The Irish Times

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

New Zealand coach Ian Foster wants his side to complete grand slam after claiming title

Jordie Barrett’s late penalty sealed a sixth consecutive win for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 15:36

Wallabies run South Africa ragged to land back-to-back victories

World champions blown away in Brisbane as Australia boost Rugby Championship hopes

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 11:17

All Blacks rout Australia again to complete 3-0 whitewash

Wallabies kept scoreless for 50 minutes despite Jordie Barrett’s red card in Perth

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 12:18

Australia ride early red card to edge France and take series

Koroibete is sent off early but Wallabies recover to take thrilling Test in Brisbane

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 13:45

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

Wallabies going on sabbatical a significant blow to Super Rugby

Michael Hooper and other players will be absent next year, just when showcasing the best talent will be critical

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 22:30

Relief as Wales hold on to deny Wallabies in a Tokyo thriller

Gatland’s side wrestle Pool D initiative off Australia after surviving second-half scare

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 13:06

Christian Lealiifano dropped as Wallabies and Wales name XVs

Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby following Reece Hodge’s three-match ban

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 08:03

Australia ride the storm before clipping flying Fiji’s wings

Michael Cheika’s side come from behind to start their Pool D campaign with a victory

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 09:03

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

Australia hold off late Argentina fightback to secure victory in Brisbane

Facundo Isa’s late try put real pressure on Wallabies but defence held on to seal win

Sat Jul 27 2019 - 14:02

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

Wallabies prevail in ‘must-win’ match against Italy

Michael Cheika’s Australia team win only their fourth match in their last 12 Tests

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 16:27

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

Johnny Sexton at his feisty best as Ireland get the job done

As energy levels dipped, it was remarkable how Ireland won the last 25 minutes 3-0

Mon Jun 25 2018 - 03:30

Ireland’s Wizards of Aus claim historic series win

Schmidt’s history boys weather second half storm to take rip-roaring Sydney decider

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 13:58

Gerry Thornley: Despite injuries Ireland can steal series win

Wallabies will be keen to reproduce emotional intensity and physicality of first Test

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 07:00

Australia v Ireland - all you need to know about series decider

Ten things you really should know ahead of the series decider in Sydney

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 19:16

Ireland and Australia announce teams for series decider

Peter O’Mahony’s move to the number seven jersey makes room for Jack Conan at eight

Thu Jun 21 2018 - 06:47

Impressive Ireland produce the required response

Noticeable increase in intensity and physicality proves too much for Australia

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 02:00

Australia 21 Ireland 26 - the story of the match

Peter O’Mahony out-Pococks Pocock as Ireland win in Australia for first time since 1979

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 14:32

Ireland’s green machine cranks into gear against Australia

Tadhg Furlong’s second half try proves crucial as tourists set up pivotal Sydney decider

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 13:43

Ireland to put record straight against Australia

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt’s side won’t lack for motivation in Melbourne

Fri Jun 15 2018 - 17:30

Irish players walking around like bears with sore heads

‘They understand why, as individuals and collectively, certain things happened’

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 08:25

Physical Australia end Ireland’s 12-match winning streak

Wallabies’ ability to swiftly attack wide off turnovers helps secure victory in first Test

Mon Jun 11 2018 - 01:00

TV View: Ireland wanted a series win not necessarily a whitewash

The Wallabies played with all the belligerence of a Michael Cheika team roasting

Sat Jun 09 2018 - 14:39

Peter O’Mahony expects a different Wallabies challenge

‘It’s a very proud moment for me and all my family and stuff, so it’s a huge moment’

Fri Jun 08 2018 - 08:38

Michael Cheika with a glint in his eye embraces underdog tag

The recently acquired Crusaders backrower Pete Samu could make his debut from bench

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 08:42

Joey Carbery gets the nod at 10 for opener in Australia

Joe Schmidt names his Irish team for Saturday’s 11am (Irish time) kick-off in Brisbane

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 07:07

Irish squad enjoying plenty of down time on the Gold Coast

‘Some went to the water park, which was good craic. Another group went jet-skiing’

Tue Jun 05 2018 - 09:44

Five uncapped players named in Australia squad

Pete Samu could still be a late addition if released from his New Zealand contract

Wed May 30 2018 - 11:36

Wales suffer 13th successive loss to impressive Australia

Wallabies score four tries in hard-fought victory in Cardiff

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 19:47