 2013 - 12:55

Vern Cotter concerned over injury list as Heineken Cup final of enforcers looms

Clermont coach looks forward to Saturday’s clash against Toulon

Wed May 15 2013 - 02:00

Centre stage is set and now it’s time for Madigan to deliver a performance

Leinster player can give Lions coach Warren Gatland a timely reminder of his qualities

Sat Apr 27 2013 - 06:00

Clermont remain calm ahead of approaching Munster storm

Nathan Hines and Jamie Cudmore are determined to put their side on the European map

Thu Apr 25 2013 - 01:02

O’Connell regrets his actions and his words

Munster captain admits the furore has ’not been ideal’ in preparing for Clermont game

Wed Apr 24 2013 - 06:00