The Irish Times

Gerry Thornley’s 2021 winners and losers

Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays

Tue Dec 28 2021 - 06:00

The Offload: John O’Sullivan’s order of merit for 2021

The players, the try, the tackle and the moments of the rugby year

Mon Dec 27 2021 - 15:30

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

Richie Mo’unga one of seven changes for New Zealand’s clash with France

Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 18:25

Owen Doyle: Luke Pearce had a solid performance despite inappropriate use of ‘mate’

Pearce stayed calm throughout a tense affair but caused confusion around Carbery’s kick

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 06:00

The Offload: James Lowe glad to go on the defensive after dream night

Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 10:00

TV View: Bottoms up as Ireland’s boney-assed behemoths slay All Blacks

Eddie O’Sullivan delights as Ireland ‘put a stake in their heart’ of visitors

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 19:22

View from New Zealand: All Blacks face one of their toughest tests in Dublin

Ireland’s 2019 World Cup conquerors haven’t faced much top-class opposition in 2021

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 05:00

All Blacks return to world number one with Argentina romp

Los Pumas routed in Brisbane as New Zealand extend Rugby Championship lead

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 14:01

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

New Zealand’s North-South match returns after eight-year hiatus

The fabled clash is between composite sides representing the country’s two main islands

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 09:42

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

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

Back in Black: New Zealand’s 36-0 win leaves Wallabies thunderstruck

All Blacks were on a highway to hell, but their World Cup outlook is now a whole lotta rosy

Tue Aug 20 2019 - 07:00

All Blacks outhalf Richie Mo’unga cleared of serious shoulder injury

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen pleased with where his side are in terms of injuries

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 15:35

Michael Cheika defiant despite Wallabies’ Eden Park thrashing

All Blacks’ Bledisloe Cup rout gives Steve Hansen food for thought ahead of Japan

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 14:34

Hope springs eternal as Australia take on New Zealand

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 16:20

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

Isa Nacewa: Rugby’s new generation see value in chasing financial rewards

As New Zealand rugby feels talent drain to the north, Ronan O’Gara is embraced down south

Sat Mar 02 2019 - 06:30

The Perfect 10: why Johnny Sexton should win the World Player of the Year

The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 07:00

World rugby player of the year - The nominees

Johnny Sexton facing competition from Beauden Barrett, Faf de Klerk, Rieko Ioane and Malcolm Marx for Sunday's player of the year award

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 18:15

Liam Toland: Irish defence forces world class All Blacks to crumble

Cornerstone of Ireland’s tactics produced lots of options and game’s defining moment

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 07:54

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

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

England miss out on All Blacks win after controversial call

TMO rules out Sam Underhill’s late try for offside at Twickenham

Sat Nov 10 2018 - 17:27

The All Blacks’ secret? Never stand still or you get overtaken

Side have won 83 of their past 93 Tests thanks to their relentless pursuit of innovation

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 22:30

Elusive Delguy a potent addition to Argentina’s traditional mix

Ten tries in 15 Super League matches shows his ability as a natural attacking threat

Fri Nov 09 2018 - 06:00

All Blacks crush Wallabies in Yokohama for Bledisloe Cup sweep

Beauden Barrett scores his sixth try against Australia this year at World Cup final venue

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 12:02

Jordan Larmour nominated for World Rugby award

Leinster back one of three in the running to be named 2018’s breakthrough player

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 14:03

New Zealand wrap up Championship in style

All Blacks show ominous strength in depth one year from World Cup

Sun Sept 30 2018 - 11:31

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