The Irish Times

Impossible is nothing. Beating Leinster, though, might be trickier

Ulster will need all the heroics they can muster up to topple the title-holders

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 06:00

The sporting decade that was: Ireland finally slay Goliath

After 111 years of waiting, history is written on a crisp Chicago afternoon

Sat Dec 28 2019 - 12:00

Ian Foster extends All Blacks’ boot-room dynasty but who is he?

What are the major challenges the latest New Zealand rugby head coach is set to face . . .

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 09:24

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

All Blacks skipper Kieran Read in no mood to make a blindside move

Ardie Savea’s form and lack of options at No 6 could see Read switch ahead of World Cup

Fri Jul 26 2019 - 15:41

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

Masterful Mo’unga fires Crusaders into semi-finals

Outhalf scores 23 points as Highlanders suffer following sin-binning of Liam Squire

Fri Jun 21 2019 - 16:22

Jack Conan still pushing despite cards being stacked against him

Leinster man says that there is no rivalry in the squad, only competition for places

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 06:00

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

Another Schmidt coup as Ireland savour historic success

Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 06:00

All Blacks visit WW1 Hauntings Soldier sculpture in St Stephen’s Green

World Cup winner Sam Whitelock says rugby ‘is only a game’ compared to war

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 15:23

Liam Toland: We need Argentina and New Zealand to put us in a dark place

The ability to think their way out of a crisis would be a huge plus for Ireland

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 07:00

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

Frustrated Michael Cheika rues turnovers after another loss

Wallabies coach: ‘Last week it was turnovers that killed us. It was the same again’

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 13:48

Beauden Barrett runs in four tries as New Zealand retain Bledisloe Cup

Outhalf chalks up 30 points as All Blacks run amok against Wallabies in second half

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 11:15

New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett and Vaea Fifita to miss third Test

Flyhalf and loose forward ruled out of game against France due to concussion

Mon Jun 18 2018 - 00:00

Gerry Thornley: Suddenly, time is running out for Lions

Jared Payne among starters against Highlanders in fullback role still up for grabs

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 22:00

Lions change it up again as Sam Warburton returns to action

Captain will start against Highlanders; Jared Payne to line up at fullback on Tuesday

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 12:57

Scrums manna from heaven in the search for bonus points

Maximising key attacking platform will be a potent weapon during the Six Nations

Fri Dec 02 2016 - 05:45

All Blacks show plenty of devil as Barrett stands out as their avenging angel

Ireland regret one that got away as Peyper fails to clamp down on cynical play

Mon Nov 21 2016 - 06:02

Seán O’Brien watch: ‘He was our best player, I thought’

Tadhg Furlong and Josh van der Flier were inspired by example set by returning flanker

Sun Nov 20 2016 - 17:00

Ireland 9 New Zealand 21: Ireland player ratings

Gavin Cummiskey gives his verdict on individual performances of Joe Schmidt’s side

Sun Nov 20 2016 - 10:12

Ireland 9 New Zealand 21 - All Blacks player ratings

They came with revenge on their mind and some of their big names were on top form

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 21:39

Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick return for All Blacks

Steve Hansen recalls fit again secondrows to beef up pack for rematch with Ireland

Thu Nov 17 2016 - 08:47

Rugby Statistics: Irish lineout proved effective launch-pad for points

New Zealand paid a big price and will be intent on rectifying matters at the Aviva

Wed Nov 09 2016 - 21:46

Gordon D’Arcy: Ruthless streak the best part of this victory

Ireland preyed on New Zealand’s inexperience to beat All Blacks at their own game

Wed Nov 09 2016 - 08:00

Ireland end 111 years of hurt to beat the All Blacks

Stunning performance by Irish rugby team in Chicago sees New Zealand finally beaten

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 09:12

How the Irish players rated against the All Blacks

A perfect 10 for scrum half Conor Murray on a day all the Irish players excelled

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 13:23

Ireland 40 New Zealand 29: All Blacks player ratings

18 and out: Gaving Cummiskey rates Steve Hansen’s side after their first defeat of 2016

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 08:34

All Blacks paying Ireland plenty of respect

“You can’t be off on your game, because they’ll penalise you”

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 23:39

All Blacks name Jerome Kaino in secondrow for Ireland test

Flanker will make his first start at lock for New Zealand on Saturday

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 16:31

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 equal record run of wins as they thrash South Africa

Fearsome All Blacks run in staggering nine tries in Durban to make it 17 straight wins

Sun Oct 09 2016 - 17:44