The Irish Times

Rugby tour to apartheid South Africa in 1989 branded ‘obscene’

Government and public condemnation forced rugby body to apologise and vow never to play in the country while apartheid laws remained

Sun Dec 29 2019 - 00:22

Irishman was the only captain to lead the Lions to victory over All Blacks at Eden Park

Wed Jun 21 2017 - 06:00

Gatland names 37-man squad on Wednesday with plenty of home players in contention

Mon Apr 17 2017 - 08:30

I say it every year. I can’t go through another championship sitting next to the old focker

Sun Jan 29 2017 - 12:00

Willie John McBride: ‘He was just one of the great men of this world, I am just proud I had him as a friend’

Tue Dec 02 2014 - 18:24

If only George Hook and Liam Brady would get with the programme and join our bliss

Mon Nov 11 2013 - 06:00

The hooker will be inducted to Hall of Fame next month

Fri Oct 25 2013 - 00:20