Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times.

Festive goodwill parked as Munster steel themselves for Leinster backlash

Leinster have been steady but unspectacular since losing to their old rivals at Croke Park

‘It felt like every football fan in the world saw the goal’: Ken Early on the late, late Troy show

Irish Times writers pick their most memorable moments from a year featuring outstanding performances by Katie O’Connor, Ava Crean, Louth’s footballers and more

Enduring appeal of Katie Taylor built on a combination of class and humility

World champion boxer remains Ireland’s most popular athlete and it’s easy to see why

‘I felt like I let the lads down’: James Ryan making amends after suspension

Secondrow returned for Leinster last week after a three-match ban for a high tackle against South Africa

Leinster’s frustrating moments against Leicester were ‘isolated events’, says Bleyendaal

Assistant coach is not unduly concerned as long as the team keeps winning games

Jack Conan available for Leinster’s URC fixture against Ulster

Ireland flanker failed an early HIA in Champions Cup win over Leicester

Spying cases show that serious sport has nothing to do with fair play

A little subterfuge to get an edge, to try and determine an outcome, is more common than ever in modern sport

Tommy O’Brien enjoying new sense of freedom since removing self-imposed shackles

Leinster wing hoping to keep up fine run of form in Champions Cup clash against Leicester Tigers

Leinster prepare for Leicester test in Champions Cup as James Lowe returns

Coach Leo Cullen balances optimism and concern as key players recover and others face fitness doubts

Lowe set for Leinster return but Snyman and Ringrose could miss Leicester trip

Jordan Larmour ruled out of game at Welford Road on Friday night with hamstring injury

Eben Etzebeth’s suspension is lenient for such a repugnant offence

Question marks on whether 12 weeks is enough for eye-gouging on Alex Mann

‘It’s already started, believe me’ – Andy Farrell admits Ireland’s World Cup preparations are under way

That Ireland were drawn against Scotland once again drew a wry smile from the head coach

Leinster’s Dan Sheehan: ‘There is that sort of hatred towards us’

Any animosity aimed at the club is not about to shake the unflappable hooker ahead of Harlequins in Aviva on Saturday

Jacques Nienaber rejects questions over his commitment to Leinster

Coach says he will remain with Leinster until his contract ends in 2027

Joe McCarthy makes injury return for Leinster ahead of Champions Cup opener

All Black Rieko Ioane will be at Leo Cullen’s disposal having arrived last week

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