Gerry Thornley’s 2021 winners and losers
Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays
Memorable victory over New Zealand was one of the best-ever Ireland displays
Fullback tells podcast that he is an admire of Australia’s National Ruby League system
Ireland coach has created an environment where players will go that extra bit further
The All Blacks are beaten again as Les Bleus run up 40 points in Test match for the ages
Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland
Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui
Ireland’s 2019 World Cup conquerors haven’t faced much top-class opposition in 2021
Centralised disciplinary system needs to be centralised under the sport’s governing body
Jordie Barrett’s late penalty sealed a sixth consecutive win for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship
Jordie Barrett’s 14 points from the tee were enough to give them a 10th successive win
Wallabies kept scoreless for 50 minutes despite Jordie Barrett’s red card in Perth
The fabled clash is between composite sides representing the country’s two main islands
Warren Gatland’s Chiefs are struggling, Manu Tuilagi and Noel Reid for hire
22-year-old reportedly evicted from ground after sculling a beer during Boxing Day Test
Incoming Ireland coach has a long wait until the start of 2020 Six Nations against Scotland
The fact that Rieko Ioane wasn’t even in the New Zealand matchday squad was telling
New Zealand coach explains his selection for quarter-final against Ireland
The All Blacks play against Namibia in their Pool B clash in Tokyo on Sunday
Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship
Brave Blossoms get over for five tries in 100-point Tokyo try-fest
Ireland will now have a more daunting task ahead to reach first-ever World Cup semi-final
Rassie Erasmus’s side take thrilling Test and win in New Zealand for first time since 2009
All Blacks forced into changes after injuries to Ryan Crotty and Rieko Ioane
Hooper starts in Sydney after recovering from injury sustained against Ireland in June
Ben Fall sent off after 12 minutes but New Zealand make heavy weather of Les Bleus
Fullback and a friend ate a takeaway in the wrong apartment after Dunedin night out
Our rugby correspondent hands out the marks after drawn series against All Blacks
Steve Hansen’s side will walk away with more regrets after thrilling finale at Eden Park
Aaron Smith remains the best scrumhalf in world rugby while Retallick and Whitelock immense
Warren Gatland’s side weather ferocious All Blacks storm to earn a 15-15 draw in Auckland
Saturday’s defining Auckland Test a family-affair for Barrett’s Beauden and Jordie
Kiwi media address Hansen’s midfield quandry with Gatland the weekend winner
On clown-gate: ‘But to ridicule someone is not right. It’s a bit disappointing, really’
Reluctance to utilise his bench not only denied Lions a win, but could have cost them defeat
The Lions coach also stepped around the question of why he didn’t use his bench
Warren Gatland has shown that form will be recognised for New Zealand selections
Lions coach concerned after scrumhalf targeted during first Test defeat in Auckland
‘We’re not just a team that play fantasy rugby. We play down and dirty rugby too’
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices