The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: Ireland contributed massively to the championship’s best match so far

‘Return’ match in the Aviva next season will be eagerly awaited by supporters

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 06:00

Scotland suffer more misery in Cardiff as Wales reignite Six Nations challenge

Scottish losing streak in Cardiff grows to 11 as they fail to build on Calcutta Cup win

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 16:47

Gerry Thornley’s 2021 winners and losers

Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 06:00

Buck passed around the house as Fitzpatrick joins defenders of referees

Politicians host sports bodies at Oireachtas committee to discuss epidemic of abuse and assaults on match officials

Thu Dec 02 2021 - 01:00

France sense New Zealand weakness in match for the ages

All Blacks look to bounce back in Paris but resurgent Les Bleus keen to pounce on any fatigue

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00

South Africa invoke spirit of Erasmus for England clash

Ban on Springbok director of rugby gives world champions extra motivation

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 21:33

Owen Doyle: Luke Pearce had a solid performance despite inappropriate use of ‘mate’

Pearce stayed calm throughout a tense affair but caused confusion around Carbery’s kick

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 06:00

The Offload: Wicklow RFC given development resources

Erasmus’ request for public hearing denied; players’ time-wasting reaching new heights

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 10:00

Stormers’ Adre Smith receives eight-week suspension over Thomond Park incident

World Rugby announce date at end of the month for Rassie Erasmus hearing

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 21:05

Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions

Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05

Rassie Erasmus to face World Rugby disciplinary hearing

In an hour-long video he picked apart the refereeing performance in the first Test

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 21:12

Jacques Nienaber praises Siya Kolisi’s leadership after South Africa level series

Springboks captain admits he endured a tough week in the build-up to second Test

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 21:41

Siya Kolisi backs up Erasmus’ claims he was treated unfairly

‘I didn’t feel I had the same access to the referee and there’s proof if you watch’

Fri Jul 30 2021 - 15:56

Alun Wyn Jones gives Rassie Erasmus rant a straight bat

Lions captain effectively confirmed Dan Biggar is in line to start the second test

Thu Jul 29 2021 - 16:16

Springboks stay classy in wake of painful first Test defeat to Lions

No complaints from South Africa despite marginal decisions that went against them

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 06:00

Uneasy truce reached between Lions management and match officials

Lions forwards coach Robin McBryde outlines meeting with officials ahead of first Test

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 18:12

Owen Doyle: World Rugby needs to end dangerous clean-outs, and quickly

The laws of the game are not being applied properly and players are at risk of serious injury

Wed Dec 23 2020 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Scrum a major issue World Rugby must address

Authorities also need to double down on their High Tackle Framework strategy

Tue Dec 01 2020 - 01:01

Men in Black: The referees for Ireland’s Six Nations games

Mathieu Raynal will take charge of Andy Farrell’s first game in charge this Saturday

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 05:00

Jaco Peyper to take charge of Ireland’s Six Nations trip to Twickenham

South African referee missed out on World Cup semi-final after posing for photo with Welsh fans

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 16:24

Joe Schmidt reveals reason for omitting Toner in new book

'Ordinary Joe' shows ex-coach’s restless mind and obsessive attention to detail

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 06:00

Schmidt wanted Samoa match called off due to state of pitch

Former Ireland coach felt pitch in Fukuoka for Rugby World Cup tie was dangerous for players

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 06:00

Owen Doyle: Debate required over scrum as a source of penalties kick chances

England can have no complaint with Garces as South African pressure game prevails

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 05:20

Talking points: Irish willingness to offload in the tackle a big positive

Ireland now have some big selection calls to make ahead of their quarter-final

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 18:00

Rugby World Cup: Samoa defend Bundee Aki after Ireland centre sees red

Coach Steve Jackson hopes World Rugby will ‘see sense’ after Aki’s red a for high tackle

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 14:46

Improved Ireland qualify for Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

Johnny Sexton to the fore as Ireland ease past Samoa despite Bundee Aki red card

Sat Oct 12 2019 - 14:40

France squeeze past Tonga to set up Pool C decider with England

Les Bleus were pushed all the way before securing their quarter-final place

Sun Oct 06 2019 - 11:11

Rugby World Cup: Mixed messages on high tackles doing rugby no favours

Referees are taking the brunt but coaches and players must accept responsibility also

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup: John Quill red card for savage tackle mars England win over USA

Cork native John Quill saw red for his shoulder-led charge on Owen Farrell

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 14:35

Owen Doyle: Referees will be under more scrutiny than ever at this World Cup

The 12 referees have gone through a long and arduous selection process

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 08:30

Rugby World Cup: Wayne Barnes to referee Ireland v Scotland

All officials for pool fixtures announced on Friday with Nigel Owens reffing opener

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 16:23

Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the penultimate round

Ireland face a rejuvenated French side at the Aviva on Sunday as Wales head to Murrayfield and England host Italy

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 12:00

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