The Irish Times

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

Owen Doyle: Concussions bring high tackle trial into focus

World Rugby doing its best to address a persistent and worrying problem

Wed Feb 05 2020 - 19:00

Owen Doyle: Referees will be under more scrutiny than ever at this World Cup

The 12 referees have gone through a long and arduous selection process

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 08:30

The Offload: The Ireland rugby team’s Icarus complex

The hits keep coming, and will keep on coming and coming, for clever Johnny Sexton

Mon Feb 25 2019 - 11:41

Ireland look for cohesion and continuity in Rome

Joe Schmidt looking for an improved overall performance against plucky Italians

Sat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00

Rugby Championship: team news and everything you need to know

New Zealand v Argentina and Australia v South Africa both underway on Saturday

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 10:09

Liam Toland: Ireland let Wales pay penalty to arm wrestle a win

Joe Schmidt’s men mastered the breakdown to claim victory in the trenches

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 07:30

Soft hands, twinkle toes and 17 stone: James Ryan on the move

In his sixth cap, towering lock belies his age with towering performance against Wales

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 05:30

Ireland young guns grasp chance to seize moment on big stage

Johnny Sexton shows mental strength with outstanding all-round game to secure bonus-point victory over Wales

Mon Feb 26 2018 - 05:00

Ireland fight fire with fire against Wales to win thriller

Grand Slam dream remains on course - but only just after epic battle in Dublin

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 16:39

Ireland face toughest Six Nations test yet against Wales

Joe Schmidt’s men will have to stay focused to overcome a confident Welsh team

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 01:00

Leading coaches Warren Gatland and Schmidt to reach landmarks

New Zealander takes charges of Wales against Ireland for a record 100th Test match

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 07:00

More injury concerns for All Blacks

Ryan Crotty injures rib, concussion worry for Ben Smith

Sat Jun 03 2017 - 14:18

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

Late call-up Bernard Foley earns Australia narrow win over France

Outhalf only made the side after Quade Cooper was ruled out late on with an ankle injury

Sun Nov 20 2016 - 02:53

Ireland let South Africa off the hook in final Test

Joe Schmidt’s side superior but fail to take full advantage in Port Elizabeth

Mon Jun 27 2016 - 01:00

Joe Schmidt: ‘We got a couple of nice invites tonight that we didn’t turn up for’

Ireland coach unwilling to talk about decision over Willie le Roux yellow card early on

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 20:55

Buoyant Boks stand between Ireland and history

Joe Schmidt’s weakened team seek to stop South Africa in final test in Port Elizabeth

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 01:37

Vern Cotter’s Scotland beat France to finally take big scalp

Result at Murrayfield gives England their first Six Nations championship since 2011

Sun Mar 13 2016 - 17:45

John Lacey and George Clancy awarded Six Nations matches

Officials announced for tournament include some new names to tournament

Wed Nov 11 2015 - 19:55

Nigel Owens to referee Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham

Ireland’s John Lacey to take charge of bronze medal game at Olympic Stadium

Mon Oct 26 2015 - 15:41

Gerry Thornley: Balanced approach required on TMOs

The last thing that anyone wants is games dragging on and on for up to 120 minutes

Tue Sept 22 2015 - 07:45

Schmidt has high praise for Ireland duo Fitzgerald and Henderson

Coach confirms that Darren Cave will be involved against Romania

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 19:54

Slick Ireland show their greater strength in depth

Impressive display bore hallmarks of a squad well-coached by Joe Schmidt

Mon Aug 10 2015 - 01:00

Ireland ease to impressive warm-up win over ragged Wales

O’Donnell and Trimble injuries mar dominant showing from Schmidt’s men in Cardiff

Sat Aug 08 2015 - 17:11

Ireland back to business with first warm-up match against Wales

World Cup hopefuls get opportunity to seize moment in front of capacity crowd

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 23:59

Rugby World Cup: Nigel Owens to take charge of Ireland v France

Ireland’s opener against Canada will see New Zealand’s Glen Jackson in charge

Wed Jul 01 2015 - 16:54

Rugby World Cup: George Clancy and John Lacey on referee panel

No Irish among assistant referees or television match officials

Wed Apr 08 2015 - 01:00

Finn Russell to miss Scotland Six Nations game against Italy

Six Nations committee rejected fly-half’s appeal following dangerous tackle on Dan Biggar

Wed Feb 25 2015 - 18:49

Andy McGeady: Why is a clearout treated differently to a tackle?

No-arm charges at rucks are just as dangerous as the highlighted tackles

Wed Feb 25 2015 - 01:00

Scotland to appeal two-week ban on outhalf Finn Russell

Glasgow player could miss Italy game at Murrayfield over tackle on Dan Biggar

Wed Feb 18 2015 - 21:02

Jamie Heaslip to miss England match with fractured vertebrae

Ireland number eight could be back in time for Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff

Tue Feb 17 2015 - 15:10

Wales make it eight on the bounce against Scotland

Leigh Halfpenny caps brilliant display with 16 points at Murrayfield

Sun Feb 15 2015 - 17:54

Wales and Scotland look to bounce back from opening day losses

While both sides will be desperate for a win, Welsh experience might just be the difference

Sat Feb 14 2015 - 01:00