The Irish Times

From cold, soggy Galway to LA - how Luke Carty saved his international dream

‘Everything’s meant to happen for a reason. I stuck with it and tried to stay positive’

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 06:01

Relief as Wales hold on to deny Wallabies in a Tokyo thriller

Gatland’s side wrestle Pool D initiative off Australia after surviving second-half scare

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 13:06

Christian Lealiifano dropped as Wallabies and Wales name XVs

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 08:03

Matt Williams: Momentum is king when it comes to Ireland’s World Cup ambitions

One strong 80-minute performance can put Joe Schmidt’s men back on track

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 06:00

RWC 2019: James O’Connor and Nic White in Wallabies squad

Michael Cheika selects overseas duo with backrow David Pocock heading to Japan

Fri Aug 23 2019 - 13:16

Hope springs eternal as Australia take on New Zealand

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 16:20

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 14:34

England pull away to secure a sixth straight victory over Australia

Owen Farrell lucky not to concede a penalty try in the first half at Twickenham

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 17:21

Injury and discipline deal a double blow to Australia squad

Beale and Ashley-Cooper sanctioned for breaking rules, while Pocock has neck injury

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00

Bundee Aki to lead the Barbarians against England

Ireland centre will lead a side including Charles Piutau and Greig Laidlaw

Fri May 18 2018 - 15:14

What history teaches us when Lions tours go to a decider

Looking back at the 10 times when the series was still alive going into the final game

Wed Jul 05 2017 - 07:45

Interview: Ian Madigan on a tough first season in France and future plans

Ireland international outlines his time with Bordeaux and how his international ambitions will guide any future decisions

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 07:00

Ian Madigan determined to end exile from Ireland – and Ireland squad

Outhalf says clear-the-air talks with Bordeaux president was gamble worth taking

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 06:00

Ian Madigan nears Bordeaux exit but has not heard from IRFU

Ireland outhalf must wait for club to sign replacement before making next move

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 19:41

Kane Douglas back in Dublin with a point to prove

Secondrow failed to impress in short time at Leinster but wants to shine for Australia

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 06:07

Multiphase approach may be trick to crossing All Blacks try line

All Blacks have won 30 Test matches since drawing 12-12 with Australia in August 2014

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 06:00

Rugby: European Champions Cup previews

Pool fixtures and team line-outs

Fri Oct 21 2016 - 18:07

Ulster will need Paddy Jackson in top form in Bordeaux

Ian Madigan knows he is in shop window for Ireland place as Champions Cup kicks off

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 22:00

Ian Madigan puts himself back in the shop window

Bordeaux outhalf may be enjoying his new life in France but he still harbours Irish ambitions

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provinces

Champions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sides

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00

Ulster need to hold the centre for Bordeaux

Piutau, Marshall, Olding and Trimble in mix as Ulster seek positive Champions Cup start

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 00:00

Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide

Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 16:55

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must get England’s Ford to reverse into Twickenham traffic

George Ford and Owen Farrell must be turned and met by bloody-minded tackling

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 07:00

Ian Humphreys in stronger position after playing abroad

Ulster outhalf thinks Ireland side can be improved by players moving elsewhere

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00

Ian Madigan exit will put IRFU policy under microscope

Ireland outhalf’s move to Bordeaux-Bègles guided by desire to be world class

Tue Dec 29 2015 - 01:01

Sublime All Blacks deliver the perfect final flourish

Richie McCaw’s men leave very best for last in retaining Webb Ellis trophy

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 21:10

New Zealand retain World Cup title as they hold off brave Australia fightback

Wallabies got back to within four points before All Blacks pulled clear at Twickenham

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 00:06

Michael Cheika formula has mended a broken team

The Australia coach sat down with Gerry Thornley to discuss his motivational tactics

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 15:14

Both New Zealand and Australia can claim to be number one

Once more into the fray for indisputably the best teams at this Rugby World Cup

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 07:57

RWC Final 2015: The key head-to-heads

Gerry Thornley examines the key areas Australia and New Zealand will do battle

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 16:51

Matt Giteau’s presence galvanises Wallabies as glory beckons

Australia’s policy on overseas players highlights England’s strategic failure

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 09:26

‘We don’t want to be proud just to make the final’

Michael Cheika laughed off claims he has deliberately avoided saying the ‘All Blacks’

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 20:13

D’Arcy: Wallabies have chance if they make All Blacks doubt

World Cup final one-off game and anything can happen – but Australia must attack

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 07:00

Stephen Larkham looking for chinks in All Black armour

Wallabies must breach a defence that has conceded only four tries in tournament

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 01:00