Gerry Thornley

Leinster duo Dunne and O’Loughlin to join Exeter Chiefs

Adam Byrne, Dooley and Hawkshaw set to follow Murphy by switching to Connacht

Limited changes expected to Six Nations XV; Absurd double-jobbing in the GAA

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Ireland face crucial Finland clash; Rassie Erasmus’ punishment must fit the crime

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Callum Robinson questioned on vaccine stance; Gordon D’Arcy on how Munster can end barren run

The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Springboks stay classy in wake of painful first Test defeat to Lions

No complaints from South Africa despite marginal decisions that went against them

Lions claim first blood after brilliant second-half fightback in Cape Town

Dan Biggar kicks 14 points as Warren Gatland’s side beat Springboks in first Test

Plenty of motivation for Irish and Scottish players as Lions face Japan

Murray one of seven-strong Irish contingent with painful memories of World Cup

Leinster win fills O’Gara with belief La Rochelle can claim first European title

Coach hopeful his underdogs can rise to the challenge again in final against Toulouse

What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads

It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?

Stander and Fardy’s exit signals a changing of Irish import guard

This summer marks a watershed moment in the role of ‘project players’ in Irish rugby

Leinster break new ground and Munster to retain Pro14 title

Defending champions make it four on the spin as rivals are beaten again in Dublin

All eyes on Tadhg Furlong as Leinster travel to Llanelli

Ireland and Lions tighthead makes return against the Scarlets on Saturday night

Munster seek quick return to winning ways

Van Graan makes 13 changes from Leinster defeat for the trip to Treviso

Jack is back: Carty overcomes self-doubt and returns to form

Clearly a thoughtful and sensitive soul, he plays better when he feels the coach’s trust

Malachy Clerkin’s sports books of the year for 2020

Live sport may have gone missing during the pandemic but there was always plenty to read

Brian Kerr: ‘The uncertainty, lack of support from the FAI, it was a dark time’

Former manager turned pundit’s passion for the sporting life remains undimmed

How can Andy Farrell build for the Six Nations over the coming weeks?

Future proof: our rugby writers pick their Ireland team for the 2021 tournament

Gerry Thornley: Saracens have targeted Leinster for eight months

Weakened defending champions remain daunting Champions Cup quarter-final opponents

Gerry Thornley: Players face gruelling 12 months of non-stop rugby

Rescheduling 2019-20 games was a financial necessity but has resulted in little downtime

Dr Éanna Falvey: I expect competitive rugby to resume this year

World Rugby’s chief medical officer on what it will take to get the sport back on track

Pro 14 chief Anayi ‘really confident’ that season will finish

Ideal eight-week schedule would initially see derbies being played behind closed doors

Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’

A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments

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