Let’s see what Rieko Ioane’s Leinster performances say about him
Rieko Ioane is not a playmaker like Jordie Barrett, but he could still have a big impact at Leinster when it matters
Rieko Ioane is not a playmaker like Jordie Barrett, but he could still have a big impact at Leinster when it matters
Kiwi will not represent a like-for-like replacement of Jordie Barrett and is in curious position of being a pantomime villain for Leinster fans
Ioane will take up sabbatical in his contract to spend six months with Leinster from December
Invitational Australia & New Zealand side to play Lions in Adelaide
The two sides will meet again in Chicago nine years after Ireland’s historic win
Manchester United to cut another 200 jobs, while company allegedly cut sponsorship payments to All Blacks
Eight-year agreement deepens Qatar’s role in the sport ahead of inaugural Nations Championship next year
Some things should be ushered into the new year like a much-loved guest being shown into the good room. Other things should be discarded like Christmas cardboard refuse
There were positives along the way in the three wins but the reliance on five-metre lineouts tells us that Ireland’s attack has become more blunt
As the New Zealander first ‘taught Ireland how to win’, it would be particularly satisfying to beat his Wallabies
Praise the French Rugby Federation for the way they highlighted the spiritual element of our sport
Duo will take up playing contracts in Japan at the end of the autumn international series
Performance under the high ball likely to be tested against Fiji and outcome sure to be instructive
Some supporters and critics don’t seem to have learned from the previous highs and lows in our rugby history
Thomas Ramos kicks 15 points as Fabien Galthie’s side hold firm in a nerve-wracking finale
There’s something about a November clash in Paris and all the more so on a Saturday night
If Ireland play again like they did against the All Blacks, then the next few weeks will hold a great deal of pain
Pair missed game against Ireland due to concussion
The Irish Times asked readers to let us know their experiences of last Friday’s game against the All Blacks. Here’s what they said
All Blacks’ fresh faces had perhaps a bit more of a point to prove as Ireland failed to reach their normal standards
Robbie Henshaw likely to be recalled in midfield, while indications are that Jack Crowley will line out as outhalf
The principal question has to be ‘were the penalties avoidable?’ And the short answer is ‘yes’
World Rugby Council’s decisions this week on new laws could have big effects
Connacht winger says squad is determined to put untypical display against New Zealand behind them
Andy Farrell’s men will be stung by the manner of the loss but success for the southern hemisphere nations sets up the rest of the Autumn Nations Series nicely
Did the energy at the Aviva Stadium on Friday live up to what we’ve come to expect from an Ireland-All Blacks test?
The Counter Ruck podcast: How worried should Irish rugby be after a disheartening defeat to the All Blacks?
Ciarán Frawley and Robbie Henshaw among other players pushing for a start for Ireland against in-form Argentina
Pumas visit Aviva on Friday after beginning end-of-year tour with resounding 50-18 victory over Italy
Eddie Jones may have had success with England, but the days of head coaches ruling with an iron fist are over. Aren’t they?
Ireland lose top spot as South Africa take over first after defeat of Scotland and New Zealand second
Doubts about Scott Robertson’s ability to lead the All Blacks have receded since Friday’s impressive win in Dublin
You pays your money - a lot of it - and you takes your choice has become the mantra of many fans at Ireland games
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