Irish rugby great Tom Kiernan dies, aged 83
Kiernan was both captain and coach of Ireland and also led the Lions
After a year of sporting famine, get ready for a high summer feast in 2021
Johnny Watterson looks at the year ahead as sport, like life, tries to get back to normal
Johnny Watterson: Rugby’s centurions really just a modern day concept
No player that began their career prior to 1982 reached 100 caps
Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’
A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments
David Norris on 40 years of saving North Great George’s Street
Georgian street was in the doldrums in 1979 until a preservation society was formed
Rory Best’s remarkable service all there in black and white
Rugby Statistics: Hooker has been a remarkably consistent figure in his 116 caps to date
Gerry Thornley: Ireland's new breed don't fear the All Blacks
Joe Schmidt's side have already gone where the previous Golden Generation could not
Ireland’s one and done captains don’t enjoy a stellar record
If Johnny Sexton captains side during Australia tour he will be looking to break a mould
Adoption controversy: ‘It was never discussed at home’
Susan Kiernan’s search revealed her birth cert ‘had my adoptive parents’ names on it’
Tadhg Beirne and Ross Byrne can join Down Under debutants
In total, 15 Irish players have been handed a first cap in Australia for tour next month
Rugby Statistics: Captain on verge of place among the Best
Mullen and World War veteran ‘Ernie’ Crawford out in front for win-rate while leading Ireland
Owen O’Callaghan’s greatest legacy was his generosity, mourners hear
Late property developer was man of integrity and his family have lost treasure, says priest
‘I thought I was in New Zealand’, says Maori head coach
Colin Cooper paid tribute to Munster and the rugby culture so apparent at Thomond Park
Ireland still chasing home win over New Zealand after epic 1973 draw
Ex-players recall incidents from match that was played in troubled times 43 years ago
Anthony Foley death: ‘Our chieftain was carried away . . . we were not ready’
‘Hard to understand the sense of injustice and grief I feel over death of a man I hardly knew’
Former Irish soccer great Noel Cantwell honoured in Cork
Roy Keane and John Delaney among those present for naming of pedestrian road
Paul O’Connell: By any measure, one of the great locks
Ireland captain set to reach 100 cap milestone against Wales in Six Nations this weekend
Ex-Ireland and Lions outhalf Jack Kyle remembered at service
Willie John McBride: ‘He was just one of the great men of this world, I am just proud I had him as a friend’
The Times We Lived In: Calm before storm of controversial clash
Published: January 10th, 1970Photograph: Jack McManus
Former Irish footballer and cricketer Noel Cantwell to be honoured in native Cork
Cork City Council to name a roadway near his home in honour of the late sports star
Tom Grace announced as new chairman of the Lions Board
Tom Kiernan, Fergus Slattery and Keith Wood inducted into the IRB’s Hall of Fame
Heineken Cup helped drive Irish game out of amateur roots and in to professional age
Gerry Thornley argues that while the Six Nations may be the financial engine of European rugby the Heineken Cup provided the most memories over the last 19 years
A French test that has proven difficult to pass
Grand Slam denying defeat in 1982 epitomises Ireland’s problems in Paris
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