The Irish Times

French scrumhalf Antoine Dupont named World Player of the Year

Toulouse scrumhalf enjoyed a brilliant run with club and country

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 15:30

Australia captain Michael Hooper ruled out of Wales trip

Wallabies skipper misses out on Principality Stadium encounter with a sprained foot

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 12:13

Hooper and Kerevi among contenders for World Rugby player of the year award

Australian duo up against France’s scrumhalf Dupont and England lock Itoje

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 16:30

England extend winning run against Australia to eight matches

Eddie Jones’s side forced to dig deep against Wallabies at Twickenham

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 20:01

England hoping no more Covid ‘surprises’ lurking in the bushes

Ugg boot on the other foot as depleted squad face Wallabies at Twickenham

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00

Australia survive late scare to overcome Japan and extend unbeaten run

Connal McInerney scores late try on his debut to seal win

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 14:47

Matt Williams: Wallabies win was one for the good guys in the battle for rugby’s soul

Springboks are butchering our beautiful game but running rugby is fighting back

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 06:00

David Pocock leads initiative by Australian sport figures to highlight climate crisis

Ex-Wallabies captain launches campaign – The Cool Down – which urges nation’s leaders to take bold action

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 22:18

Owen Doyle: Ireland suffered from officiating of the breakdown

Joy Neville makes important calls in Wales as other officials struggle over the weekend

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 06:59

Huge support for former Wallabies player who has come out as gay

Dan Palmer says he contemplated ending his life in powerful newspaper column

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 06:00

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

Matt Williams: Daunting task facing coaches to teach what once came naturally

Coronavirus will further limit kids’ opportunities to work on rugby’s key skills

Sat May 23 2020 - 12:05

Fitness sessions, meditation and the odd Peroni: Conor Murray’s lockdown routine

Ireland scrumhalf is missing training with the lads and eyes fourth World Cup campaign

Sat May 02 2020 - 05:59

IRFU entitled to apply for €9m of World Rugby’s Covid-19 relief fund

Money would come in the form of cash advances and loans from €92m pot

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 16:49

Six Nations 2020: England look like justified Championship favourites

Eddie Jones heading into his fifth campaign with his side the World Cup runners-up

Mon Jan 27 2020 - 08:00

Matt Williams: First Rugby World Cup in Asia has been an outstanding success

New Zealand’s character revealed by their exemplary sportsmanship after defeat

Fri Nov 01 2019 - 19:05

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

Michael Cheika: World Cup referees ‘spooked’ by tackle talk

Australia head coach feels ‘embarassed’ for the game after Kerevi’s fend on Patchell

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 13:00

Matt Williams: If the Wallabies fail, rugby in Australia will fail

Across the globe rugby is booming however in Australia the game is in decline

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 07:01

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies ready to bring the fight to Wales

Odds stacked against Australia but head coach specialises in moments of crisis

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 07:00

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

Owen Doyle: A red card is not a referee issue – it’s a player/coach issue

If a player merits a red card, then please don’t shoot the referee – he is but the messenger

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 07:00

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

Rugby World Cup: Hooper looking forward to teaming up with Pocock again

‘It is going to be a really good challenge for us coming up against a big back five in their forward pack’

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 21:40

Alain Rolland: No red card grey areas during World Cup

Officials chief say his refs are 100% clear about foul play, and will act to protect players

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 07:00

RWC 2019: James O’Connor and Nic White in Wallabies squad

Michael Cheika selects overseas duo with backrow David Pocock heading to Japan

Fri Aug 23 2019 - 13:16

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies unchanged for All Blacks decider

Australia bidding to lift Bledisloe Cup for first time since 2002 as Hansen rings changes

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 08:29

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

All Blacks need to cut out ‘dumb footy’

New Zealand coach Steven Hansen not about to panic following 47-29 Australia defeat

Sun Aug 11 2019 - 16:32

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

Pool D: Wallabies have renewed hope after Rugby Championship

Australia’s win over the All Blacks shows they can still match anyone on their day

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 05:00

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

Former Ulster outhalf Christian Lealiifano starts for Wallabies

31-year-old caps remarkable recovery from cancer, O’Connor on bench against Pumas

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 07:07