The Irish Times

Real impact of NI Assembly elections to be on unionist morale

‘We now have a nationalism that is confident ... Sinn Féin can take Stormont’

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 00:00

Andrew Trimble: People in the Republic are not ready for a united Ireland

Views of middle ground must be heard in the debate about Irish unity, says rugby star

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 06:00

Andrew Trimble and Barry Murphy bring podcast double act to awards stage

After surviving RTÉ’s Ultimate Hell Week the duo will present Zurich Irish Rugby Awards

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 06:00

Five of the best: Centurion Johnny Sexton’s best Ireland games in the eyes of his peers

Brian O’Driscoll, Rob Kearney and Joe Schmidt recall Sexton’s best days in green

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 06:00

Nathan Doak displays maturity by grasping his Ulster opportunity with both hands

Young scrumhalf steps up to the mark with mature displays in Cooney’s absence

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 11:33

Kairos targets US growth after joining accelerator programme

Initiative gives chance to work with almost 200 mentors within the sports industry

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 18:39

Sideline Cut: It might just be easier to unite a country than to break up a dressingroom

Two international sides on a tiny island should tell onlookers everything about the Irish

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 06:00

New constitution will be needed for a united Ireland, says FF’s O’Callaghan

Prominent backbencher says unionists must be part of any future all-Ireland government

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 13:53

Former rugby pro Andrew Trimble scores with investment for Kairos

Belfast-based sports technology company secures funding as it looks to scale

Mon Mar 15 2021 - 12:53

Six Nations Miscellany: Talisman Ryan feeling great and ready to roll in Rome

Townsend gets wish; Gloucester match-up to savour; By the numbers; Word of mouth

Thu Feb 25 2021 - 06:21

Six Nations: Any coach with a beating heart has to play Finn Russell

Return of Scottish outhalf greeted with giddy expectation, but his uniqueness can be fatal

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 06:14

Jacob Stockdale confident he can put Paris performance behind him

Fullback fully aware that magnifying glass of Test rugby will remain on him

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 06:00

Rugby Stats: Ireland have found bonus territory hard to come by against the best

Andy Farrell’s side look like they’ll need a bonus point win in Paris – it will be hard work

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 07:35

Tommy Bowe still on his game and alert to all possibilities

Former Lions, Ireland and Ulster winger has never been one to settle for the comfort zone

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 09:30

Impossible is nothing. Beating Leinster, though, might be trickier

Ulster will need all the heroics they can muster up to topple the title-holders

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 06:00

Poultry farmer feels he is a scapegoat of the failed RHI scheme

He now owes £51,000, which includes £23,000 for a gas-fuelled heating system

Fri Mar 13 2020 - 01:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success

If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 06:00

Stopping Jonny May’s pace must be high in Ireland’s priorities

Leicester Tigers’ winger is a lethal finisher and Ireland must deny him any space

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 06:00

The sporting decade that was: Ireland finally slay Goliath

After 111 years of waiting, history is written on a crisp Chicago afternoon

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 12:00

Ulster need to be at their best to contain Clermont threat

The French side ooze quality but Ulster have had their measure before in Belfast

Fri Nov 22 2019 - 01:00

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 16:30

No matter how Rugby World Cup turns out, Joe Schmidt’s legacy is secure

Tipping Point: We have up to six weeks left with best coach Irish rugby – arguably Irish sport – has had

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 06:16

Joe Schmidt at the Aviva Stadium: The pleasure, the privilege was ours

Today marks the end of an era with the Kiwi's last home game in charge of Ireland

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 07:10

Two Door Cinema Club: False Alarm review – inflammable pop material

Big melodies, catchy choruses and tonal idiosyncracies from the Northern Irish trio

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 05:00

Ulster gain confidence boost as Jacob Stockdale and Louis Ludik set to return

Dan McFarland’s side upbeat ahead of Pro14 semi-final at Glasgow Warriors

Wed May 15 2019 - 19:14

McFarland and Ulster looking forward to testing Leinster again

Coach hoping absent Stockdale and Best will be fit for quarter-final clash with Connacht

Tue Apr 23 2019 - 01:10

Rugby stats: Ireland don’t need to try too hard to beat the French

Rugby statistics: Once a staple of Paris trips, touchdowns are now thin on the ground

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 07:00

Jacob Stockdale: I pray before the game, I pray after the game, I pray during the game sometimes

‘The guys that I play with are my really close friends whether they are Christian or not’

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 11:29

Ulster v Zebre: Ulster go in search of bonus point

Peter Nelson and Dave Shanahan will start together as halfbacks for first time

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 20:31

Ulster name their team to take on Zebre on Saturday night

Darren Cave set to move to second in Ulster’s all-time appearance list with 222nd cap

Fri Feb 22 2019 - 12:29

The Offload: Penny hasn’t dropped inside the bubble for Darren Cave

With 20 from 20 Joey Carbery has finally filled Ronan O’Gara’s 10 red jersey

Mon Jan 21 2019 - 11:00

Ireland hit the scoring stakes hard in historic year

In 24 matches, 37 different individual players crossed the line for Joe Schmidt's side

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 06:28

Ulster unchanged for visit of Scarlets to Belfast

Rory Best to become Ulster’s most capped player in the European Champions Cup

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 12:20

Iain Henderson and Will Addison back in Ulster team

Academy prop Eric O’Sullivan starts in Friday’s Champions Cup clash with Scarlets

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 12:13