Munster fall just short of the full Houdini as Racing take share of the spoilsJJ Hanrahan’s late drop goal misses target in thrilling Thomond Park endgameSat Nov 23 2019 - 20:04
Formidable home fortress key to Munster conquering the FrenchOver the years Racing have been one of many French sides to fail the Thomond Park testSat Nov 23 2019 - 05:00
Munster could do with a racing start against old foes and friendsVan Graan’s men will have to bring their ‘A’ game to overcome talented French visitorsFri Nov 22 2019 - 21:15
Schmidt was handed cards late mother wrote in lead-up to quarter-finalShe penned notes in knowledge that she would not have been alive to see World CupThu Nov 21 2019 - 07:12
Joe Schmidt: Rory Best nearly quit before 2018 Grand SlamIn his autobiography Ordinary Joe, the coach says he faced several ‘uncontrollables’Thu Nov 21 2019 - 07:00
Joe Schmidt reveals reason for omitting Toner in new book'Ordinary Joe' shows ex-coach’s restless mind and obsessive attention to detailThu Nov 21 2019 - 06:00
Schmidt wanted Samoa match called off due to state of pitchFormer Ireland coach felt pitch in Fukuoka for Rugby World Cup tie was dangerous for playersThu Nov 21 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: French clubs loom large for the provincesFrance’s international contingent set to ensure tough test for Irish provinces in EuropeTue Nov 19 2019 - 08:19
Gerry Thornley: Promising signs that Irish rugby’s healing process has begunThose on Japanese expedition will feel they have a lot to prove as Champions Cup beginsTue Nov 12 2019 - 06:00
Gerry Thornley: Japan World Cup reminds rugby of its core valuesSouth Africa emerge deserving winners from open tournament made by hosts’ enthusiasmTue Nov 05 2019 - 06:30
South Africa’s Damian de Allende to join Munster next seasonWorld Cup winning centre has agreed a two-year deal with the Irish provinceMon Nov 04 2019 - 15:59
Rugby World Cup 2019: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournamentPlayers from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South AfricaMon Nov 04 2019 - 13:29
South African victory a cocktail of hope and unity – with a twist of IrishFelix Jones is a part of a Springboks coaching ticket fine-tuned in MunsterMon Nov 04 2019 - 06:00
Five things we learned from the Rugby World Cup finalManner of South Africa’s win showed some of game's basics remain the sameMon Nov 04 2019 - 06:00
Dream turns to reality for Mapimpi and South AfricaWinger from a township in the rural Eastern Cape becomes first South African to score a try in a World Cup finalMon Nov 04 2019 - 01:00
Ireland to play Japan in Dublin in November 2020Brave Blossoms added to autumn Test itinerary along with Australia and South AfricaSun Nov 03 2019 - 10:02
Siya Kolisi: ‘We can achieve anything if we work together’Springbok captain says Rugby World Cup win can help country overcome challengesSat Nov 02 2019 - 13:50
England wilt when it matters as Springboks conquer the worldRassie Erasmus’s side utterly dominant as they secure a third Rugby World Cup titleSat Nov 02 2019 - 11:49
Rugby World Cup: Gerry Thornley's best and worst moments, top five tries and moreJapan’s high-tempo rugby was thrilling while Ireland’s exit was low point of tournamentSat Nov 02 2019 - 08:00
Farewells aplenty as New Zealand overrun Wales to claim third spotAll Blacks run in six tries as Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland leave their postsFri Nov 01 2019 - 15:45
England’s Itoje has it all, a wrecking ball with lightning pace‘Playing rugby was a privilege that could be withdrawn if my grades dropped’Fri Nov 01 2019 - 06:00
Eddie Jones has England primed and ready for finale with SpringboksGerry Thorney: England can match the Boks’ power game, allowing them to play their gameFri Nov 01 2019 - 06:00
Cheslin Kolbe returns for South Africa to face EnglandStar winger will start in Yokohama as coach Rassie Erasmus largely sticks to his gunsThu Oct 31 2019 - 06:54
England stick with tried and trusted for final showdownKyle Sinckler passed fit to play as Eddie Jones goes with same side that beat All BlacksThu Oct 31 2019 - 06:28
Farrell’s cool hand guiding England towards ultimate prizeHooker George says squad taking their cue from their inspirational captainWed Oct 30 2019 - 22:00
All change for Wales and All Blacks in game of farewellsWarren Gatland will take charge of his last game among a host of player retirementsWed Oct 30 2019 - 12:30
Justin Marshall: Ireland’s great gameplan became predictableFormer All Black says he never saw evolution during build-up or pool stagesWed Oct 30 2019 - 01:00
Mitchell: England and South Africa are the ‘two most powerful teams’England defence coach believes his side’s patience will prove crucial in World Cup finalTue Oct 29 2019 - 22:00
England braced for South Africa’s physical onslaughtDefence coach John Mitchell says final will be meeting of world’s two most powerful sidesTue Oct 29 2019 - 08:26
Gerry Thornley: England set to be worthiest World Cup winnersBeating southern hemisphere’s big four to lift the trophy would be an unparalled featTue Oct 29 2019 - 07:36
‘If South Africa win with Siya Kolisi as captain, it'll be monumental’Springboks’ first black captain has been an inspiration to the team and countryTue Oct 29 2019 - 05:00
Brian O’Driscoll: ‘We got a lesson in how to play knock-out rugby’Rethink needed on system and sharper focus on grassroots, former Ireland captainTue Oct 29 2019 - 01:00
Rugby World Cup: England on the verge of greatest triumphEddie Jones’s men look to complete quartet of wins against southern hemisphere big fourMon Oct 28 2019 - 06:00
It’ll be all black for a while but New Zealand will rise againSteve Hansen fronts up and offers no excuses after crushing semi-final defeat to EnglandMon Oct 28 2019 - 06:00
England keep their feet on the ground and their eyes on the prizeWith All Blacks beaten, Eddie Jones knows they have to hit heights one more timeSun Oct 27 2019 - 22:00
South Africa muscle past Wales to tee-up final against EnglandRassie Erasmus’s Springboks break Welsh hearts as they take a physical last four tieSun Oct 27 2019 - 13:28
Steve Hansen hits back at suggestions New Zealand lacked hungerCoach says there’s no shame losing to a team like England who were better on the nightSat Oct 26 2019 - 16:22
Eddie Jones staying calm after England down ‘rugby Gods’ New ZealandAustralian praises his side after they secure a victory two-and-a-half years in the makingSat Oct 26 2019 - 15:09
How 1995 remains a key part of the Springbok spiritHeroics on home soil helped to heal some of the country’s apartheid woundsSat Oct 26 2019 - 14:00
England deliver performance of a lifetime to dethrone All BlacksMaro Itoje inspires his side to a famous victory and a place in the World Cup finalSat Oct 26 2019 - 12:56
Springboks' power game looks like too much for Wales to handleWarren Gatland could be taking charge of Wales for a final time against South AfricaSat Oct 26 2019 - 07:00
Rugby World Cup: Final four set to make a splash as rain returns in forceTokyo witnessed a downpour that never relented on Friday ahead of the semi-finalsFri Oct 25 2019 - 19:25
New Zealand have what it takes to survive epic clash with EnglandEngland will ask big questions but All Blacks execute under pressure better than anyoneFri Oct 25 2019 - 06:00
Erasmus and Nienaber: Golden partnership forged in the crucible of Munster rugbySpringboks’ head coach says his two years in the Irish system made him a better coachFri Oct 25 2019 - 06:00
Beauden Barrett enjoying family comforts in World Cup pressure cookerNew Zealand fullback shared some wisdom with Rory McIlroy on Wednesday eveningThu Oct 24 2019 - 11:19
Rugby World Cup: Hansen laughs off Jones’ spying claimsAll Blacks make just one change as Sam Cane moves to bench while Scott Barrett comes inThu Oct 24 2019 - 06:14
Gerry Thornley: Criticising Schmidt is certainly not Nacewa’s greatest moveLeinster legend’s critique of Schmidt on podcast will cut coach to the quickThu Oct 24 2019 - 06:00
Rugby World Cup: Smaller players make giant leaps in a tournament of behemothsSouth Africa’s Faf de Klerk one of the players showing that size is of little matterWed Oct 23 2019 - 19:51
Isa Nacewa: Ireland became too ‘conservative’ after Six Nations‘It was eye-opening how far off the pace they were in that first game against England’Wed Oct 23 2019 - 12:12
England defence coach John Mitchell sees no benefit in spyingFormer All Blacks boss says game is too unstructured to benefit from surveillanceTue Oct 22 2019 - 22:00
