Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times.

Third time’s the charm as Leinster take first URC win of the season against Sharks

Leo Cullen’s side secure 31-5 win at the Aviva

Rugby unions have signalled disgust at breakaway league, but players may hedge their bets

Mike Tindall-fronted consortium has caused panic in national organisations

James Lowe ready for the storm after the calm as Leinster face Sharks at home

Rested after bruising Lions tour, winger knows he has to ‘show up physically’ in his opening game for Leinster

IRFU among unions urging ‘extreme caution’ over participation in proposed R360 competition

Group of national unions say new league would be ‘enormously harmful’

Leinster look to returning Lions to finally get them purring against Sharks

Defending champions are second from bottom in the URC table after losing opening two matches

Support for Lewis Moody from Irish rugby figures following motor neuron disease diagnosis

James Lowe said he was saddened by the news and hoped a cure for MND could be found soon

Leinster boost as Jamie Osborne returns to training ahead of Sharks game

Versatile Ireland international back returns from minor hamstring injury

Clayton McMillan optimistic ahead of first Thomond Park outing with Munster

After an away win over Scarlets in their URC opener, Munster welcome Cardiff to Limerick on Saturday

Leinster need not panic yet, but must return to their own ways for Bulls trip

Luke McGrath to captain Leo Cullen’s side in Pretoria

Aoife O’Rourke on Hyrox after World Boxing Championships: ‘Fitness, racing and music to my ears’

Ireland’s boxing world champion will next compete at Hyrox Hamburg

Like Bethpage next year’s Irish Open at Trump’s Doonbeg will be about more than golf

The decision to use Co Clare links course for the national Open is divisive

Munster working hard on fitness as they look to improve injury record

Injuries have blighted recent seasons for the Irish province

URC champions Leinster must come out fighting against Bulls, says McBryde

Blues know they need to bounce back in Pretoria after 35-0 defeat to Stormers

Gráinne Walsh and Michaela Walsh both win opening bouts of the women’s World Championships

In the men’s event, Gavin Rafferty lost in his first bout against the vastly experienced Saidjamshid Jaforav

Irish Open: Meath man Alex Maguire looking to change his life one shot at a time

Alex Maguire is three shots - and a few million euro - behind Tom McKibbin as both remain in contention for the weekend

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