The Irish Times

Gordon D'Arcy: Ireland must go after victory by frightening France into mistakes

We have the chance to banish ghosts of 2019 and play one hell of a game against France

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 07:55

Ireland braced for a daunting assignment in Paris

France’s fine form against Wales shows the scale of the task facing Farrell’s side

Mon Oct 26 2020 - 06:00

Merci beaucoup! France give up home tie and will travel to Dublin for Women’s Six Nations

Move comes after quarantine situation for Ireland players had put the game in doubt

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 19:35

IRFU report deficit of almost €36m as Covid-19 impact laid bare in accounts

Philip Browne warns of consequences to game if supporters are kept away for extended period

Fri Oct 23 2020 - 14:54

Six Nations considering delayed start to 2021 tournament over lack of fans

Unions fear loss of revenue could hinder ability to finance the sport

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 22:03

Gerry Thornley: Rugby breathes a sigh of relief as full lockdown averted

The sport has done all it can to ensure games continue behind closed doors

Tue Oct 06 2020 - 06:00

Rugby in a pandemic: Welcome to the season from the edge of oblivion

The return of supporters is seen as vital to the future of the professional game

Sat Oct 03 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Saracens prove Pro14 is not fit for purpose

The alternative to fans in stadiums, according to the IRFU, is financial collapse

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 09:00

Tipping point: GAA facing a second earthquake, the cost of a split season

Finding a way to fund sport will be much trickier than getting it up and running was

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 05:00

Browne unwilling to rule out further pay cuts for players

IRFU CEO faced with growing crisis for game’s finances if it remains behind closed doors

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 06:00

Committee hears significant numbers of supporters needed back at matches

GAA, IRFU and FAI prepare joint roadmap for safe return of spectators to stadiums

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 17:46

IRFU chief Browne admits completing Six Nations is key financial concern for now

Long-term sustainability of professional game in Ireland at stake if fans don’t return

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 16:19

Irish sporting bodies warn Oireachtas of catastrophic financial effect of Covid-19

IRFU, FAI and GAA outline grave picture and say it is critical supporters are allowed back

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 13:59

FAI ‘will not survive financially’ without fans attending games

IRFU and GAA will also tell Oireachtas Covid committee of financial threat to their sports

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 00:16

IRFU agrees pay reduction compromise with players for six-month period

Players earning over €25k will take a 10% cut and a 10% deferral until the end of the year

Mon Jul 13 2020 - 21:05

IRFU in line for €75m windfall as CVC acquire 14.5% Six Nations stake

World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte confirms deal; IRFU don't comment

Sun Jul 05 2020 - 21:53

Gerry Thornley: A move to summer would damage Irish rugby on many levels

Aligning the international Test calendar could come at a cost to the game on many levels

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 06:00

IRFU remain intent on 20% pay cuts as players’ union gets to see books

Two sides will meet for a fourth time on Wednesday in a bid to broker a deal

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 18:25

No outcome after third round of player talks on IRFU’s proposed 20% pay cut

Rugby Players Ireland set to meet with IRFU again next week in bid to strike a deal

Wed Jun 24 2020 - 15:10

The Offload: The ‘team of us’ philosophy uncovered

Kiss, kiss: how athletes and reporters greet each other after being kept apart for so long

Mon Jun 15 2020 - 10:00