The Irish Times

Six Nations: Will fixing Ireland’s scrum be as easy as changing a tyre?

It was a weakness against England last week, but hooker Rob Herring is not panicking

Wed Mar 16 2022 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Ireland contributed massively to the championship’s best match so far

‘Return’ match in the Aviva next season will be eagerly awaited by supporters

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 06:00

Scrum showdown awaits as French pack gears up for set-piece assault

John Fogarty has presided over one of the key bedrocks of Ireland’s game

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 01:00

Josh van der Flier adds carrying string to his bow as Leinster gear up for Europe

Form says that changes the Leinster backrow made are working after impressive autumn

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 01:51

Palpable harmony in Ireland squad reflected on the pitch

Testimony from O’Mahony and Earls suggests Ireland are indeed in a good place

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 01:00

Josh van der Flier enjoying the responsibility that comes with Ireland seniority

28-year-old flanker has been given the freedom to build on his running game

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 06:00

Matt Williams: Offloading skill has been obliterated from this Ireland attack

Strategies must be changed as Ireland aren’t getting the most out of talented backline

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 07:00

Ireland’s work-ons: Four things Andy Farrell needs to address

Gerry Thornley looks at four key areas in need of improvement ahead of the Six Nations

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00

Gordon D'Arcy: I know what Joe and Cheika would do. Fix the basics

Gordon Darcy: Andy Farrell chose scrum solidity over lineout certainty but the decision backfired

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 06:00

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

Sat Nov 07 2020 - 07:00

Peter O’Mahony ready to battle his way back into Ireland’s backrow

Flanker produced a moment of magic with an offload during his cameo against Italy

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 15:46

Rónan Kelleher back in the groove and looking for further opportunity

Hooker quickly got over disappointment of being named on the bench against Saracens

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00

Break allows James Ryan to rest, bulk-up and study history

It’s also allowed him to catch up with his studies in History and Politics at UCD

Sat May 16 2020 - 09:00

Applications open for community wind and solar farms

Successful applicants will be awarded State contracts to generate power for national grid

Mon Mar 09 2020 - 21:17

Owen Doyle: Time to speed up scrum formation and apply quicker sanctions

The scrum needs a serious fix having been hijacked by teams in the professional era

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 09:01

Breadth of Ireland’s ambition strikes fear into Wales

Ireland earn the right to go wide as they beat Wayne Pivac's side at their own game

Sat Feb 08 2020 - 17:04

Matt Williams: I am prepared to give Andy Farrell time but the early signs are not positive

If Ireland perform at the same level as last week, the Welsh will return to Cardiff with a winning bonus point

Fri Feb 07 2020 - 12:13

Liam Toland: Small changes point to big evolution for Ireland

Despite defensive game against Scotland, there’s a positive shift in attacking policy

Mon Feb 03 2020 - 09:47

Ireland's Farrell Era: Something old, something new and a philosophy from the Blues

Gavin Cummiskey looks at what has changed and what remains the same ahead of the Six Nations

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 06:00

Stander admits he knew Doris’s day would come as he switches back to six

‘He’s a great ballplayer, he’s got a good work-rate and he’s still young so there’s a lot more to come from him’

Fri Jan 31 2020 - 13:40

Enthusiastic Andy Farrell relishing the challenge of leading Ireland

‘We want to improve in all aspects of the game’ says determined new head coach

Tue Dec 24 2019 - 08:00

Rugby Statistics: It’s time for change as Farrell puts his own shape on things

There is an average 5.4 selection changes between the final game of an Irish coach and the opener of his successor

Thu Dec 19 2019 - 06:15

Munster exhibit flaws and promise in European Cup tune-up win over Ulster

Ulster’s pack of Leinster exiles fail to cope after van Graan’s men turn up the heat

Mon Nov 11 2019 - 00:30

Munster’s outhalf resources dwindle as Hanrahan injured in win over Ulster

Andrew Conway’s moment of brilliance secures interpro victory at Thomond Park

Sat Nov 09 2019 - 19:27

John Fogarty to tour with 2021 Lions as part of Warren Gatland’s staff

Former hooker and incoming Ireland scrum coach will help plot a route past Springboks

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 10:41

Mike Catt set to complete new Ireland coaching ticket

Former England international to be named attack coach under new head coach Andy Farrell

Sat Jun 22 2019 - 12:25

The Offload: Now all eyes turn to Josh van der Flier

Gavin Cummiskey reveals his end of season ‘The Offload awards’ and his best quotes

Mon May 27 2019 - 11:00

Can Leinster’s try-scoring troika repeat their feat at Celtic Park?

Cian Healy, Tadgh Furlong and Sean Cronin combined for opening try against Munster

Tue May 21 2019 - 05:00

The game that marked a turning point in Leinster-Munster rivalry

Leinster’s current dominance began with memorable semi-final victory in 2009

Sat May 18 2019 - 05:00

John Fogarty: Forensic Leinster youngsters not dwelling on defeat

James Ryan leads new generation who will want to know exactly what they can do better

Wed May 15 2019 - 01:00

Van der Flier and Gibson-Park back in contention for Leinster

Duo recovered from injury and available to face Munster at the RDS

Tue May 14 2019 - 07:00

Gerry Thornley: Wales have Grand Slam but Irish rugby has grand plan

All four Irish provinces have qualified for Pro14 playoffs, but no Welsh side in last six

Tue Apr 30 2019 - 06:20

John Fogarty to join IRFU as national academy forwards coach

Former Ireland hooker will leave current role as Leinster scrum coach from July 1st

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 15:47

Robin McBryde to join Leinster coaching staff after RWC

Former hooker replaces John Fogarty after 13 years as part of the Welsh national set-up

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 14:23