Billy Burns

Rainbow Cup: Leinster v Ulster Kick-off: 8.15, Friday. Venue: RDs. On TV: Live on Eir Sport. Caelan Doris and Jimmy O’Brien are back from injuries t(...)

Northampton 27 Ulster 35 In a fascinating match that ebbed and flowed, it was Ulster’s power game and maturity that ultimately took them to the semi-(...)

Alan O’Connor’s value to Ulster is calculable, measured not only in the consistent excellence of performance but also in leadership that inspires thos(...)

Six Nations: Ireland v England Kick-off: 4.45pm, Saturday. Venue: Aviva Stadium. How to follow: The Irish Times liveblog will begin at 4.15pm. On TV:(...)

The huge sense of relief could be felt all the way from Murrayfield. Thanks to a mighty maximum-pressure penalty from Johnny Sexton, Ireland snatched(...)

Seemingly in control for the most part, then dragged into a harum-scarum endgame and finally indebted to a 77th minute penalty by Johnny Sexton in a g(...)

Heretofore, loyalty shown by Ireland coach Andy Farrell has been admirable. Billy Burns flunks the last play against Wales, and Ireland lose, yet Farr(...)

No head shaking in disgust or killer stare at the coaching box, Ireland’s captain went all 80 minutes to deliver when it really mattered. Johnny Sex(...)

What does success look like for Ireland? “Two wins and two good performances,” said Andy Farrell, the national head coach, on announcing the squad to(...)

Jamison Gibson-Park has been retained ahead of the fit-again Conor Murray for Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Scotland this Sunday. Following the wi(...)