Gerry Thornley

Gerry Thornley

Rugby Correspondent

Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times

Ireland’s hard-tackling Joe McCarthy showcases skill in the maul

‘I bloody love mauls to be honest, they’re probably my favourite part of the game’

Ireland’s memorable Twickenham win sets up remaining home games against Wales and Scotland

Victory against Welsh rivals would ensure Triple Crown shoot-out with Scots

Gerry Thornley: Defensive discipline and work ethic keep England on the back foot

Quick Irish start, lineout problems, handling errors and yellow card put England 22 points behind after just over half an hour

‘I hope everyone at home is just as proud as well’ - Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s ‘special day’

Head coach delighted with how both his experienced and novice players showed up in victory over England at Twickenham

Five-try Ireland blow England away on record-breaking afternoon at Twickenham

Andy Farrell’s side put in a performance for the ages in scoring 42 points against an out of sorts England

Ireland’s lack of ‘scrum culture’ and how it can be fixed

The scrum has become an Achilles heel for Ireland and will be heavily tested against England on Saturday

Ireland’s Six Nations is on the line against England with scrum likely to be pivotal

Ireland's multiphase tries against Italy a timely reminder that this side is capable of outsmarting heavyweights

Gerry Thornley: IRFU should consider leaving X after racist comments made to Edwin Edogbo

It is all well and good the IRFU ‘investigating’ racist comments, when the most effective way to avoid it is to stop using the platform

Andy Farrell draws on experienced Ireland players for England challenge at Twickenham

A quartet of Lions who have a whopping 274 Irish caps come into the side for crucial Six Nations clash

Ireland team selection: No room for Sam Prendergast as Andy Farrell makes five changes to side to face England

Sam Prendergast has not been included in the matchday 23 for Ireland’s round three Six Nations trip to Twickenham

Sam Prendergast out of Ireland side against England as Andy Farrell prefers Jack Crowley at 10

No room for Prendergast in matchday 23 with Ciarán Frawley in line for spot on 6-2 bench

Jamie Osborne’s timely return fills Ireland’s injury void in Six Nations

The Six Nations opener in Paris was Osborne’s first outing since the win over Japan in November

Ireland must keep guard raised against wounded beast at Twickenham

Andy Farrell’s men will face an opponent determined to bounce back on home soil

Ireland train with no fresh injury concerns ahead of England clash

Garry Ringrose had leg strapped and Craig Casey suffered broken nose against Italy, but IRFU say there is a clean bill of health

Cobh’s castle, nine tackles and a Beyoncé hit: Edwin Edogbo’s unforgettable Ireland debut

An impressive appearance off the bench against Italy was part of a day to remember for the 23-year-old Munster lock

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