The Irish Times

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

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

Owen Doyle: Culture of ‘clip memory’ among modern referees not cutting it on the pitch

There’s nothing to beat knowing the laws when you step out on the pitch

Sat Mar 06 2021 - 13:30

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

'Ireland’s limited old carthorses never stood a chance’: the New Zealand press react

‘Abysmal’ Ireland see limited game plan brutally exposed by the All Blacks in Tokyo

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 15:59

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 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

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

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks recast their game to devastating effect

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 06:00

New Zealand hit the ground running with win over South Africa

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 13:43

Gerry Thornley: Uneasy lies New Zealand’s World Cup crown

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 14:46

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

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

Drawn Lions series a major motivation for Hansen and New Zealand

Coach eager for visitors to prove a point against England at Twickenham

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 06:00

England call on Maro Itoje to get physical with All Blacks

Jones to name a team designed to rattle New Zealand as Underhill also poised for recall

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 22:30

New Zealand wrap up Championship in style

All Blacks show ominous strength in depth one year from World Cup

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 11:31

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

Frustrated Michael Cheika rues turnovers after another loss

Wallabies coach: ‘Last week it was turnovers that killed us. It was the same again’

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 13:48

Beauden Barrett runs in four tries as New Zealand retain Bledisloe Cup

Outhalf chalks up 30 points as All Blacks run amok against Wallabies in second half

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 11:15

Read and Retallick return to All Blacks XV for Wallabies opener

Hooper starts in Sydney after recovering from injury sustained against Ireland in June

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 11:41

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

Steve Hansen sees opportunities for All Blacks after tough year

Coach will use autumn games to blood some new players as World Cup cycle gears up

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 16:34

Gerry Thornley’s Lions Tour player ratings

Our rugby correspondent hands out the marks after drawn series against All Blacks

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 18:00

Tadhg Furlong’s solid form hits right note with Lions fans

Ireland forward says being serenaded with a chant devoted to him is ‘pretty cool’

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 22:00

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

New Zealand 15 Lions 15: All Blacks player ratings

Aaron Smith remains the best scrumhalf in world rugby while Retallick and Whitelock immense

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 12:36

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

Letter from NZ: Hansen a voice of reason as pot is stirred down under

Panel on ‘Break Down’ can’t get over O’Brien decision and accuse Lions of spoiling tactics

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 14:07

Tadhg Furlong braced for vengeful All Blacks side

In-form forward expecting another ‘brutal’ affair as Lions seek to win series decider

Mon Jul 03 2017 - 22:00

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

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks’ execution has to be seen to be believed

Individual brilliance from Codie Taylor and Beauden Barrett sum up difference in skill

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 06:30