Matt Williams: Stopping great teams from playing the way they can play is exceptionally difficult
Ireland’s attacking system is evolving but it’s not about other teams ‘figuring us out’
Irish Times Rugby coverage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. Stay up-to-date with the latest news as Andy Farrell's Ireland side chase glory.
Ireland’s attacking system is evolving but it’s not about other teams ‘figuring us out’
England’s 2003 World Cup heroes discover that winning doesn’t take care of everything
Former South Africa coach on his future, the danger of only reading headlines, and how good players can challenge a coach
As the New Zealander first ‘taught Ireland how to win’, it would be particularly satisfying to beat his Wallabies
Forget words, written or spoken; visuals are needed – clear, unambiguous video clips of what foul play gets what punishment
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Broadcasting group enjoys stronger performance overall in 2023, a year when it reached its highest ever audience
Ball-tracking is just one technology that could help referees and TMOs get key calls right
Ireland has already qualified for the tournament, which will be staged in Australia
World Cup champions concede ‘we will have to be on par’ as ‘two-test series promises to be massive’
Irish players went into World Cup camp a year ago this week and they have not stopped playing since
As he prepares to end his 10-year stint as IRFU high-performance director, the Australian reflects on guiding changes to Irish structure and mentality even when that caused tensions
Owen Doyle, a former international referee and an Irish Times columnist, joins Gordon D’Arcy and Nathan Johns to discuss the potential new law
Scotland game provides the ideal opportunity for Farrell’s team to show it is a cut above its predecessors
With 13 secured balls from 13 throws by Ireland, France had nothing they could land on Ireland to knock them out of stride
RTÉ coverage of Dublin riot secures biggest news viewership of 2023, with 9pm bulletin on November 23rd the 11th most-watched programme
Having signed a new contract until the end of 2025 season, this year was not a last dance for the Connacht player
The 43-year-old will remain in place for the Six Nations and the three Tests arranged for June and July, but in a new role overseeing skills and kicking
Maintaining competitive provincial and national teams is a balancing act for the IRFU but it has served Irish rugby well
Based on past experience, we IT sportswriters should probably offer advance apologies to all those we have predicted to have a mighty 2024
Sports Review 2023; A great atmosphere, a huge Irish crowd and a magnificent contest made for a truly memorable rugby occasion as Ireland defeated world champions South Africa
It was a truly memorable World Cup victory for Irish rugby but though South Africa lost that seismic battle they went on to win the war
Death of Sinéad O’Connor, Dublin riots and RTÉ pay scandal were just some of the stories to hold readers’ attention this year
Outgoing IRFU high-performance director admits lineouts weren’t as consistent as hoped for in tournament
Leinster forward says athletic profile of the province’s players mean they can fit in to Jacques Nienaber’s new system
Greek woman died and several others were hospitalised, including woman’s Irish husband, after eating homemade sardine preserves
Having digested the disappointment of missing the Rugby World Cup, the backrower is looking forward to a mouthwatering series of matches with Connacht, starting with Saturday’s meeting with Leinster - and his brother Sam
Governing bodies at centre of lawsuit, including World Rugby, criticise players’ solicitors for withholding medical records and delaying the case
Presenter’s debut eclipsed audience for Ireland’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Following Antoine Dupont’s decision to forgo the Six Nations for Sevens in the Olympics, eyes are turning to other players possibly following suit
Rugby is not in denial to anything like the same level nowadays but the price must still be paid for past failures to adequately protect players’ health
The World Cup final referee on how many of the perceptions of him are well wide of the mark
The spectacle is suffering, and referees are being attacked by morons, because of a broken system
Leinster's Josh van der Flier looking forward to working with new defence coach Jacques Nienaber
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