The Irish Times

Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection

Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00

Losing bonus point enough for Leinster to seal top spot in table

Leo Cullen’s side will enjoy home advantage through the URC playoffs despite defeat

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 19:41

URC preview: Difficult assignment ahead for Leinster away to Sharks

High-profile Springboks feature as Sharks know win would enhance playoff prospects

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 16:49

Brian Deeny set for debut as Leinster size up Springbok-laden Sharks

Kolisi, Nche and Mapimpi all start for the Sharks alongside former Munster man Grobler

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 12:47

Ireland complete miserable weekend with shoot-out defeat to Austria in Cardiff

Loss to Wales on Saturday had ended hopes of qualifying for men’s World Cup

Sun Oct 24 2021 - 17:05

Ben Walker double gets Ireland off to winning start in Cardiff

Russia lack cutting edge as Ireland move within a win of World Cup qualification

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 19:04

Leinster name seven new academy recruits and three graduates to senior ranks

Props Michael Milne and Thomas Clarkson and centre David Hawkshaw awarded contracts

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 17:13

McNamara hopeful that Ireland under-20s will get to compete for Grand Slam

October dates being lined up for concluding games against Italy and France

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 15:32

McNamara makes four changes to Ireland U20 side for England clash

Flanker Alex Soroka to make his full debut in a rearranged backrow

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 17:44

Noel McNamara makes two changes to Ireland U20 side for Wales clash

Winger Ben Moxham and prop Marcus Hannan named for game in Cork

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 15:53

Tucker expects to Ireland Under-20s to be tested by experienced Scotland team

Trinity prop Clarkson is the only Irish survivor from team that started last year’s win

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 06:00

Man in court following St Stephen’s Day stabbing in Belfast

John McKee (24) charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent

Fri Dec 27 2019 - 18:07

Ireland take two-goal advantage into second leg with Canada in bid for Olympic spot

Seán Murray and Shane O’Donoghue each score twice in Vancouver

Sun Oct 27 2019 - 01:33

Uruguay stun Fiji for first upset of the Rugby World Cup

The South Americans, mostly amateurs, held on for third victory in 12 World Cup matches

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 08:55

Rugby World Cup: Ireland enjoy splendid isolation as they prepare for Japan test

Remote hotel an ideal location for Schmidt and his squad to hone their game plan

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 01:00

Hodge escapes red card in Australia win

‘The collision was a massive one and a try-saver’

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 09:52

Rugby World Cup: Hooper looking forward to teaming up with Pocock again

‘It is going to be a really good challenge for us coming up against a big back five in their forward pack’

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 21:40

Pool D: Flying Fiji a big danger for Wales and the Wallabies

McKee’s side have more history to make after wins over France and the Maori All Blacks

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 05:00

Pool D: Wales should emerge ahead of Wallabies and Fiji

Gatland’s side have peaked at the right time but Australia have beaten the All Blacks

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 15:30

Injuries make Ireland U20s’ Italian job even harder

Team need bonus-point victory to have chance of making last four at World Championship

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 01:00

Ireland Under-20s forced into changes for Australia

Sean French and Iwan Hughes both ruled out of the remainder of the tournament

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 13:55

Four of Ireland’s Grand Slam heroes to miss World Championships

Harry Byrne, Scott Penny, David Hawkshaw and Conor Phillips out of U-20 World Championships

Wed May 15 2019 - 14:45

Ireland complete Under-20 Six Nations Grand Slam triumph

Noel McNamara’s side secure come from behind victory in Colwyn Bay

Fri Mar 15 2019 - 21:18

Meet the Irish team chasing Grand Slam glory in Wales

John O’Sullivan profiles the Irish U-20s side who will win the Grand Slam if they beat Wales on Friday night

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 17:48

French replaces injured Hawkshaw for France encounter

Ireland skipper set to miss last two games of U20 Six Nations with knee injury

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 15:47

Banbridge’s spectacular win proves talent still abundant in Hockey League

Co Down side outclass Three Rock Rovers as Pembroke get the better of Lisnagarvey

Sun Sept 23 2018 - 17:23

Alexander Cox to coach Ireland in World Cup

Highly regarded coach will take charge of Ireland’s for World Cup campaign

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 17:12

Fiji boss John McKee calls on top countries to share the wealth

New Zealander believes that tier two sides should be paid appearance fees to help boost the game

Fri Nov 17 2017 - 17:13

Alan Sothern’s goal seals Ireland’s World Cup spot

Men’s side qualify for India 2018 thanks to first ever win over New Zealand

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 13:31

South Africa close World Cup door on Ireland

Today’s defeat ends Irish hopes of direct qualification for next year’s World Cup

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 15:35

Ireland left frustrated by Spain as World Cup hopes dealt blow

Inspired performance from goalkeeper Quico Cortes the difference in Johannesburg

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 14:40

Conor Harte in Ireland squad for South Africa

Defender will travel to World Cup qualifying event next month

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 14:06

Ireland have mix of youth and experience for World Hockey League

Lisnagarvey and Banbridge dominate coach Craig Fulton’s squad for Stormont event

Mon Mar 06 2017 - 18:26

John McKee committed to Fiji after positive World Cup

‘I know there’s a lot of speculation in the media with Japan looking for a new coach’

Wed Oct 07 2015 - 13:29

RWC 15: Fiji aim to draw on their spiritual strength

‘Fijian society is based on where they come from - it’s very easy to build that unity’

Thu Sept 17 2015 - 12:43