The Irish Times

Kane Douglas back in Dublin with a point to prove

Secondrow failed to impress in short time at Leinster but wants to shine for Australia

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 06:07

Multiphase approach may be trick to crossing All Blacks try line

All Blacks have won 30 Test matches since drawing 12-12 with Australia in August 2014

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 06:00

Rugby: European Champions Cup previews

Pool fixtures and team line-outs

Fri Oct 21 2016 - 18:07

Ulster will need Paddy Jackson in top form in Bordeaux

Ian Madigan knows he is in shop window for Ireland place as Champions Cup kicks off

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 22:00

Ian Madigan puts himself back in the shop window

Bordeaux outhalf may be enjoying his new life in France but he still harbours Irish ambitions

Sat Oct 15 2016 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: It’s baby steps to begin with for Irish provinces

Champions Cup likely to be Anglo-French carve-up again with odds against Pro12 sides

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 01:00

Ulster need to hold the centre for Bordeaux

Piutau, Marshall, Olding and Trimble in mix as Ulster seek positive Champions Cup start

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 00:00

Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide

Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 16:55

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland must get England’s Ford to reverse into Twickenham traffic

George Ford and Owen Farrell must be turned and met by bloody-minded tackling

Wed Feb 24 2016 - 07:00

Ian Humphreys in stronger position after playing abroad

Ulster outhalf thinks Ireland side can be improved by players moving elsewhere

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00

Ian Madigan exit will put IRFU policy under microscope

Ireland outhalf’s move to Bordeaux-Bègles guided by desire to be world class

Tue Dec 29 2015 - 01:01

Sublime All Blacks deliver the perfect final flourish

Richie McCaw’s men leave very best for last in retaining Webb Ellis trophy

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 21:10

New Zealand retain World Cup title as they hold off brave Australia fightback

Wallabies got back to within four points before All Blacks pulled clear at Twickenham

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 00:06

Michael Cheika formula has mended a broken team

The Australia coach sat down with Gerry Thornley to discuss his motivational tactics

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 15:14

Both New Zealand and Australia can claim to be number one

Once more into the fray for indisputably the best teams at this Rugby World Cup

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 07:57

RWC Final 2015: The key head-to-heads

Gerry Thornley examines the key areas Australia and New Zealand will do battle

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 16:51

Matt Giteau’s presence galvanises Wallabies as glory beckons

Australia’s policy on overseas players highlights England’s strategic failure

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 09:26

‘We don’t want to be proud just to make the final’

Michael Cheika laughed off claims he has deliberately avoided saying the ‘All Blacks’

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 20:13

D’Arcy: Wallabies have chance if they make All Blacks doubt

World Cup final one-off game and anything can happen – but Australia must attack

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 07:00

Stephen Larkham looking for chinks in All Black armour

Wallabies must breach a defence that has conceded only four tries in tournament

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 01:00