The Irish Times

Matt Williams: Every great outhalf requires a proper consigliere to really shine

The role of the inside centre is letting the No 10 flourish is one of the game’s key combinations

Sat Feb 05 2022 - 06:00

View from the New Zealand press: Final whistle ‘was almost merciful’

New Zealand writers react to the All Blacks’ second straight defeat in Dublin

Sun Nov 14 2021 - 11:23

Ian Foster extends All Blacks’ boot-room dynasty but who is he?

What are the major challenges the latest New Zealand rugby head coach is set to face . . .

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 09:24

Rugby World Cup quarter-final: Ireland v New Zealand - All Blacks player profiles

Patrick Madden looks at the side Steve Hansen has picked to face up against Ireland

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 06:00

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 16:30

Ireland and New Zealand welcome appointment of Owens

Welsh referee well accustomed to the demands of the big occasion

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 06:00

Jordie Barrett to play outhalf, Retallick returns for NZ

The All Blacks play against Namibia in their Pool B clash in Tokyo on Sunday

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 10:34

Barrett brothers make history as nine-try All Blacks maul Canada

The All Blacks defied the humid conditions for their second win in as many matches

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 13:52

All three Barretts to start for All Blacks against Canada

They will be first trio of brothers to start in the same World Cup match since 1995

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 07:06

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks recast their game to devastating effect

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 06:00

New Zealand hit the ground running with win over South Africa

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 13:43

All Blacks play with 14 men with eye on World Cup

New Zealand experiment during thrashing of Tonga

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 14:47

Joe Schmidt at the Aviva Stadium: The pleasure, the privilege was ours

Today marks the end of an era with the Kiwi's last home game in charge of Ireland

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 07:10

Laumape hoping to seize All Blacks chance against Argentina

26-year-old looking to secure a place in crowded New Zealand midfield in Japan

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 16:25

Crusaders edge Hurricanes to set up Jaguares final in Super Rugby

Richie Mo’unga again influential as double defending champions win New Zealand derby

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 17:13

Matt Williams: Irish rugby clubs are in an unsustainable mess

Pressing need to strengthen ties between four provinces and their AIL clubs

Fri Apr 19 2019 - 06:39

Premiership clubs could scupper Racing 92’s Kieran Read bid

Private equity investment may see English sides target All Black stars post World Cup

Thu Nov 29 2018 - 17:39

Isa Nacewa: Black magic no longer casts a spell on Ireland

I’ve been telling everyone in New Zealand that we now have a real, sustainable rivalry

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00

Another Schmidt coup as Ireland savour historic success

Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 06:00

Ireland v New Zealand: New Zealand player profiles

A look at Steve Hansen’s All Blacks ahead of Saturday night’s Aviva Stadium showdown

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 11:00

All Blacks fear factor remains for Ireland coach Schmidt

‘The All Blacks can put the most points on you in the shortest space of time’

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: We are genuine challengers to the All Blacks

Ireland players now believe they are capable of beating the number one side in the world

Wed Nov 14 2018 - 06:00

Crotty and Coles reflect All Blacks’ respect for Ireland

Players were on losing side in Chicago and don’t want to experience that feeling again

Tue Nov 13 2018 - 06:00

The Offload: Evidence not compelling in Lawes offside call

Stander says he never witnessed doping problems at Craven Week national trials

Mon Nov 12 2018 - 11:40

Steve Hansen expects Conor Murray to face All Blacks

‘Big players get up. If they think they are right to play, let them play,’ says New Zealand coach

Sun Nov 11 2018 - 19:40

Gordon D’Arcy: My part in the greatest Irish victory that never was

Schmidt’s side have grown since and Chicago 2016 changed the narrative for Irish rugby

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Schmidt's road to World Cup history starts now

Irish system gave coach everything he needed to transform Ireland into a top team

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 07:00

The Offload: Ben Whitehouse’s uncomfortable rite of passage

Compelling game swung on controversial decision to disallow Earls’s ‘try’

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 06:00

Kieran Read returns as All Blacks look to avenge South Africa loss

Rassie Erasmus recalls Francois Louw for Pretoria encounter

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 12:38

Sonny Bill Williams returns as All Blacks make seven changes

Uncapped prop Ta’avao on bench as Sam Whitelock captains side to face the Pumas

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 12:20

Springboks desperate to get World Cup buildup on track

Rassie Erasmus recalls Handre Pollard, as Beauden Barrett returns for All Blacks

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 08:46

Jordie Barrett and Laumape named in revamped New Zealand backline

All Blacks forced into changes after injuries to Ryan Crotty and Rieko Ioane

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 21:29

Read and Retallick return to All Blacks XV for Wallabies opener

Hooper starts in Sydney after recovering from injury sustained against Ireland in June

Thu Aug 16 2018 - 11:41

Canterbury Crusaders see off Lions to secure Super Rugby title

Ronan O’Gara’s first term with New Zealand side ends with final victory in Christchurch

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 13:37