Matthew Carley

Munster fall just short of the full Houdini as Racing take share of the spoils

JJ Hanrahan’s late drop goal misses target in thrilling Thomond Park endgame

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 20:04

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

Ulster win but need to learn from game management error

Will Addison did not delay his late penalty and allowed Racing to restart the match

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 18:55

Ulster take it to the wire with nail-biting win over Racing

Dan McFarland’s side move a step closer to the quarter-finals with win at Kingspan Stadium

Sat Jan 12 2019 - 17:47

Leinster didn't lose one lineout against Saracens and Scarlets

One area in which Racing will have to improve massively is in discipline

Thu May 10 2018 - 07:00

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

Munster keep their noses in front despite Racing’s slim victory

Losing bonus point keeps Johann van Graan’s side on top of Pool 4 ahead of final round

Sun Jan 14 2018 - 17:49

Rugby statistics: Clubs running the rule over the referees

Analysis of main match officials and their particular areas of interest now common

Thu Jan 11 2018 - 07:00

Munster get job in Paris done with least amount of fuss

Abysmal Racing 92 no match for clinical Irish province

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 01:00

Joey Carbery thrills on European debut as Leinster claim bonus win

Young outhalf shows off his distribution and off-the-cuff play behind powerful scrum

Sun Oct 16 2016 - 16:28

Referees appointed for opening Champions Cup rounds

Ireland’s John Lacey to take charge of marquee clash between Toulon and Saracens

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 16:53

Hard to imagine Treviso denying Munster victory

Anthony Foley’s side have too much in their armoury to be really troubled by Italian side

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 01:00

Brave Ireland fall short against impressive Baby Blacks

Nigel Carolan’s side see plenty of ball but New Zealand defence proves impentrable

Wed Jun 10 2015 - 21:32