The Irish Times

Seán O’Brien hoping to be fit in time for Glasgow clash

Leinster flanker facing hot competition for starting place as he recovers from hip injury

Thu Jan 04 2018 - 06:00

Robbie Henshaw hails the type of unity money can’t buy

Montpellier win shows Leinster’s character as well as the formidable depth of their squad

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 06:00

Timing key to Donnacha Ryan not getting Ireland contract

Munster will have little option but to look abroad to replace international secondrow

Tue Mar 28 2017 - 05:58

Joe Schmidt: Ireland’s slow start not down to belated arrival

Team bus arrived at Murrayfield eight minutes late before a sluggish first half

Sun Feb 05 2017 - 17:08

Six Nations wipeout does not mean player can’t return with roar for Lions

Earls and Quinlan were named in 2009 squad despite missing tournament for Ireland

Wed Jan 25 2017 - 19:30

Backroom staff key if Lions are to achieve the improbable

Lions must let All Blacks’ young stars know something massive is coming their way

Tue Sept 06 2016 - 15:51

Gordon D’Arcy: Sexton helped build winning culture at Racing

Ireland outhalf laid the runway for Dan Carter’s smooth landing in Paris

Wed May 11 2016 - 07:47

Focused Ireland can finish Six Nations campaign in style

Scotland have shown real improvement but the suspicion is Ireland are still a better side

Sat Mar 19 2016 - 01:40

Gordon D’Arcy: Evidence Ireland adding a new attacking dimension to game

Tribute to Paulie’s legacy came with collective performance against Wales

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 08:00

Six Nations: Origin of 51 per cent of World Cup 2015 tries proved to be lineout possession

Toner ready to step up to the task of leading Ireland’s lineout strategy

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 12:00

Leo Cullen and Isa Nacewa dodge the hard questions

Leinster coach and captain refuse to be drawn on IRFU policy towards provinces

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 01:05

Leinster look to ‘reassess’, but road ahead is unclear

Toulon defeat leaves Leinster facing tough questions

Sat Dec 19 2015 - 22:34

Playing for Leinster a privilege, says Hayden Triggs

Move to province a massive opportunity, insists former Maori All Blacks lock

Wed Dec 02 2015 - 09:04

Scotland and Tommy Seymour aiming to prove the pundits wrong

American-born winger looking forward to locking horns with in-form Australia

Wed Oct 14 2015 - 01:00

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

Paul O’Connell confirms Ireland career will end at World Cup

Ireland secondrow was ready to retire from game before Toulon came in with offer

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 01:00

Barbarians claim spoils against Ireland in error-strewn affair

Jack McGrath will face nervous wait over yellow card for kneeing

Thu May 28 2015 - 22:14

Toulon 25 Leinster 20: How the players rated

Gavin Cummiskey assesses the performances of both sets of players as Toulon reach yet another final

Sun Apr 19 2015 - 19:24

Leinster looking for game of their lives against Toulon

Reggie Corrigan believes province need a display akin to Clermont in 2012

Sat Apr 18 2015 - 01:01

D’Arcy revels in outside centre role as Leinster get back on track

Veteran’s display the high point of a competent performance at home against Cardiff

Sat Sept 27 2014 - 10:17

Durable Devin Toner taking his game to new heights

Leinster lock’s offloading game, as well as his tackling, has consistently improved

Fri May 30 2014 - 08:00

Leinster unveil arrival of Douglas, but details still unknown

Capture of the second row from Waratahs feels like a genuine coup

Wed May 21 2014 - 01:00

Always at the centre as Leinster became more fluent in their French lessons

Brian O’Driscoll has been a major player in his province’s evolution on French soil

Sat Apr 05 2014 - 01:00

Technology’s growing influence in the game

To gain an edge on and off the pitch, in training, playing and even sleeping, all manner of equipment is being used

Wed Jan 29 2014 - 15:00

Leinster up for Heineken Cup challenge

New coach Matt O’Connor is satisfied his squad have the ability to come out of Pool 1

Tue Jul 23 2013 - 01:05

Nathan Hines expecting intense test when Clermont meet Toulon in final

Former Leinster lock looking to join elite to have won Heineken Cup with different clubs

Thu May 16 2013 - 01:00

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

Mutual respect ends monumental battle

Bonnaire describes victory over Munsteras one of the greatest days of his career

Mon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00

O’Gara will wait to make decision on his future

Munster outhalf says it is not time to make the call after emotional Clermont defeat

Sat Apr 27 2013 - 21:22

Clermont hold off brave Munster in Montpellier

French side glad to hear final whistle after epic European encounter

Sat Apr 27 2013 - 19:28

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