The Irish Times

Ulster must stay on the front foot when Toulouse come to town

The defending champions have shown before in Belfast how dangerous they can be

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 12:25

‘We’re playing bloody Toulouse in Toulouse’ - McFarland not focused on bigger haul

Ulster’s lead heading into the second leg could have been more if not for Ntamack

Mon Apr 11 2022 - 01:00

The Offload: Support for Simon Zebo very evident

Overwhelming backing for Irish international’s post-Kingspan Park game tweet

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 11:00

Leinster back in control of their own destiny

Leinster will top Pool 1 in Champions Cup with a win over Wasps next weekend

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 14:54

Gerry Thornley: unbeaten start for provinces but things to get tougher

Munster’s 10-10 draw in Sandy Park against Exeter was the best result for the Irish sides

Mon Oct 15 2018 - 05:00

Moments of the year: In the Wellington rain, the Lions struck back

The loss of the 2023 Rugby World Cup bid was undoubtedly the lowlight of the year

Mon Dec 25 2017 - 13:00

Lions draw series after gritty performance in final All Blacks Test

Steve Hansen’s side will walk away with more regrets after thrilling finale at Eden Park

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 22:00

Lions carve out their own piece of history with drawn series

Warren Gatland’s side weather ferocious All Blacks storm to earn a 15-15 draw in Auckland

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 11:33

‘Biggest game ever’ for Lions as immortality beckons

New Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistant

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 22:00

New Zealand press react: SBW ban sparks rare selection debate

Kiwi media address Hansen’s midfield quandry with Gatland the weekend winner

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 07:00

New Zealand 21 Lions 24: All Blacks player ratings

Sam Cane excelled but Beauden Barrett misfired and SBW tarnished his legacy

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 13:56

Lions back in the series as All Blacks see red

All Blacks reduced to 14-men in 25th minute as Sonny Bill Williams sent off

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 11:22

All Blacks 21 Lions 24: Five things we learned

Sonny Bill’s rugby league roots, totemic Itoje, Barrett’s boot and Garces’ nerves of steel

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 11:02

Lions frustrated with referee but were ultimately outclassed

O’Brien’s try threw the visitors a lifeline but New Zealand’s class told long before the end

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 18:32

All Blacks 30 Lions 15: New Zealand player ratings

Aaron Smith, Sam Cane and Kieren Read excel as New Zealand take a 1-0 series lead

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 13:35

All Blacks punish Lions in their garden of Eden

Tourists have their moments but Lions unable to live with All Blacks pace

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 11:18

Barrett trio to make history as All Blacks name XV to play Samoa

Fullback Ben Smith will lead the side for the first time in the absence of Kieran Read

Wed Jun 14 2017 - 21:02

Significance of Blues battle now amplified for the Lions

Warren Gatland’s tourists march on Eden Park needing to build some momentum

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 06:00

CJ Stander ready to make Lions bow ahead of schedule

‘It was probably only a year ago that I started to think the Lions was a possibility’

Mon Jun 05 2017 - 12:49

Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick return for All Blacks

Steve Hansen recalls fit again secondrows to beef up pack for rematch with Ireland

Thu Nov 17 2016 - 08:47

New Zealand put Chicago behind them with 10-try thrashing of Italy

Conor O’Shea’s Azzurri side hit for 68 points in Rome

Sun Nov 13 2016 - 01:25

Conor O’Shea’s Azzurri face All Blacks on rebound from rare defeat

Preview: Italy v New Zealand, Olympic Stadium, Rome, kick-off 2pm

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 01:00

Ireland end 111 years of hurt to beat the All Blacks

Stunning performance by Irish rugby team in Chicago sees New Zealand finally beaten

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 09:12

Ireland 40 New Zealand 29: All Blacks player ratings

18 and out: Gaving Cummiskey rates Steve Hansen’s side after their first defeat of 2016

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 08:34

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

All Blacks name Jerome Kaino in secondrow for Ireland test

Flanker will make his first start at lock for New Zealand on Saturday

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 16:31

Wales have hope but All Blacks still look the real McCaw

New Zealand have lost leaders but Wales will need to be at their best to secure historic win

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 17:45

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

Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle

Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 18:45

New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission

Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 21:33

New Zealand flex their muscles in second half to beat England

All Blacks make it five wins in a row against England

Sat Nov 08 2014 - 21:14

All Blacks mix it up as they name side to face Ireland

Coach Steve Hansen makes seven changes as New Zealand seek unbeaten season

Fri Nov 22 2013 - 09:47

Tales of the unexpected for France against the All Blacks

Outhalf to start against New Zealand, big guns return for the tourists

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 12:01

Joy and pain for All Blacks in victory over Argentina

Carter goes past 1,400 points but McCaw injury takes gloss off win

Sat Sept 07 2013 - 13:52