Gerry Thornley

Gerry Thornley

Rugby Correspondent

Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times

Ireland are world’s fourth best side, but hungrier rivals could overtake

Nations Championship results so far belie third place in World Rugby’s rankings

Jack Conan says Ireland were ‘a little bit soft’ against the All Blacks

Ireland forward was of the view that this tour will prove beneficial in the long run

Andy Farrell focused on maximising teamwork in effort to bridge gap with world’s best

Ireland head coach aims to iron out errors ahead of Rugby World Cup next year

Andy Farrell bites his tongue on officiating following Ireland’s loss to New Zealand

Officials at Eden Park ruled Luke Jacobsen should only receive a yellow card for launching himself at Josh van der Flier and sticking elbow out

All Blacks beat Ireland with plenty to spare at Eden Park fortress

Six-try New Zealand extend Auckland unbeaten streak to 53 games

Doug Howlett: ‘Munster are going to find it difficult to attract international players’

Former All Black reflects on his happy years playing and working for Munster, but fears the province’s recent struggles will make it harder to get top talent

Gerry Thornley: It mightn’t look like it, but New Zealand rugby is under threat

A changing sporting landscape is drawing rugby union players to Europe, and Kiwi children to alternative sports

Dan Sheehan lauds ‘unbelievable’ Sam Prendergast ahead of All Blacks test

Irish captain says Ireland will be in trouble ‘if we have one toe on the plane’ for season-ending game at Eden Park

Tadhg Furlong aiming to tip the balance of his 50-50 record against the All Blacks

Memories of breakthrough victory against New Zealand a decade ago continue to inspire Leinster player

Gerry Thornley: Ireland need something special to penetrate New Zealand’s fortress

Andy Farrell says it will be ‘right up there’ if Ireland inflict All Blacks’ first Eden Park defeat in 32 years

Jimmy O’Brien’s ‘great form’ earns him nod from Andy Farrell for All Blacks clash

Ireland head coach says Leinster player is ‘on top of his game’ ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship game in Eden Park

New Zealand v Ireland: Josh Moorby to start as Dave Rennie names All Blacks squad

Head coach picks first-choice line-up from players available for Saturday’s Nations Championship game

Reporting on the Ireland rugby team is a glimpse into a world of luxury

Exclusive training settings and high-end hotels are the order of the hour – and it’s not too shabby for the journalists either

Ireland v New Zealand: Jimmy O’Brien to start over Jamie Osborne as Andy Farrell names team

Robert Baloucoune will make a delayed first appearance of the tour after recovering from the tight hamstring

‘Chalk and cheese’: Jamison Gibson-Park says Ireland move transformed him

Scrumhalf is back in the familiar setting of Auckland ahead of Nations Championship showdown with the All Blacks

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