The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: This could become Ireland's worst ever Six Nations

A bulked-up pack and heads-up rugby can lead to a statement win in Italy

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 07:10

Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland must go after victory by frightening France into mistakes

We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 07:55

Ireland’s Joe Schmidt: a complex yet paradoxically simple soul

Kiwi arrived in Ireland relatively unknown but leaves after shaping a rugby generation

Mon Nov 26 2018 - 18:36

Gerry Thornley: Celtic revival is exactly what Champions Cup needs

Resurgence of Munster and Leinster last year was a bonus and should continue this year

Fri Oct 13 2017 - 06:30

Saracens defend Champions Cup title at Murrayfield

Clermont Auvergne’s wait for European glory continues as Mark McCall’s side triumph

Sat May 13 2017 - 19:29

Liam Toland: Patient Saracens will outlast Clermont

Ireland can’t compete with these European heavyweights on money but we can on resources

Fri May 12 2017 - 05:00

Liam Toland: Bogged down by pre-ordained plays

Leinster and Munster needed the ‘OODA Loop’: Observe-Orientate-Decide-Act

Fri Apr 28 2017 - 11:43

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster have game-changers - Munster must develop some

Munster lacked impact off their bench and squad depth to cope without Conor Murray

Wed Apr 26 2017 - 07:00

Johnny Sexton full of optimism for future despite European exit

Leinster outhalf ‘gutted’ not to get crack at Saracens in Champions Cup final

Mon Apr 24 2017 - 06:00

So close but so far as Clermont end Leinster’s European dream

Leo Cullen’s side flirt with famous comeback but Camille Lopez drops French into final

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 18:00

Clermont not interested in another glorious defeat

French club keenly aware of big games lost ahead of Champions Cup clash with Leinster

Fri Apr 21 2017 - 05:30

Gordon D’Arcy: Red cards inevitable until new tackle laws bed in

Zero tolerance on new law will have drawbacks but high tackle needs to be consigned to history

Wed Jan 04 2017 - 08:52

Ulster braced for Clermont power surge but still unlikely to resist it

French league leaders will greet visitor’s pack with ruthless welcome party

Sat Dec 17 2016 - 12:01

Gordon D’Arcy: Leinster v Munster derby needs to get back to its roots

Leinster versus Munster has become sanitised. Too much about rugby.

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 05:50

Major parts of the puzzle seem to be coming together for France

Freddy Michalak has become a leader and the French pack looks increasingly formidable

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 19:26

Ireland v France: The last four encounters

Ireland have more than matched their French rivals since the 2012 Six Nations

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 20:21

RWC #17: Argentina tear up the script in 2007 opener

Pumas stun tournament to life by shocking hosts France 17-12 at the Stade de France

Wed Sept 02 2015 - 12:00

Toulon may be hard to like but there’s no questioning their dominance

Money talks and Mourad Boudjellal ’s millions are shouting loud for the European champions

Tue May 05 2015 - 05:45

Jamie Heaslip, Ian Madigan among EPCR nominations

Leinster duo on 15-man longlist for European Player of the Year award

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 16:49

Munster show up this time and take home a Christmas bonus

Clermont in control of Pool One after completing double at Stade Michelin

Sun Dec 14 2014 - 21:22

Munster look to add underachieving Clermont to their Thomond Park hit list

For such a massive club, Clermont Auvergne always make you feel like you have a chance

Wed Dec 03 2014 - 12:00

Leinster grind out victory over Castres

Success built on monopolising possession and Ian Madigan kicking goals

Mon Oct 27 2014 - 12:58

Jonathan Sexton powers Racing Metro to victory while Clermont coast against Sale

Sexton kicks 16 points in 26-10 victory over Treviso

Mon Oct 27 2014 - 10:40

Clermont players injured in violent machete attack

France internationals Benjamin Kayser, Julien Pierre and Aurelien Rougerie hospitalised

Sun Jul 20 2014 - 18:15

Saracens boosted as Clermont plan without Aurelien Rougerie

Veteran French back suffering from hamstring strain sustained in surprise defeat to Racing Metro

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 21:39

Clermont see off gallant Leicester

Clermont keep remarkable home record intact as Leicester become latest victims

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 18:44

Bowe’s size gives Schmidt an old attacking option

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 01:00

Huge invasion by Clermont’s Yellow Army expected for final

Leinster and Munster fans likely to row in behind them as well

Fri May 17 2013 - 02:00

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

Clermont suffer double blow as Rougerie and Vosloo both ruled out through injury

Captain’s absence could be keenly felt by Vern Cotter’s side

Fri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00

Rougerie injury a concern for Clermont

Captain withdrawn early in 39-17 win over Toulouse that extended home unbreaten run to 59 games

Sun Apr 21 2013 - 12:09

Stunning Sivivatu try caps Clermont victory

Home side take French derby with five-try thrashing of Montpellier

Sat Apr 06 2013 - 18:04