The Irish Times

RFU chief would prefer Eddie Jones’s replacement to be English

RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea also backs succession plan

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 13:26

RFU accused of ‘dishonesty’ in backing England coach Eddie Jones

Former internationals question ‘progress’ as last year’s poor Six Nations result repeated

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 06:00

England still bear all the hallmarks of a work-in-progress

Demanding tests against Ireland and France will tell us a lot more about Jones’s side

Sun Feb 27 2022 - 20:44

Rugby concussions: ‘I’ve got no recollection of 80-90% of my playing career’

In the News: Former Wales international Alix Popham on changes needed to protect players

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 07:06

A Rorschach test for rugby: contrasting conclusions from new dementia study

Even two of the groups who collaborated on the new BRAIN study disagree about what it means for the sport

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 19:47

George Ford believes he has more to offer at international level

Outhalf was dropped by Eddie Jones from recent England squad

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 21:00

First black chair of RFU, Tom Ilube, opts for Swing Low on Desert Island Discs

Tom Ilube says he ‘agonised’ over decision to include controversial song in lineup

Mon Oct 04 2021 - 20:08

Jones defends ‘information-sharing’ consultancy work in Japan

England head coach insists he remains in sole charge despite being placed under scrutiny by the Rugby Football Union

Wed Jun 02 2021 - 22:09

Sport may have to become ‘boring’ to ensure safety, says UK sports minister

Nigel Huddleston warns of financial threat from increased concussion lawsuits

Tue May 25 2021 - 22:30

Toulon’s sense of grievance is entirely understandable

Not a single case of on-the-field transmission of the Covid-19 virus has been confirmed

Sat Apr 03 2021 - 05:00

Steve Borthwick could take coaching role with Lions this summer

Rugby news round-up: England lock Courtney Lawes to miss rest of Six Nations

Wed Mar 03 2021 - 19:41

Bigots still creating a cold reception for women in world of sports broadcasting

Female broadcasters an easy target for the anonymous keyboard warriors

Sat Feb 13 2021 - 06:00

Women’s Six Nations in doubt as Covid-19 cases rise

English Premiership avoids more cancellations despite 16 more positive tests

Thu Jan 07 2021 - 20:12

Safety hits home for rugby as former players with dementia prepare lawsuits

Brain injury lawyer warns of impact on governing bodies if they breach duty of care

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 22:30

Irish rugby players to be part of concussion group lawsuit

Over 70 players will be part of litigation with IRFU expected to become involved

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 06:40

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

Quarantine conundrum places big question marks over European rugby

Knockout stages due to be played in one month but most teams cannot travel

Thu Aug 20 2020 - 12:43

My pay cut is no sacrifice in current climate, says England coach Eddie Jones

‘You’ve got to keep everything in perspective with what’s happening in society’

Thu Jul 16 2020 - 12:21

RFU apologises for Jones’s ‘13 against 16’ comments on referee

English union regrets ‘any implication that Ben O’Keeffe was biased’ in Wales tie

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 20:49

England’s Mako Vunipola in self-isolation as precaution due to coronavirus fears

Prop flew back from Tonga via Hong Kong and is not expected to play in final two Six Nations games

Tue Mar 03 2020 - 15:22

England face fan backlash over autumn series kick-off times

It will be first time Twickenham has hosted an 8pm start since 2015 World Cup

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 15:43

Gradual death of the paper ticket

Smartphone e-tickets are becoming the norm for gigs, sports events and flights

Thu Dec 12 2019 - 05:49

Eddie Jones regrets not making changes for World Cup final

‘Probably in hindsight I should have refreshed the squad a little bit’

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 15:06

Irish tech firm Future Ticketing secures deals with two English rugby clubs

Firm’s online ticket-selling software to be used by Jersey Reds and Coventry Rugby

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 20:27

The Story of Rugby: How an elite took possession of the game and didn’t let go

Review: RTÉ’s history of the game pulls no punches, tackling colonialism, class war and sexism

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 23:45

World Rugby sets deadline for Nations Championship decision

Six Nations and Rugby Championship unions must deliver an answer by Friday

Tue Jun 18 2019 - 13:36

Owen Farrell does not find England captaincy a burden, Saracens boss says

McCall believes decision to rest fly-half after Six Nations will pay off in Champions Cup

Wed Mar 27 2019 - 22:30

English RFU appears to rule out 'catastrophic' Six Nations relegation

Lack of relegation would rule out Nations Championship in its current format

Tue Mar 26 2019 - 14:27

England players’ £25,000 match fees may take a hit

Monday's English RFU accounts reveal a loss of £30.9 million and 54 redundancies

Mon Nov 26 2018 - 21:46

Late call by Jones on whether to play Tuilagi against Australia

England head coach is willing to be patient with Tuilagi in order to get him right for next year’s World Cup

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 22:15

Pressure on Eddie Jones to deliver against hungry Springboks

There are those at Twickenham, including some senior figures, who are weary of the Jones era

Fri Nov 02 2018 - 22:30

Tixserve offers way to fight against ticket fraud

Irish start-up’s digital ticket delivery system works through smartphone app

Thu Jun 28 2018 - 05:41

Eddie Jones digs in as pressure continues to build

“All I need to do is my job and I do my job as well as I can every day”

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 15:43

England have lost five Tests in succession with morale in decline

Sun Jun 17 2018 - 21:37