The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: Dishonest scrummaging at Murrayfield not the referee’s fault

Both England and Scotland have been serial offenders in this aspect for too long

Tue Feb 08 2022 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: Series success looks a bridge too far for the Lions

Warren Gatland's side must find a way to get round the South Africa defence

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 07:05

Lions face a massive challenge to get back up after Boks boss second Test

Despite all the off-field shenanigans, on it the world champions were utterly dominant

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00

Lions Tour: Kyle Sinckler could face lengthy ban for alleged biting incident

Prop cited for incident during a ruck in the 64th minute of defeat to South Africa

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 19:25

Stuart Hogg ‘categorically’ denies biting Willie Le Roux in Lions defeat

Second Test in Cape Town saw more controversial refereeing and TMO decisions

Sun Aug 01 2021 - 11:10

Jacques Nienaber praises Siya Kolisi’s leadership after South Africa level series

Springboks captain admits he endured a tough week in the build-up to second Test

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 21:41

Lions Tour: South Africa’s statement win sets up series decider

The Springboks proved a different proposition in a dominant second Test display

Sat Jul 31 2021 - 19:57

Rassie Erasmus denies he is behind Jaco Johan Twitter account

South Africa director of rugby gives bizarre press conference ahead of second Test

Tue Jul 27 2021 - 16:04

RFU apologises for Jones’s ‘13 against 16’ comments on referee

English union regrets ‘any implication that Ben O’Keeffe was biased’ in Wales tie

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 20:49

Joe Marler could be cited for grabbing Alun Wyn Jones’s testicles

Gareth Thomas apologises for saying ‘he would have never retired’ after incident

Sun Mar 08 2020 - 14:41

Ireland wary of Peyper calling the tune as they head for Twickenham

John O'Sullivan: South African referee has made some controversial calls in the past

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 07:00

Referee Peyper snubbed for World Cup semis over Wales photo row

World Rugby condems photo of Peyper with Wales fans, Owens and Garces are selected

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 13:31

Liam Toland: Ireland smile returns but it needs to be wider against the All Blacks

That Keith Earls and Jacob Stockdale have yet to score a try is an institutional failure

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 07:00

Rugby World Cup: Japan enthral a nation and beyond as they storm into quarter-finals

Ireland will now play world champions New Zealand in the last eight next Saturday

Sun Oct 13 2019 - 13:59

Reece Hodge receives three-match ban for dangerous tackle

He’ll miss Australia’s remaining pool games against Wales, Uruguay and Georgia

Wed Sept 25 2019 - 12:52

Rugby World Cup referees admit they have not been good enough

World Rugby releases statement following a number of controversial decisions in Japan

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 13:01

Hodge escapes red card in Australia win

‘The collision was a massive one and a try-saver’

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 09:52

Fiji emphasise their counter-attacking threat in Tonga win

Semi Radradra shines as Fiji warm-up for Wallabies Rugby World Cup opener

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 13:12

Rugby World Cup: Wayne Barnes to referee Ireland v Scotland

All officials for pool fixtures announced on Friday with Nigel Owens reffing opener

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 16:23

Ireland find cold comfort against France

Four tries for Joe Schmidt’s side secured a bonus point ahead of final trip to Cardiff

Sun Mar 10 2019 - 13:56

With a fair wind, back-to-strength Ireland can sink France

Joe Schmidt knows his side have to win this one, and now he’s got the team that can do it

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 06:00

Six Nations 2019: all you need to know before the penultimate round

Ireland face a rejuvenated French side at the Aviva on Sunday as Wales head to Murrayfield and England host Italy

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 12:00

Biggar’s late penalty sees Wales end their losing streak against Australia

Wallabies lose for the eighth time in 10 Tests in low-scoring affair

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 19:44

Michael Cheika to be investigated for conduct in loss to England

Twice he walked down steps from coaches’ box to touchline to argue with officials

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 16:22

Ireland 38 South Africa 3: Ireland player ratings

Victorious Ireland are cool, calm and collected against a woeful Springbok side

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 20:36

Ireland expose gulf in class with South Africa with record win

Winning scoreline of 38-3 no more than Joe Schmidt’s side deserve at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 19:59

Conor Murray and Sexton need to steer rejigged Ireland home

Discipline is key as Joe Schmidt’s side face match-hardened Springboks at Aviva

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 06:00

Six Nations Countdown: The men in the middle

We take a closer look at the referees for all of the upcoming Six Nations matches

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 21:23