The Irish Times

Joe Schmidt turned down New Zealand approach to sign Ireland extension

NZ Rugby chief Steve Tew confirms offer was made late last year

Wed Dec 12 2018 - 14:54

Isa Nacewa: Black magic no longer casts a spell on Ireland

I’ve been telling everyone in New Zealand that we now have a real, sustainable rivalry

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00

Conor O’Shea desperate for Italy to finally fire shots at Ireland

Head coach says team is making progress and beginning to create options in all positions

Wed Oct 31 2018 - 06:00

Shaun Edwards open to other offers

‘If I get an offer as a head coach in rugby league or rugby union, I will listen to it’

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 16:20

Conor O’Shea makes ‘difficult decision’ to omit Ian McKinley

'This setback will only steel him to put more pressure on the guys ahead of him'

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 19:17

Gordon D’Arcy: Endgame against France showed power of the Joe Schmidt way

Johnny Sexton’s brilliance followed the correct decisions made under pressure

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 07:00

Six Nations 2018: Italy may spring a surprise or two

Weakest team impressed last year and Conor O’Shea will now be hoping for more in 2018

Sun Jan 28 2018 - 11:00

Steve Hansen sees opportunities for All Blacks after tough year

Coach will use autumn games to blood some new players as World Cup cycle gears up

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 16:34

Warren Gatland enjoys a red letter day at Eden Park

British and Irish Lions coach praises his side for securing drawn series with All Blacks

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 21:03

Father of All Blacks’ Barrett clan has plenty to smile about

Kevin ‘Smiley’ Barrett recalls his family’s time in Meath where his sons played GAA

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 07:00

Gregor Paul: Loss to Ireland has primed All Blacks for Lions onslaught

Gatland’s men may struggle to cope with high expectations All Blacks are used to

Sat May 27 2017 - 06:00

Kieran Keane a strong contender to be next Connacht coach

Waikato Chiefs backs coach has formidable credentials to succeed Pat Lam

Thu Feb 16 2017 - 12:49

Close but no cigar: How America failed to kill Fidel Castro

From toxic pens to poisoned milkshake, security men calculate 634 failed murder plots

Sun Nov 27 2016 - 12:07

Matt Williams: We will see Ireland’s worth against a pissed-off New Zealand team

Kiwis seek revenge, hoping to inspire those back home affected by the earthquake

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 10:00

Matt Williams: Long-term plan required to catch New Zealand

Ireland have all basic tools needed to challenge the best rugby nation but it will take time

Sat Nov 05 2016 - 08:00

Wayne Smith’s exacting standards keep All Blacks on top

The man known as ‘the Professor’ is a vital cog in New Zealand’s powerful machine

Sat Nov 05 2016 - 01:00

‘Front Up, Rise Up’ extract: the Bundellu Aki story

‘Irish Times’ writer Gerry Thornley’s new book examines Connacht’s rise to Pro12 success

Sat Oct 29 2016 - 05:07

Warren Gatland declares no interest in England job

Wales head coach dismisses reports claiming he will succeed Stewart Lancaster

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 17:27

Nathan Grey could be the key to Australia keeping out All-Blacks

Defence coach has made the Wallabies a formidable defensive proposition

Thu Oct 29 2015 - 01:00

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