The Irish Times

Owen Doyle: Ireland contributed massively to the championship’s best match so far

‘Return’ match in the Aviva next season will be eagerly awaited by supporters

Tue Feb 15 2022 - 06:00

Tight margins as fired-up France withstand plucky Ireland performance

Battling second-half comeback comes up just short in Stade de France cauldron

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 06:00

France v Ireland: French X-factor to be crucial in game of the tournament

Difficult to look past French flair and power not to mention a raucous home Parisian crowd

Sat Feb 12 2022 - 08:28

Veteran Johnny Sexton still motivated by biggest challenges

Ireland captain and outhalf relishes the pressure of his 12th Six Nations campaign

Thu Feb 04 2021 - 05:45

Owen Doyle: Rugby will have a high price to pay if it doesn’t tackle head-high hits

Out of three red-card offences in Sydney only one received ultimate sanction

Tue Dec 08 2020 - 06:45

Matt Williams: Ireland can learn to win from recent New Zealand defeats

If Ireland do what they have been doing, then they will get what they have been getting

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 08:30

Owen Doyle: Wales lucky to escape heavier censure for a litany of offences

Ireland will learn more about their worth after daunting trip to Twickenham

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 06:00

Caleb Clarke shines as All Blacks return to form against Australia

New Zealand’s long unbeaten run at Eden Park continues in front of 46,049 fans

Sun Oct 18 2020 - 12:57

Sporting upsets: Japan light the blue touch paper as Ireland slowly wilt

Brave Blossoms’ win sparks beginning of the end for Schmidt’s side and inspires a nation

Fri Oct 16 2020 - 06:00

Joe Schmidt: Rory Best nearly quit before 2018 Grand Slam

In his autobiography Ordinary Joe, the coach says he faced several ‘uncontrollables’

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 07:00

Joe Schmidt reveals reason for omitting Toner in new book

'Ordinary Joe' shows ex-coach’s restless mind and obsessive attention to detail

Thu Nov 21 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup: Brave Blossoms continue their fruitful pursuit of happiness

Having burnt Ireland, the sun has never shone so brightly on Japanese rugby

Wed Oct 02 2019 - 18:00

World Rugby confirms mistakes made by officials in Japan defeat

Joe Schmidt: ‘we’ve now got the feedback that three of those were incorrect calls’

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 11:54

Captain Johnny Sexton confirms he is fit to kick at goal

The Misaki is like playing rugby inside a sauna and water breaks will be allowed

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 08:41

Rugby World Cup: Japan pitch perfect as Ireland strike bum note

Host nation take full advantage as Ireland let standards drop in Shizuoka

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup - Thompson: ‘Everyone had written us off . . . It’s a very special moment’

Jamie Joseph: ‘We’ve been preparing for this game for a hell of a lot longer than what the Irish have’

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 14:17

Rugby World Cup: Joe Schmidt counts cost of loss but remains coy on Angus Gardner

Rob Kearney failed a HIA and could miss out on upcoming clash with Russia on Thursday

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 12:56

Rugby World Cup Offload: Protect the ref, protect the game

The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 10:09

Owen Doyle on World Cup refereeing: TMOs go MIA

Worrying number of major incidents missed by match officials during opening weekend

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 06:09

Lopez the hero as France withstand Argentina’s second-half comeback

Late drop goal seals victory as Pumas fume over referee Gardner’s performance

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 15:00

Rugby World Cup: Talking points from Ireland’s victory over Scotland

Ireland take a lot of credit against a Scotland side way off the pace required in opener

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 13:54

Rugby World Cup: France scrape over the line against Argentina

Argentina miss last gasp penalty as France remain masters of illusion, and disillusion

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 12:16

Owen Doyle: Rugby World Cup could see high risk of serious injury

Omens not great when you see top coaches decrying red card for Barrett last month

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 06:00

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

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

Impressive Wales complete grand assignment in clinical fashion

Renewed questions for Schmidt and Ireland following a surprisingly ragged performance

Mon Mar 18 2019 - 06:00

Warren Gatland expects Wales to be one of fittest teams at World Cup

Coach admits his side probably got a couple of decisions their way in Grand Slam victory

Mon Mar 18 2019 - 06:00

Joe Schmidt: ‘The team will definitely turn up in Japan’

Ireland coach says display in Cardiff not as bad as opening loss to England

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 20:05

Ireland left with egg on their faces in Cardiff

Decision to leave Principality roof open backfired badly for Joe Schmidt's side

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 17:45

Wales raise the roof to secure Grand Slam glory

Late Larmour try no consolation for Ireland as Warren Gatland wins a third Grand Slam

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 17:10

Six Nations 2019: Wales v Ireland - all you need to know

Schmidt and Gatland say their Six Nations farewells on the final weekend in Cardiff

Thu Mar 14 2019 - 11:06

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

England show grit and character to pull off great escape

Springboks cannot get it over the line due to wastefulness and the erratic lineout throwing of Malcolm Marx

Sun Nov 04 2018 - 21:00