The Irish Times

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

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

Rugby World Cup 2019: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournament

Players from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South Africa

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 13:29

Eddie Jones staying calm after England down ‘rugby Gods’ New Zealand

Australian praises his side after they secure a victory two-and-a-half years in the making

Sat Oct 26 2019 - 15:09

Sam Cane and company have England in their sights

The battle of the back rows looks likely to be hugely significant in Saturday’s semi-final

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 01:00

James Ryan and next generation must wait to exorcise demons

‘I have full faith we will push on’ says secondrow after All Blacks romp home in Tokyo

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 19:00

Steve Hansen: ‘Ireland’s experience was not to win’

New Zealand coach pays tribute to Rory Best and Joe Schmidt after World Cup win

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 15:17

New Zealand 46 Ireland 14: All Blacks player ratings

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over the world champions as they rout Joe Schmidt’s side

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 14:04

Rugby World Cup: Ireland look to defy logic against the All Blacks

World champions are potent but Schmidt’s side are primed for a one-off performance

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 18:00

Rugby World Cup quarter-final: Ireland v New Zealand - All Blacks player profiles

Patrick Madden looks at the side Steve Hansen has picked to face up against Ireland

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup: Hansen confident All Blacks bench can press home their advantage

New Zealand coach explains his selection for quarter-final against Ireland

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 21:53

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

Jordie Barrett to play outhalf, Retallick returns for NZ

The All Blacks play against Namibia in their Pool B clash in Tokyo on Sunday

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 10:34

All three Barretts to start for All Blacks against Canada

They will be first trio of brothers to start in the same World Cup match since 1995

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 07:06

Back in Black: New Zealand’s 36-0 win leaves Wallabies thunderstruck

All Blacks were on a highway to hell, but their World Cup outlook is now a whole lotta rosy

Tue Aug 20 2019 - 07:00

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

Hansen backs ‘three best’ loose forwards to fire for All Blacks

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 20:17

Sonny Bill Williams quotes Malcolm X as he hits out at critics

All Blacks centre turns 34 on Saturday but has been retained in Hansen’s RWC squad

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 15:39

Late Jantjies try helps South Africa snatch a draw against the All Blacks

World champions sweat on fitness of Brodie Retallick after lock hospitalised with shoulder injury

Sat Jul 27 2019 - 11:56

Laumape hoping to seize All Blacks chance against Argentina

26-year-old looking to secure a place in crowded New Zealand midfield in Japan

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 16:25

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

Isa Nacewa: Black magic no longer casts a spell on Ireland

I’ve been telling everyone in New Zealand that we now have a real, sustainable rivalry

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00

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

Steve Hansen expects Conor Murray to face All Blacks

‘Big players get up. If they think they are right to play, let them play,’ says New Zealand coach

Sun Nov 11 2018 - 19:40

Ireland go with show of strength for Argentinian onslaught

Joe Schmidt makes a dozen changes to starting line-up for hugely relevant match-up

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 06:00

All Blacks pick all the big guns for England clash

Sonny Bill Williams and Jack Goodhue will partner in the centee for Twickenham match

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 09:57

The Offload: Ben Whitehouse’s uncomfortable rite of passage

Compelling game swung on controversial decision to disallow Earls’s ‘try’

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 06:00

Kieran Read returns as All Blacks look to avenge South Africa loss

Rassie Erasmus recalls Francois Louw for Pretoria encounter

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 12:38

Latest Ryan Crotty head injury mars New Zealand’s big win

Centre was knocked out out in collision with team-mate Jack Goodhue in Sydney

Sun Aug 19 2018 - 13:47

Malakai Fekitoa unfazed by the prospect of Thomond Park

All Black and Toulon concentrating on what they will bring to the quarter-final clash

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 06:00

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

Supremely confident Steve Hansen revels in victory

‘We’re not just a team that play fantasy rugby. We play down and dirty rugby too’

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 20:25

Lions end Crusaders’ winning run to make big statement

Owen Farrell slots over four penalties to secure much-needed victory in Christchurch

Sat Jun 10 2017 - 10:37

Brave Ireland fall short against impressive Baby Blacks

Nigel Carolan’s side see plenty of ball but New Zealand defence proves impentrable

Wed Jun 10 2015 - 21:32