The Irish Times

New Zealand run up a century of points against the United States

Eagles score their first try against the All Blacks during Test match in Washington

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 23:00

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

All Blacks produce second-half blitz as Australia’s Eden Park wait goes on

Inexperienced Wallabies blown away in a 13-minute spell on a blustery night in Auckland

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 11:48

The Offload: Reincarnation of ‘Rog’ in a Tipp fella’s skin

Johann van Graan has been holding out for a hero and Ben Healy delivered on Saturday

Mon Oct 05 2020 - 06:00

Bryn Gatland’s drop goal sees Highlanders sink Warren Gatland’s Chiefs

Super Rugby’s return given a fitting finale in front of 20,000 supporters in Otago

Sat Jun 13 2020 - 12:36

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 16:30

World Cup history and versatility point to gamble on Carbery

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton not at heights of 2018 but are primed for World Cup tilt

Sat Aug 24 2019 - 06:00

Joe Schmidt’s best-laid plans for Japan could be torn up by injury

Joey Carbery’s injury against Italy has cast a pall on Ireland’s World Cup preparations

Mon Aug 12 2019 - 06:00

Schmidt keeping fingers crossed for Carbery

“It’s too soon to say, but I don’t think it’ll keep him (Joey Carbery) out of the World Cup”

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 17:55

Gerry Thornley: Hemispheres take different routes to global collision in Japan

Six Nations left Ireland with plenty to ponder as they prepare for their warm-up games

Sat Aug 03 2019 - 06:00

Billy Vunipola warned about his future conduct by Saracens

Player will also discuss his online support for Israel Folau at RFU meeting

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 19:42

All Blacks put Ireland defeat behind them as they run riot in Rome

Jordie Barrett bags four tries and Damien McKenzie runs in three in 10-try rout

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 16:22

Liam Toland: Irish defence forces world class All Blacks to crumble

Cornerstone of Ireland’s tactics produced lots of options and game’s defining moment

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 07:54

Another Schmidt coup as Ireland savour historic success

Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 06:00

Sense of destiny was there from the minute Irish crowd challenged the haka

First 35 minutes was key as Ireland came out and tore into the All Blacks from the off

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 21:29

Liam Toland: Tight play is the key to foiling All Blacks

Ireland will need to have learned quickly from mistakes in Argentina game

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: For one week only let’s park the World Cup

Meeting with All Blacks could influence next year but it can also stand on its own two feet

Tue Nov 13 2018 - 07:00

Imperfect display could prove perfect preparation for Ireland

Schmidt acknowledges major improvement will be required against the All Blacks

Mon Nov 12 2018 - 05:00

England rattle All Blacks but fail to hold on to early lead

Side’s form in narrow defeat to best team in world a sign of what’s to come at World Cup

Sun Nov 11 2018 - 22:30

England miss out on All Blacks win after controversial call

TMO rules out Sam Underhill’s late try for offside at Twickenham

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 17:27

Ronan O’Gara: Beauden Barrett holds the key in All Black Test

Former Ireland outhalf believes playing field between sides has never been so level

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Schmidt's road to World Cup history starts now

Irish system gave coach everything he needed to transform Ireland into a top team

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 07:00

Lure of All Black jersey no longer enough for Lima Sopoaga

Two-year deal worth over €1.7m proved irresistible for new Wasps outhalf

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 01:03

Sonny Bill Williams returns as All Blacks make seven changes

Uncapped prop Ta’avao on bench as Sam Whitelock captains side to face the Pumas

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 12:20

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks defeat is bad news for Ireland

Ireland will now have a more daunting task ahead to reach first-ever World Cup semi-final

Tue Sept 18 2018 - 05:45

Steve Hansen admits All Blacks should have gone for drop goal

New Zealand boss: ‘It’s not something we don’t have in our back pocket, because it is’

Sun Sept 16 2018 - 15:27

Jordan Larmour’s unpredictability sets him apart

Leinster back likened to All Black Damian McKenzie by senior coach Stuart Lancaster

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 06:00

Rugby Championship: team news and everything you need to know

New Zealand v Argentina and Australia v South Africa both underway on Saturday

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 10:09

Australia 16 Ireland 20: How the game played out

Gavin Cummiskey looks at the key calls, moments and incidents from Ireland’s win in Sydney

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 14:45

Ruthless All Blacks complete France series whitewash

Rieko Ioane’s second half hat-trick sees New Zealand blow Les Bleus away in Dunedin

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 11:36

All Blacks wrap-up series win with a French red in Wellington

Ben Fall sent off after 12 minutes but New Zealand make heavy weather of Les Bleus

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 11:07

New Zealand take advantage of questionable yellow to blow France away

All Blacks ran in three tries while France lock Paul Gabrillagues was sin-binned

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 15:14

Luke McGrath’s injury bad news for James Lowe

With Jamison Gibson-Park stepping up at No 9, Maori winger will be squeezed out

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 07:20

Joey Carbery sure to be talked about in absentia

‘Joey is brave, potentially to a fault, because he takes no heed who is in front of him,’ says Schmidt

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 06:00