The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: World Rugby have a duty to make the sport safer for next generation

Caelan Doris will likely not be alone in suffering issues and more must be done

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 07:00

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Joey Carbery’s move to Munster showed Ireland’s failure to evolve

In absence of constant evolution, our game plan became the rock Ireland perished upon

Wed Oct 23 2019 - 05:00

International rugby players need to have a ‘genuine seat’ at top table of world game

Omar Hassanein believes Nations Championship was a missed opportunity for the sport

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 06:00

Game-time is key if Ireland are to succeed at 2019 World Cup

David Nucifora wary of parochialism but says players need to be repatriated for depth

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 08:32

Scarlets set on ‘creating history’ in Aviva showdown

After 11-year wait to be European semi-finalists they aim to be first Welsh winners

Fri Apr 20 2018 - 15:09

Interview: Ian Madigan on a tough first season in France and future plans

Ireland international outlines his time with Bordeaux and how his international ambitions will guide any future decisions

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 07:00

Dane Coles: All Blacks all-rounder on worryingly good run

The loss to Ireland in Chicago a mere blip on New Zealand ace hooker’s winning streak

Fri Nov 18 2016 - 10:00

Paul O’Connell hails All Blacks double-header as the way to go

Former captain believes playing the best teams in the world more often can only improve Joe Schmidt’s side

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 15:51

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks are the best and getting better

Ireland face daunting task when they play New Zealand in Soldier Field in November

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 05:00

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

Gordon D'Arcy: World Cup was won with offloads and line breaks

Carter delivered, but it was New Zealand’s outstanding tries that decided both games

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 07:30

World in reunion: All Blacks bask in back-to-back titles

Steve Hansen admits he is likely to step down from post as coach after Lions tour in 2017

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 08:37

Dan Carter gets ending his brilliant career deserves

All Black can ride off into sunset having delivered on world’s biggest stage

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 01:02

Australia look to 2016 with renewed self-belief

The Rugby World Cup is over, but for the Wallabies it’s the start of a brand new dawn

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 01:00

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

RWC Final: Dan Carter and Richie McCaw rise to the occasion yet again

Outhalf and backrow put in stunning displays as All Blacks retain title

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 18:39

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

Dan Carter looking to finish off with one final defining moment

The outhalf will play his final match for the All-Blacks in tomorrow’s World Cup final

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 15:19

New Zealand one step from forging unforgettable legacy

All Blacks aiming to be first team to retain World Cup with 54th win in 57 matches

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 08:05

All Blacks anchors primed for pressure

The more you understand it the better you cope with it, says veteran Kevin Mealamu

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 08:49

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks won’t be budged from the collective

Talk of retiring stars is pushed aside as focus remains on final with Australia

Mon Oct 26 2015 - 19:21

‘We’ve probably got greatest skipper. . . game has seen’– Hansen

We just didn’t build enough pressure to get the points, says Springboks coach

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 19:32

Richie McCaw will not be cited over Francois Louw incident

All Blacks captain will play in World Cup final against Australia next Saturday

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 19:09

Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle

Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 18:45

New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission

Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 21:33

Springboks New Zealand’s ‘ultimate rival’, says Conrad Smith

The All Blacks and South Africa renew their rivalry on Saturday in World Cup semis

Tue Oct 20 2015 - 17:06

All Blacks send ominous warning with awesome display of power

New Zealand set up Springbok semi-final with nine-try rout of demoralised France side

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 15:47

France haunted All Blacks in past but unlikely to do so at present

Philippe Saint-André’s side don’t look like an outfit that can upset world champions

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00

All Blacks prepare to change gears as quarter-finals loom

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw sits out match against Tonga with hip injury

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 01:35

New Zealand get scare before scraping past Pumas

Argentina put it up to the world champions from the off and forced them to perform

Sun Sept 20 2015 - 19:10

Quade Cooper unfairly takes the blame as All Blacks bounce back

‘Cooper Blooper’ headlines dominate as Aussie media call for outhalf’s head

Sun Aug 16 2015 - 13:53

Ireland’s second string tie up victory over Scotland despite slips

Joe Schmidt reports clean bill of health after Luke Fitzgerald’s late try seals warm-up win

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 20:13

Sensational All Blacks thrash Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup

Richie McCaw overtakes Brian O’Driscoll’s Test appearance record at Eden Park

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 11:00