Gerry Thornley

Gerry Thornley

Rugby Correspondent

Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times

Gerry Thornley: Australia silenced all who doubted their place in the Lions’ touring schedule

Wallabies may feel hard done by with the Lions' series win, but it may add fuel to the fire for things to come

Lions tour player-by-player ratings: Beirne, Russell, Furlong and Gibson-Park lead the way

Hugo Keenan and Dan Sheehan among the Irish who had good tours

Bundee Aki reveals wife gave birth in a car hours before he played for Lions in first Test against Australia

Aki’s wife Kayla gave birth to their fifth child Áine shortly before the Ireland centre featured in the opening Test win in Brisbane

Andy Farrell in ‘very strong position’ to be Lions coach in 2029

Lions favour continuity and winning series impressed CEO Ben Calveley

Wallabies fight back to deny the Lions series whitewash

Lions vs Australia second-half was delayed by lightning in Sydney

Ireland to play Australia and New Zealand next summer as part of new Nations Championship

Ireland to take part in inaugural Nations Championship in summer 2026

‘That’s completely utter rubbish’: Andy Farrell denies Wallabies were better prepared for weather break

Heavy rain and a break in play due to lightening had a bearing on proceedings in Sydney

‘We’ll be having a reunion here in 12 years’ time’: Tadhg Beirne marks bittersweet end to ‘incredible journey’ Down Under

Andy Farrell doesn’t rule out leading the Lions for tour to New Zealand

Should this be his final Lions bow, Tadhg Furlong has signed his name among the greats

Furlong will make his ninth successive Test start of the Lions against the Wallabies in Sydney

Steely-eyed Lions look determined to complete series whitewash against downtrodden Wallabies

Andy Farrell shows continuing intend to leave Australia undefeated

Gerry Thornley: Family matters as Lions tour nears its finale

The Lions return to Sydney for the final stop in what could be a historic tour result

Joe Schmidt confirms Australia’s Carlo Tizzano received online abuse after second Lions Test

Flanker will not play in third Test with Wallabies coach saying ‘it’s better that he sits this one out’

Andy Farrell praises Josh van der Flier as he names nine Irish starters for third Test

Farrell describes Irish flanker as perfect Lions tourist despite his disappointment at missing out on Test series

Dan Sheehan on the Lions tour so far: ‘I’ve enjoyed absolutely every second of it’

Irish hooker praises environment created by Andy Farrell

Lions team news: Tadhg Furlong likely to start again as big Irish contingent expected for third Test

Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen back in contention after injuries but Garry Ringrose heading home

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