The Irish Times

Thrilling France dazzle as they land famous win over New Zealand

The All Blacks are beaten again as Les Bleus run up 40 points in Test match for the ages

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 22:06

Dublin’s Jonny Cooper has no issue accepting his share of the guillotine for poor year

‘It does come back, deservedly so, to people that are leading the line’

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks will bring the entertainment – and their big guns – to Dublin

New Zealand have cut a swathe on tour, but they know Ireland won’t go down easily

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 06:00

Beauden Barrett’s speed of thought encapsulates All Blacks’ brilliance

Outhalf has notched up 100 Tests for New Zealand but clearly still has plenty to offer

Sun Oct 31 2021 - 18:49

New Zealand player watch: Versatile Ardie Savea remains a hard man to stop

A provincial debut at 18 and an All Black by the age of 22, he has always been ahead of the game

Sat Oct 30 2021 - 06:00

All Blacks thrash Wallabies to keep Bledisloe for 19th straight year

This was New Zealand’s 22nd successive victory over the Wallabies at Eden Park

Sat Aug 14 2021 - 10:21

Rugby World Cup 2019: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournament

Players from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South Africa

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 13:29

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 16:30

Rugby World Cup - Ireland v New Zealand: Irish kick-off time, TV channels and more

It could be a game for the ages. Here is everything you need to know

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 09:15

Jordie Barrett to play outhalf, Retallick returns for NZ

The All Blacks play against Namibia in their Pool B clash in Tokyo on Sunday

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 10:34

All three Barretts to start for All Blacks against Canada

They will be first trio of brothers to start in the same World Cup match since 1995

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 07:06

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks recast their game to devastating effect

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 06:00

New Zealand hit the ground running with win over South Africa

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 13:43

Michael Cheika’s Wallabies unchanged for All Blacks decider

Australia bidding to lift Bledisloe Cup for first time since 2002 as Hansen rings changes

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 08:29

Gerry Thornley: Uneasy lies New Zealand’s World Cup crown

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 14:46

Hansen backs ‘three best’ loose forwards to fire for All Blacks

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 20:17

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 14:34

James Lowe admits to mixed feeling following Ireland's win

‘It was an awesome performance and something Ireland should be proud of’

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 21:09

Sonny Bill Williams hails conversion to Islam ahead of 50th All Blacks cap

‘Once I had that connection I knew anything was possible with my faith'

Thu Oct 25 2018 - 13:51

Sonny Bill Williams returns as All Blacks make seven changes

Uncapped prop Ta’avao on bench as Sam Whitelock captains side to face the Pumas

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 12:20

Heroic Springboks cling on to secure historic win over All Blacks

Rassie Erasmus’s side take thrilling Test and win in New Zealand for first time since 2009

Sat Sept 15 2018 - 11:15

Springboks desperate to get World Cup buildup on track

Rassie Erasmus recalls Handre Pollard, as Beauden Barrett returns for All Blacks

Thu Sept 13 2018 - 08:46

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

‘Biggest game ever’ for Lions as immortality beckons

New Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistant

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 22:00

Ireland’s low penalty count will worry Six Nations coaches

Joe Schmidt will be very pleased at discipline showed by players in autumn Tests

Wed Nov 30 2016 - 23:00

Joe Schmidt’s options increase as he contemplates historic double

Seán O’Brien and Peter O’Mahony come back into head coach’s planning ahead of New Zealand Part II

Sun Nov 13 2016 - 15:47

‘When it is needed, Conor Murray goes up another level’

Ireland scrumhalf shows he is outstanding all-rounder in victory over All Blacks

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 09:29

Eddie Jones understands beating All Blacks at their own game is impossible

England head coach looks to ‘rebrand’ but surely he won’t completely overlook skillset

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 10:15

New Zealand thrash South Africa to all but seal title

Hooker Dane Coles inspires three tries in second-half blitz in Christchurch

Sat Sept 17 2016 - 13:37

Wales have hope but All Blacks still look the real McCaw

New Zealand have lost leaders but Wales will need to be at their best to secure historic win

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 17:45

Ardie Savea and Seta Tamanivalu in line for All Blacks debuts

Duo are two new faces in Steve Hansen’s squad for match against Wales in Auckland

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 20:19