The Irish Times

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics

Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Clarity must descend at Murrayfield on Farrell’s Ireland project

Sometimes in rugby you have to play the game and not the opposition

Wed Mar 10 2021 - 06:15

Gordon D'Arcy: I know what Joe and Cheika would do. Fix the basics

Gordon Darcy: Andy Farrell chose scrum solidity over lineout certainty but the decision backfired

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 06:00

Lancaster says Ireland need to finish series on a high

Leinster coach believes Ireland on right track despite defeat at Twickenham

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 00:30

Gordon D’Arcy: Losing such a big game shines a very harsh light on certain players

Mark McCall’s Saracens side played for each other with a devastatingly simple gameplan

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 06:59

Leinster edge Munster as rugby makes thrilling return

Munster lost new signing RG Snyman after just seven minutes with a knee injury

Sat Aug 22 2020 - 22:21

Gordon D’Arcy: Digging deep only recipe for Twickenham success

If Ireland do not match the home side physically, they are sure to be overwhelmed

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 06:00

Ireland 19 Scotland 12: How the Irish players rated

Gavin Cummiskey hands out the marks after Andy Farrell’s first game in charge

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 20:19

Matt Williams: Momentum is king when it comes to Ireland’s World Cup ambitions

One strong 80-minute performance can put Joe Schmidt’s men back on track

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 06:00

Matt Williams: Getting rid of Devin Toner beggars belief

His ability to call and manage the set piece should have been an integral part of Ireland’s game plan

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 06:00

Schmidt keeping fingers crossed for Carbery

“It’s too soon to say, but I don’t think it’ll keep him (Joey Carbery) out of the World Cup”

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 17:55

Munster lock Jean Kleyn to make his Ireland debut against Italy

Battle for secondrow slots intensifies as Ireland open World Cup warm-up campaign

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 14:34

Gordon D'Arcy: Innovation and clarity key to Munster's progress

Lacking sheer physicality, Johann Van Graan’s men need to build a new playing style

Wed May 22 2019 - 06:15

Six Nations: Stander and Ringrose set to start against France

Joe Schmidt expected to make seven changes from side that faced Italy

Thu Mar 07 2019 - 13:24

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland will need a Plan C to get to a World Cup semi-final

Physical standards were not met against England but a defeat such as this can cleanse the soul

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 06:00

Size still matters as English brawn prevails

Ample evidence of just what a power game England are capable of producing at the World Cup

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 06:00

Ireland 16 New Zealand 9: How Ireland beat the All Blacks

Gavin Cummiskey looks at five key moments as Ireland claimed first home win over All Blacks

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 22:55

A few Irish issues resolved but others remain ahead of All Blacks

Seán O’Brien ruled out with injury while Connor Murray return highly unlikely

Mon Nov 12 2018 - 06:00

Australia 21 Ireland 26 - the story of the match

Peter O’Mahony out-Pococks Pocock as Ireland win in Australia for first time since 1979

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 14:32

Joe Schmidt praises his ‘ordinary men’ for ‘exceptional deeds’

Emotional Ireland head coach credits players as third Grand Slam secured

Sat Mar 17 2018 - 18:19

Ireland v Wales: Expect lots of hits and very few misses

Ireland’s reliance on multi-phase approach – and on Sexton and Murray – is a weakness

Sat Feb 24 2018 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland’s new Holy Trinity key to Six Nations hopes

Blossoming Murray-Sexton-Aki axis adds an exciting dimension to Joe Schmidt’s side

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 07:00

Nerveless Sexton is once again the man of the moment

Outhalf’s 42-metre drop goal came as a result of risks paying off and team effort

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 06:45

James Ryan shows all the signs of becoming a true locking lord

Young Leinster player evinces traits of a young Ian Jones or even Victor Matfield

Sun Feb 04 2018 - 15:57

Ireland finish job in style to end tour on a high note

Impressive opening quarter lays the foundation for a convincing victory

Mon Jun 26 2017 - 06:06

Letter from Japan: A curious, but fascinating culture

‘The locals are weirdly helpful. They’ll board a train with you to ensure safe passage’

Sat Jun 17 2017 - 06:00

Scarlets leave Leinster’s season once again doused in regret

Welsh side deserve their place in final as thoughts turn to injured Irish Lions players

Fri May 19 2017 - 22:13

Gordon D’Arcy: Joe Schmidt is a master of the mental game

The strength-in-depth that Ireland have continues to be nurtured by Joe Schmidt

Wed Mar 22 2017 - 07:15

O’Mahony’s bit of ‘mongrel’ delays Itoje’s coronation

Joe Schmidt refutes suggestions that late backrow change was tactical

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 21:52

Gordon D’Arcy: Six Nations building towards Cardiff and beyond

The players can prepare in a good head space over the next week - the same can't be said for Wales

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 11:09

Gordon D’Arcy: Finn Russell and Stuart Hogg key to Scottish success

Presence of electric Glasgow Warriors duo takes Vern Cotter’s side to another level

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 07:00

Gordon D'Arcy: Leinster’s centres of excellence a class apart

Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose forging a truly exciting midfield partnership

Wed Jan 11 2017 - 07:30

Weakened Ulster travel south more in hope than expectation

Leinster welcome back internationals for sold-out RDS clash with northern rivals

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 22:34

Gordon D'Arcy: All seems well but Taute call is key

Much to be excited about Irish rugby right now but controversy could be down the line

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 07:45