The Irish Times

Matt Williams: Every great outhalf requires a proper consigliere to really shine

The role of the inside centre is letting the No 10 flourish is one of the game’s key combinations

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley’s 2021 winners and losers

Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 06:00

Gregor Paul: Ireland highlight tactical need for All Blacks to evolve

New Zealand need to make emphatic statement in July with clean sweep of Ireland series

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00

France sense New Zealand weakness in match for the ages

All Blacks look to bounce back in Paris but resurgent Les Bleus keen to pounce on any fatigue

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00

Richie Mo’unga one of seven changes for New Zealand’s clash with France

Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 18:25

John Plumtree says All Blacks will channel ‘hurt and anger’ into France game

New Zealand coaches scale back training by ‘10 to 15 per cent’ after toll of effort against Ireland

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 20:47

The Offload: James Lowe glad to go on the defensive after dream night

Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 10:00

Ireland full value for another memorable victory over New Zealand

Full house at the Aviva relishes outstanding performance from Andy Farrell’s side

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 18:04

Visiting All Blacks can relate to relying on a supremely talented 10

Nick Evans one of a slew of gifted outhalves to be blocked off by dominant Dan Carter

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00

Ireland ready to roar against the All Blacks after late scare

Home side line out as selected after player who tested positive returns two negative PCR results

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00

View from New Zealand: All Blacks face one of their toughest tests in Dublin

Ireland’s 2019 World Cup conquerors haven’t faced much top-class opposition in 2021

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 05:00

Beauden Barrett returns as All Blacks name strong starting XV

Head coach Ian Foster reverts largely to the side that swatted Wales aside two weeks ago

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 11:31

Autumn Tests - Ireland v All Blacks: Kick-off time, TV details, teams, tickets and more

Farrell’s side welcome mighty New Zealand to Dublin for the headline November Test

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 09:28

Foul play incidents leave World Rugby with plenty of unanswered questions

Centralised disciplinary system needs to be centralised under the sport’s governing body

Tue Nov 02 2021 - 06:00

Beauden Barrett’s speed of thought encapsulates All Blacks’ brilliance

Outhalf has notched up 100 Tests for New Zealand but clearly still has plenty to offer

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 18:49

New Zealand coach expects the Eagles to be lifted by home crowd

Foster says the death of Maori All Blacks back Sean Wainui, who died age 25 in a car crash on Monday, has affected the players

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 14:54

Gordon D’Arcy: Few realistic pretenders yet to Sexton’s throne

If the current pecking order remains, Farrell will need the veteran outhalf for next World Cup

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 06:00

Matt Williams: Wallabies win was one for the good guys in the battle for rugby’s soul

Springboks are butchering our beautiful game but running rugby is fighting back

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 06:00

Deciding factor: When a Lions tour hinged on the third Test

Only five times in modern British & Irish Lions history has it gone down to a third and final decider

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Wily Welsh Ken Owens ready for his biggest Lions Test yet

Hooker has been called into Gatland’s first XV for Saturday’s Springboks decider

Thu Aug 05 2021 - 16:34

Great entertainers Japan laying foundations to join rugby elite

Top League now pumping players out as standard rises each year, says Robbie Deans

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 06:00

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

Leading coach Dave Alred holding webinar with Irish athletes

Performance coach has worked with the likes of Jonny Wilkinson and Man City

Wed May 19 2021 - 06:00

Hard-nosed Ireland have the means to halt Scotland’s momentum

Establishing forward dominance could prove crucial in stymieing Hogg/Russell influence

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 07:35

France edge the fine margins but Andy Farrell can take confidence

Ireland head coach says he is proud of his players but chances were passed up

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 06:00

O’Gara advises Burns to dust himself down and get ready to go again

La Rochelle coach expects Sexton to be fit to face a France guided by dangerman Dupont

Tue Feb 09 2021 - 01:30

Caleb Clarke shines as All Blacks return to form against Australia

New Zealand’s long unbeaten run at Eden Park continues in front of 46,049 fans

Sun Oct 18 2020 - 12:57

Johnny Sexton nominated for World Rugby’s Player of the Decade

Ireland’s Jamie Heaslip and Alison Miller are also nominated for awards decided by fans

Thu Oct 15 2020 - 14:19

New Zealand’s North-South match returns after eight-year hiatus

The fabled clash is between composite sides representing the country’s two main islands

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 09:42

Gerry Thornley: Consistent trailblazers New Zealand once again ahead of the posse

Super Rugby Aotearoa sets high standard for Pro14 and Premiership clubs to emulate

Tue Aug 11 2020 - 01:00

The Offload: Women’s rugby in Ireland needs protecting more than ever

Warren Gatland’s Chiefs are struggling, Manu Tuilagi and Noel Reid for hire

Mon Jul 06 2020 - 10:00

IRFU remain intent on 20% pay cuts as players’ union gets to see books

Two sides will meet for a fourth time on Wednesday in a bid to broker a deal

Mon Jun 29 2020 - 18:25

Matt Williams: Kiwi rugby is back and celebrating series win over Covid-19

I forgot how much I missed the sight of grown men acting like children, just for fun

Sat Jun 20 2020 - 07:00

New Zealand rugby returns to play and it did not disappoint

The current conflict over a return in Northern Hemisphere surrounds player wage cuts

Sun Jun 14 2020 - 18:41