Gareth Thomas

Not just players in Japan facing a stamina-sapping test as viewers prepare for long sit-in

‘To allow somebody to say that just because he is your best player . . . is a terrible message’

Irish-born adults more than twice as likely to be member of sports club as adults born outside State

Folau and Vunipola do not represent community’s views but abusing them no use

Scott Johnson says he is very supportive of Rugby Australia’s position as ‘we want a game that includes everyone’

BT Sport lionise Saracens number eight while Munster’s excuse just doesn’t wash

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk

Former rugby star discusses diversity in the workplace and a recent homophobic attack

Warren Gatland’s side looking to secure the nation’s first ever win in New Zealand

Kieran Marmion and Finlay Bealham on Connacht bench after being released by Ireland

First Six Nations without McGurk, Hook and Pope – and it works just fine

Paddy Holohan’s pick-me up after UFC pummelling? A nice cup of tea . . .

Gareth Thomas, Ashwin Willemse stories don’t sit well in sleek world of advertisement

Fellow Labour leadership candidates condemned the proposal as tantamount to conceding defeat on the issue

Another defeat to a Pacific Island nation for the Welsh who fail to reach quarter-finals

GAA, soccer and rugby followers have lots of choice this Christmas with stories that range from the personal to the universal