Gerry Thornley

Gerry Thornley

Rugby Correspondent

Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times

Andy Farrell to hold talks over Ireland contract extension

The Ireland head coach is set to explore the possibility of extending his tenure beyond next year’s Rugby World Cup

Gerry Thornley: That was the best Six Nations ever, wasn’t it?

Ireland rebounded from France defeat with four wins, including record-breaking victory at Twickenham

Ireland denied as Ramos wins the Six Nations for France with the last kick of game against England

French win incredible high-scoring contest where an England win would have given Ireland the title

Andy Farrell ‘proud as punch’ as Ireland secure Triple Crown win against Scotland

Head coach says side played ‘bloody well’ as they had convincing victory over the Scots

Ireland’s firepower sees them win game for the ages against Scotland and claim Triple Crown

Sides go toe-to-toe in brilliant Six Nations game where both teams were committed to attacking

Robert Baloucoune: Who is Ireland’s ‘find’ of the Six Nations?

28-year-old Baloucoune has become Ireland’s overnight sensation after six years

‘It should be a fantastic game’: Ireland can beat Scotland in quest for Six Nations glory

Andy Farrell’s buoyant side face potent opponents in tournament showdown for Triple Crown and more

Joshua Brennan adds a green tinge to France v England

Irish-born Toulouse lock in line for Six Nations debut at the Stade de France on Saturday

Andy Farrell confident Bundee Aki and James Lowe will extend contracts to take in World Cup

Speculation surrounds New Zealand-born duo who are out of contract at the end of this season

Andy Farrell plays strongest hand as Ireland look to seal Triple Crown with victory over Scotland

Dan Sheehan, Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier return to the pack while Tommy O’Brien named on the left wing

Ireland v Scotland: Tommy O’Brien in line for recall ahead of Jacob Stockdale

Andy Farrell set to return to bulk of side that pulled off memorable victory over England at Twickenham for Triple Crown clash

Schadenfreude at England’s expense the only guarantee in last weekend of epic Six Nations

France look destined to win the title, but nothing about this championship has been predictable

Jeremy Loughman ruled out of Ireland’s game against Scotland

No fresh injury concerns ahead of the Six Nations finale

Six Nations 2027 fixtures: Ireland to have two more Friday night games next year

Interesting and novel schedule for Ireland, with three games under lights

Gerry Thornley: Six Nations championship in the balance after pulsating weekend

Ireland set to take on Scotland at Aviva, with victory raising possibility of tournament title

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