Gerry Thornley: Time to address stampeding elephant in rugby roomWorld Rugby has vowed to tackle high hits, but is there a different rule for the All Blacks?Tue Nov 22 2016 - 05:50
Ireland count casualties after brutal battle with All BlacksHenshaw, Stander and Kearney undergo tests to determine extent of head injuriesMon Nov 21 2016 - 07:46
All Blacks show plenty of devil as Barrett stands out as their avenging angelIreland regret one that got away as Peyper fails to clamp down on cynical playMon Nov 21 2016 - 06:02
All Black duo Sam Cane and Malakai Fekitoa both cited for dangerous tacklesBoth players will face disciplinary hearings in the next two days following Saturday’s winSun Nov 20 2016 - 19:36
Gerry Thornley: New Zealand keep the door shut to exact revenge on IrelandStunning defensive display helps All Blacks make up for defeat in ChicagoSat Nov 19 2016 - 20:39
Ireland will need luck and much more to repel All Black magicSchmidt’s men unlikely to ever face tougher test than a New Zealand dead set on revengeSat Nov 19 2016 - 01:00
Dane Coles: All Blacks all-rounder on worryingly good runThe loss to Ireland in Chicago a mere blip on New Zealand ace hooker’s winning streakFri Nov 18 2016 - 10:00
Steve Hansen hails Smith best in world as he goes head to head with MurrayAll Blacks make five changes, with Retallick and Whitelock returning to secondrowFri Nov 18 2016 - 01:01
Schmidt not ‘super comfortable’ with weight of expectationIreland coach unconcerned over referee for New Zealand clash despite previous historyFri Nov 18 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt likely to stick with Chicago starters for All Blacks rematchSeán O’Brien’s big-game experience may help him edge out unlucky Josh van der FlierWed Nov 16 2016 - 23:00
Gerry Thornley: Seán O’Brien to show why All Blacks respect him so muchIreland have backrow riches in abundance but the Leinster man is truly world classWed Nov 16 2016 - 13:40
Rugby World Cup held in Ireland would be ‘absolute winner’, says Brian O’Driscoll‘We could do a phenomenal job at it, I really think that’Wed Nov 16 2016 - 01:00
Ireland begins charm offensive as credible 2023 World Cup hostsWinning three-way race with France and South Africa could be worth €2bn for economyWed Nov 16 2016 - 01:00
Ireland camp is best in my time as manager, says Mick KearneySquad prepare for second All Black clash with no new injury worries after Canada winTue Nov 15 2016 - 01:00
Gerry Thornley: Focus returns to showdown with All BlacksIreland head coach wary of a New Zealand backlash ahead of Saturday’s showdownMon Nov 14 2016 - 01:00
Ireland greenhorns take flight after finding their feetSeán O’Brien makes big play for inclusion against New Zealand at Aviva next weekSun Nov 13 2016 - 15:46
Seán Cronin sees start against Canada as ‘massive opportunity’Hooker will earn his 54th cap today but only his ninth with number two shirt on his backSat Nov 12 2016 - 07:00
New Irish 15 have hard act to follow after Soldier Field heroicsPreview: Ireland v Canada Venue: Aviva Stadium. Kick-off: 7.15pm. Live Sky Sports 3Sat Nov 12 2016 - 01:52
Joe Schmidt rules out involvement in Lions’ tourWarren Gatland had proposed idea but Ireland coach will focus on USA and Japan toursFri Nov 11 2016 - 07:46
Changes for Canada game not all tactical, says Joe SchmidtThree uncapped players Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue and Garry Ringrose to startFri Nov 11 2016 - 01:00
DTH van der Merwe returns as Canada name side to face IrelandCoach Mark Anscombe names fairly experienced line-up for Dublin gameThu Nov 10 2016 - 19:37
Joe Schmidt to name entirely changed Ireland team against CanadaCian Healy, Seán O’Brien to start alongside Garry Ringrose with five uncapped players on benchThu Nov 10 2016 - 00:01
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s future feels secure with Joe Schmidt’s hand on tillerAll Blacks win was reward for gameplan built on running rugby and clever kickingTue Nov 08 2016 - 08:02
Ireland end 111 years of hurt to beat the All BlacksStunning performance by Irish rugby team in Chicago sees New Zealand finally beatenMon Nov 07 2016 - 09:12
Gerry Thornley: Finally we can bin that one lingering inferiority complexIreland’s history with All Blacks was one of hammerings, humiliation and heartbreakMon Nov 07 2016 - 08:51
Cubs move over, Irish lionhearts cast their own spell in ChicagoIreland’s defeat of All Blacks ranks as best achievement in country’s rugby historyMon Nov 07 2016 - 08:24
Ireland knew path to victory was to keep attacking All BlacksDecision-making by Best and execution by Sexton key to Schmidt’s strategy paying offMon Nov 07 2016 - 05:00
Schmidt’s history boys draw on emotionIrish coach will lift alcohol ban after All Blacks blown way in the Windy CitySun Nov 06 2016 - 16:22
It’s time for heroes to emerge in the battle of Soldier FieldIreland’s history against All Blacks is bleak but another opportunity beckons in ChicagoSat Nov 05 2016 - 08:00
Wayne Smith’s exacting standards keep All Blacks on topThe man known as ‘the Professor’ is a vital cog in New Zealand’s powerful machineSat Nov 05 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt opts for familiar for All Blacks TestIreland head coach keen to get one over his native New Zealand in Chicago first TestFri Nov 04 2016 - 12:53
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
Joe Schmidt likely to stick with tried and trusted lieutenantsExpect Ireland coach to rely on experienced men against rampant New ZealandWed Nov 02 2016 - 20:57
Gerry Thornley: Residency ruling suits richer countriesLuke Fitzgerald and Ronan O’Gara not afraid to speak their minds on controversial ruleTue Nov 01 2016 - 05:30
Chicago and the All Blacks await as Ireland rugby squad assemblesTravelling party of 27 to be confirmed on Monday morning after injuries are assessedMon Oct 31 2016 - 11:39
Flanker Dan Leavy takes chance to shine for LeinsterLeo Cullen comes up with another fine backrow alternativeMon Oct 31 2016 - 01:00
Strong second half helps Leinster topple the championsConnacht move into a six point lead after 14 minutes and don’t score again until last playSat Oct 29 2016 - 19:42
Front Up Rise Up extract: Connacht on the brink of historyPro12 final is four days away and Pat Lam and co are plotting Leinster’s downfallSat Oct 29 2016 - 08:01
‘Front Up, Rise Up’ extract: the Bundellu Aki story‘Irish Times’ writer Gerry Thornley’s new book examines Connacht’s rise to Pro12 successSat Oct 29 2016 - 05:07
Leinster aiming to extend proud PRO12 home recordIn-form Connacht arrive in confident form but have never won at the RDSSat Oct 29 2016 - 01:00
Munster and Ulster unite for post-match beers beside Anthony Foley plaque‘They’ve been through some tough times and we did it out of respect, and to honour Axel’Fri Oct 28 2016 - 23:02
Munster’s monumental effort earns comeback win over UlsterMan of the match Rory Scannell’s drop goal completes comeback at Kingspan StadiumFri Oct 28 2016 - 21:43
Ulster determined to settle score with MunsterMunster have good recent record in Belfast but history is against them maintaining itFri Oct 28 2016 - 07:15
Extending Ruan Pienaar’s stay didn’t make sense for Irish rugby, says NuciforaDeveloping indigenous talent is IRFU’s way of competing with bigger and wealthier rivalsFri Oct 28 2016 - 01:02
Joe Schmidt names six uncapped players for Autumn TestsNew faces unlikely to get debuts against All Blacks but should feature against CanadaThu Oct 27 2016 - 01:00
Saturday’s epic events could be start of new era for MunsterAnthony Foley’s legacy began by reuniting team and supporters at Thomond ParkTue Oct 25 2016 - 16:27
Joe Schmidt staying until after World CupAfter drawn out saga New Zealander can now plan for daunting challenge of All Blacks TestsMon Oct 24 2016 - 21:30
World rugby family pauses to remember Anthony FoleyThree wins out of four for provinces in Champions Cup as all teams honour ‘Axel’Mon Oct 24 2016 - 07:00
Playing way Anthony Foley coached us was priority – ErasmusMunster rugby director says he is ‘really proud’ of result and players’ performanceMon Oct 24 2016 - 06:50
Stander proud to relinquish famous ‘8’ jersey for a daySouth African is emphatic inspired Munster display against Glasgow will not be a one-offMon Oct 24 2016 - 06:30
