Gerry Thornley: New Zealand keep the door shut to exact revenge on IrelandStunning defensive display helps All Blacks make up for defeat in ChicagoSat Nov 19 2016 - 20:39
Ireland will need luck and much more to repel All Black magicSchmidt’s men unlikely to ever face tougher test than a New Zealand dead set on revengeSat Nov 19 2016 - 01:00
Dane Coles: All Blacks all-rounder on worryingly good runThe loss to Ireland in Chicago a mere blip on New Zealand ace hooker’s winning streakFri Nov 18 2016 - 10:00
Steve Hansen hails Smith best in world as he goes head to head with MurrayAll Blacks make five changes, with Retallick and Whitelock returning to secondrowFri Nov 18 2016 - 01:01
Schmidt not ‘super comfortable’ with weight of expectationIreland coach unconcerned over referee for New Zealand clash despite previous historyFri Nov 18 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt likely to stick with Chicago starters for All Blacks rematchSeán O’Brien’s big-game experience may help him edge out unlucky Josh van der FlierWed Nov 16 2016 - 23:00
Gerry Thornley: Seán O’Brien to show why All Blacks respect him so muchIreland have backrow riches in abundance but the Leinster man is truly world classWed Nov 16 2016 - 13:40
Rugby World Cup held in Ireland would be ‘absolute winner’, says Brian O’Driscoll‘We could do a phenomenal job at it, I really think that’Wed Nov 16 2016 - 01:00
Ireland begins charm offensive as credible 2023 World Cup hostsWinning three-way race with France and South Africa could be worth €2bn for economyWed Nov 16 2016 - 01:00
Ireland camp is best in my time as manager, says Mick KearneySquad prepare for second All Black clash with no new injury worries after Canada winTue Nov 15 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Focus returns to showdown with All BlacksIreland head coach wary of a New Zealand backlash ahead of Saturday’s showdownMon Nov 14 2016 - 01:00
Ireland greenhorns take flight after finding their feetSeán O’Brien makes big play for inclusion against New Zealand at Aviva next weekSun Nov 13 2016 - 15:46
Seán Cronin sees start against Canada as ‘massive opportunity’Hooker will earn his 54th cap today but only his ninth with number two shirt on his backSat Nov 12 2016 - 07:00
New Irish 15 have hard act to follow after Soldier Field heroicsPreview: Ireland v Canada Venue: Aviva Stadium. Kick-off: 7.15pm. Live Sky Sports 3Sat Nov 12 2016 - 01:52
Joe Schmidt rules out involvement in Lions’ tourWarren Gatland had proposed idea but Ireland coach will focus on USA and Japan toursFri Nov 11 2016 - 07:46
Changes for Canada game not all tactical, says Joe SchmidtThree uncapped players Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue and Garry Ringrose to startFri Nov 11 2016 - 01:00
DTH van der Merwe returns as Canada name side to face IrelandCoach Mark Anscombe names fairly experienced line-up for Dublin gameThu Nov 10 2016 - 19:37
Joe Schmidt to name entirely changed Ireland team against CanadaCian Healy, Seán O’Brien to start alongside Garry Ringrose with five uncapped players on benchThu Nov 10 2016 - 00:01
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s future feels secure with Joe Schmidt’s hand on tillerAll Blacks win was reward for gameplan built on running rugby and clever kickingTue Nov 08 2016 - 08:02
Ireland end 111 years of hurt to beat the All BlacksStunning performance by Irish rugby team in Chicago sees New Zealand finally beatenMon Nov 07 2016 - 09:12
Gerry Thornley: Finally we can bin that one lingering inferiority complexIreland’s history with All Blacks was one of hammerings, humiliation and heartbreakMon Nov 07 2016 - 08:51
Cubs move over, Irish lionhearts cast their own spell in ChicagoIreland’s defeat of All Blacks ranks as best achievement in country’s rugby historyMon Nov 07 2016 - 08:24
Ireland knew path to victory was to keep attacking All BlacksDecision-making by Best and execution by Sexton key to Schmidt’s strategy paying offMon Nov 07 2016 - 05:00
Schmidt’s history boys draw on emotionIrish coach will lift alcohol ban after All Blacks blown way in the Windy CitySun Nov 06 2016 - 16:22
It’s time for heroes to emerge in the battle of Soldier FieldIreland’s history against All Blacks is bleak but another opportunity beckons in ChicagoSat Nov 05 2016 - 08:00
Wayne Smith’s exacting standards keep All Blacks on topThe man known as ‘the Professor’ is a vital cog in New Zealand’s powerful machineSat Nov 05 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt opts for familiar for All Blacks TestIreland head coach keen to get one over his native New Zealand in Chicago first TestFri Nov 04 2016 - 12:53
All Blacks paying Ireland plenty of respect“You can’t be off on your game, because they’ll penalise you”Thu Nov 03 2016 - 23:39
Joe Schmidt likely to stick with tried and trusted lieutenantsExpect Ireland coach to rely on experienced men against rampant New ZealandWed Nov 02 2016 - 20:57
Gerry Thornley: Residency ruling suits richer countriesLuke Fitzgerald and Ronan O’Gara not afraid to speak their minds on controversial ruleTue Nov 01 2016 - 05:30
Chicago and the All Blacks await as Ireland rugby squad assemblesTravelling party of 27 to be confirmed on Monday morning after injuries are assessedMon Oct 31 2016 - 11:39
Flanker Dan Leavy takes chance to shine for LeinsterLeo Cullen comes up with another fine backrow alternativeMon Oct 31 2016 - 01:00
Strong second half helps Leinster topple the championsConnacht move into a six point lead after 14 minutes and don’t score again until last playSat Oct 29 2016 - 19:42
Front Up Rise Up extract: Connacht on the brink of historyPro12 final is four days away and Pat Lam and co are plotting Leinster’s downfallSat Oct 29 2016 - 08:01
‘Front Up, Rise Up’ extract: the Bundellu Aki story‘Irish Times’ writer Gerry Thornley’s new book examines Connacht’s rise to Pro12 successSat Oct 29 2016 - 05:07
Leinster aiming to extend proud PRO12 home recordIn-form Connacht arrive in confident form but have never won at the RDSSat Oct 29 2016 - 01:00
Munster and Ulster unite for post-match beers beside Anthony Foley plaque‘They’ve been through some tough times and we did it out of respect, and to honour Axel’Fri Oct 28 2016 - 23:02
Munster’s monumental effort earns comeback win over UlsterMan of the match Rory Scannell’s drop goal completes comeback at Kingspan StadiumFri Oct 28 2016 - 21:43
Ulster determined to settle score with MunsterMunster have good recent record in Belfast but history is against them maintaining itFri Oct 28 2016 - 07:15
Extending Ruan Pienaar’s stay didn’t make sense for Irish rugby, says NuciforaDeveloping indigenous talent is IRFU’s way of competing with bigger and wealthier rivalsFri Oct 28 2016 - 01:02
Joe Schmidt names six uncapped players for Autumn TestsNew faces unlikely to get debuts against All Blacks but should feature against CanadaThu Oct 27 2016 - 01:00
Saturday’s epic events could be start of new era for MunsterAnthony Foley’s legacy began by reuniting team and supporters at Thomond ParkTue Oct 25 2016 - 16:27
Joe Schmidt staying until after World CupAfter drawn out saga New Zealander can now plan for daunting challenge of All Blacks TestsMon Oct 24 2016 - 21:30
World rugby family pauses to remember Anthony FoleyThree wins out of four for provinces in Champions Cup as all teams honour ‘Axel’Mon Oct 24 2016 - 07:00
Playing way Anthony Foley coached us was priority – ErasmusMunster rugby director says he is ‘really proud’ of result and players’ performanceMon Oct 24 2016 - 06:50
Stander proud to relinquish famous ‘8’ jersey for a daySouth African is emphatic inspired Munster display against Glasgow will not be a one-offMon Oct 24 2016 - 06:30
‘We put together a performance purely for Axel’Anthony Foley’s sons join players on the pitch after emotional win over GlasgowSun Oct 23 2016 - 08:50
Inspired Munster pay fitting tribute to FoleyMunster harness emotions on poignant day as Glasgow blown away at Thomond ParkSat Oct 22 2016 - 16:53
Anthony Foley: A leader forged in St Munchin’s who blossomed at ShannonTeachers and old team-mates recall an inspirational player who never forgot his rootsSat Oct 22 2016 - 11:18
Glasgow game a uniquely difficult assignment for MunsterIt has been an unimaginably draining week for a squad still deep in mourningSat Oct 22 2016 - 01:00
