The Irish Times

London Irish end their top-flight exile with huge win at Richmond

Club have started ambitious recruitment programme ahead of Premiership return

Fri Apr 19 2019 - 18:47

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

Australia cry foul over Ireland’s ‘blocking tactics’

Israel Folau’s ariel threat was negated during Ireland’s second test win in Melbourne

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 13:53

Australia call on Jake Gordon to replace Will Genia for final Test

Genia was forced off with a broken arm after a clash with Cian Healy

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 07:55

Impressive Ireland produce the required response

Noticeable increase in intensity and physicality proves too much for Australia

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 02:00

Ireland prepared for one last push as they eye series glory

‘If we can pull this one off, it will be a little bit special for this group’ says Schmidt

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 01:00

Joe Schmidt: ‘Nothing feels monumental when it’s one-all’

Ireland coach holding fire ahead of showdown in Sydney next Saturday

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 15:24

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

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

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

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg key to Scottish success

Presence of electric Glasgow Warriors duo takes Vern Cotter’s side to another level

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 07:00

Michael Cheika welcomes back big guns for Ireland Test

Israel Folau and Michael Hooper both return to starting XV for clash at the Aviva Stadium

Thu Nov 24 2016 - 13:52

Greig Laidlaw urges Scottish players to forget World Cup pain

Preview: Scotland v Australia, BT Murrayfield Stadium, 2.30pm – BBC 1

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 17:19

Australia win scrappy affair with Argentina at Twickenham

Samu Kerevi scores two tries to ease pressure on Michael Cheika

Sat Oct 08 2016 - 22:04

New Zealand crush Australia in Rugby Championship opener

Biggest defeat against NZ in 20 years - on course for another Bledisloe Cup defeat

Sat Aug 20 2016 - 18:48

Defensive masterclass helps England secure first series win in Australia

Dylan Hartley and Owen Farrell go over for tries in Melbourne victory

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 13:32

Australia cut squad for first test against England

Michael Cheika announces 33-man training squad for next week’s first test in Brisbane

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 10:46

Six Nations’ disciplinary system needs investigating

Global body quite right to summons Joe Marler for his offensive ‘gypsy boy’ comment

Tue Mar 29 2016 - 05:00

Have-a-go Simon Zebo happy to keep taking risks for Ireland

Munster back ready to use licence to play heads-up rugby against England

Thu Feb 25 2016 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: Jamie Heaslip relishing Twickenham challenge

‘If you can’t get motivated for a game like that get out of the changing room,’ says veteran

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 01:00

John Lacey and George Clancy awarded Six Nations matches

Officials announced for tournament include some new names to tournament

Wed Nov 11 2015 - 19:55

Kurtley Beale: From outcast to the embodiment of Cheika’s Australia

‘He’s been outstanding on this trip, his consistency in training every day’

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 13:18

Aaron Smith the man who keeps All Black machine ticking over

All Black nine regarded as best in position and has chance to show why against Genia

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 11:07

Wallabies’ woes might just give Pumas the edge

Cheika puts hopes in Pocock and Folau, but Argentina are not planning to sit back

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 01:00

Gerry Thornley: My Ireland squad to battle for World Cup

Rugby World Cup is around the corner and players will be twitchy this weekend

Sat Aug 29 2015 - 11:25

Michael Cheika playing risky game by bringing only two hookers

Schmidt could bring extra forward if he trusts Madigan to fill in at scrumhalf

Wed Aug 26 2015 - 22:30