John O'Sullivan

John O'Sullivan

Sports writer

John O'Sullivan is an Irish Times sports writer.

‘It’s a very, very high calibre of people’ - Leinster CEO delighted with candidates for new head coach

Shane Nolan says Leinster are working with the IRFU to identify Leo Cullen’s replacement

Munster, Leinster and Connacht head to France for preseason games to test out new signings

Edinburgh-bound Ulster now include some of Richie Murphy’s former Ireland under-20s charges

Aidan McCullen: The former Ireland international who became an acclaimed podcaster

Former Ireland and Leinster rugby player developed habits that helped him become many other things, including wine deliverer, lecturer and award-winning podcaster

IRFU predicts €1m surplus despite ‘significant challenges’

November series and Chicago clash with the All Blacks contributed to figures

Ulster confirm appointment of Joe Schmidt in consultancy role

Former Ireland head coach to work with age-grade coaches at the province

Joe Schmidt to take consultancy role with Ulster Rugby

Former Ireland head coach to work with age-grade coaches at the province

James Lowe signs for Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath

Winger’s Japan move confirmed after nine seasons in Irish rugby

‘Not an investigation’: So why are Munster Rugby carrying out a root-and-branch review?

Club drafts in independent consultancy specialising in corporate governance

If Luke Jacobson’s clearout on Josh van der Flier was only a yellow, throw rugby’s laws in the bin

Some questionable decisions from referee Nic Berry raise concerns over consistency in officiating

Ireland player ratings: Dan Sheehan and Joe McCarthy lead the way in Auckland defeat

Ireland authors of their own issues in Eden Park defeat

Why New Zealand’s record at Eden Park might not be all it is cracked up to be

Andy Farrell’s Ireland side would not be the first to get a result in the All Blacks fortress

Ireland Under-20s round off disappointing Junior World Championship against Italy

Ireland playing for ninth after difficult pool stage

Rob Kearney on Ireland v New Zealand: ‘This backline is the best we have available’

The former fullback discusses Ireland’s line-up for Saturday’s daunting clash in Eden Park and the key challenges facing Andy Farrell’s side

Leinster lose promising fullback Noah Byrne to Australian rules

Ireland Under-20 international turned down province’s offer of a professional contract

Ireland under-20s fight through error-strewn display to beat Fiji

Andrew Browne’s side to face Italy in World Junior Championship ninth-place final on Saturday

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