The Irish Times

Liam Williams ready to create fresh Lions memories

Welsh winger initiated one of the British and Irish Lions’ greatest tries four years ago

Wed Jun 23 2021 - 17:53

Sonny Bill Williams follows Ozil in voicing support of Uighurs

Human rights groups estimate up to 2 million people have been detained in Xinjiang

Mon Dec 23 2019 - 14:09

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

Jordie Barrett and Laumape named in revamped New Zealand backline

All Blacks forced into changes after injuries to Ryan Crotty and Rieko Ioane

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 21:29

New Zealand overpower France with five-try trouncing in Paris

All Blacks secure 11th consecutive win against Les Bleus

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 23:04

All Blacks recall Sonny Bill Williams for Australia showdown

Centre served four-match ban after red card in second Test against Lions

Wed Aug 16 2017 - 21:35

Jim McGuinness: Huge prize of legacy at stake for final four

Great drama awaits and it wouldn’t surprise me to see Tyrone in the final – or Mayo

Tue Aug 15 2017 - 07:30

All Blacks appeal over how Sonny Bill Williams ban is applied

New Zealand claim pre-season games should count towards four-match suspension

Fri Jul 28 2017 - 10:04

Gerry Thornley: Lions, not All Blacks, were denied final shot at glory

Officials missed the fact that Kieran Read was three yards in front of the ball at restart

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 15:17

New Zealand’s Sonny Bill Williams handed four-week ban

All Blacks centre sent off for challenge on Anthony Watson during second Test loss

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 10:38

Seán O’Brien could miss decider against All Blacks after citing

Ireland flanker faces charge of ‘allegedly striking All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo’

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 01:43

Steve Hansen not worried about Beauden Barrett’s kicking

New Zealand outhalf missed three penalties in second test defeat to Lions

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 16:05

Gordon D’Arcy: No variation if everyone plays the same

Rather than quick ball, Lions seek contact, which is tough to resource

Mon Jun 12 2017 - 07:00

Sonny Bill Williams given permission to remove sponsors from kit

All Blacks centre covered up banking logos on Blues return for religious reasons

Wed Apr 12 2017 - 14:48

Rio 2016: Sonny Bill Williams out of Games as New Zealand lose to Japan

Superstar ruled out after suffering Achilles injury in Sevens opener

Tue Aug 09 2016 - 19:09

Rio 2016: Sonny Bill Williams a tough man with soft centre

A marque name for the All Blacks has to see off Fiji to keep to normal high standards

Mon Aug 08 2016 - 19:20

All Blacks welcomed home with open arms after World Cup win

Richie McCaw and his men greeted by airport workers performing haka on tarmac

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 19:44

Gordon D'Arcy: World Cup was won with offloads and line breaks

Carter delivered, but it was New Zealand’s outstanding tries that decided both games

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 07:30

RWC Final: Dan Carter and Richie McCaw rise to the occasion yet again

Outhalf and backrow put in stunning displays as All Blacks retain title

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 18:39

All Blacks anchors primed for pressure

The more you understand it the better you cope with it, says veteran Kevin Mealamu

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 08:49

Richie McCaw will not be cited over Francois Louw incident

All Blacks captain will play in World Cup final against Australia next Saturday

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 19:09

Everything Sonny as All Blacks refuse to look back

‘I didn’t even watch’ the defeat to France in 2007, says New Zealand centre Williams

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 01:00

Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength

Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 11:34

Sonny Bill Williams says New Zealand still a work in progress

‘I got on a bit earlier than expected and just tried to do my job as best as I could’

Mon Sept 21 2015 - 12:00

Sonny Bill Williams: Burgess is being played out of position

All Black centre says that his fellow code-crosser is at his best at side of the ruck

Wed Sept 16 2015 - 12:25

Ireland’s Grand Slam ambition on course after England put to sword

Robbie Henshaw scores first try in stunning display as Joe Schmidt’s side make it 10 wins straight

Sun Mar 01 2015 - 16:57

New Zealand flex their muscles in second half to beat England

All Blacks make it five wins in a row against England

Sat Nov 08 2014 - 21:14

Sonny Bill Williams set for New Zealand return

Twenty-nine-year-old could be back in All Blacks squad for tour of the USA and Britain

Mon Sept 29 2014 - 11:47

History suggests Ireland facing a glorious defeat

One chink of light may be that The All Blacks are showing signs of weariness

Sun Nov 24 2013 - 13:09

Israel Folau a masterful code breaker for the Wallabies

An Australian star of Tongan heritage, Israel Folau is not fazed by the pressure surrounding him

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 13:58