Rugby World Cup 2015 | The Irish Times

New Zealand celebrating in Twickenham after winning the World Cup. For all of Dan Carter’s magnificence, Ma’a Nonu was the key figure in delivering tries.Photograph: AFP Photo /Franck Fife

Gordon D'Arcy: World Cup was won with offloads and line breaks

November 4, 2015

Carter delivered, but it was New Zealand’s outstanding tries that decided both games

Sam Burgess has left Bath with immediate effect, returning to Australia. Photograph: David Davies/PA

‘A total mess’: Clive Woodward hits out at ‘arrogant’ English RFU

November 6, 2015

‘I said last week that Sam Burgess is not to blame for this mess and I stand by it’

New Zealand celebrating in Twickenham after winning the World Cup. For all of Dan Carter’s magnificence, Ma’a Nonu was the key figure in delivering tries.Photograph: AFP Photo /Franck Fife

Gordon D'Arcy: World Cup was won with offloads and line breaks

November 4, 2015

Carter delivered, but it was New Zealand’s outstanding tries that decided both games

Sam Burgess returned to training with his club, Bath on Monday. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA

Sam Burgess returns to Bath training, but for how long?

November 2, 2015

Following England’s World Cup exit it’s been reported he could return to rugby league

Paul O’Connell’s hamstring injury could rule him out for the entire rugby season. Photograph: Inpho

Paul O’Connell could miss entire season with hamstring injury

November 2, 2015

Ireland and Toulon lock will be out of rugby for between four and eight months

Japan players celebrate their momentous victory over South Africa in the pool section – the Brave Blossoms missed out on a place in the quarter-finals but won the hearts of the rugby world. Photograph: Getty Images

World Cup review: Blossoms set tone for feast of rugby

November 2, 2015

‘Irish Times’ team looks back at an eventful tournament and pick their highs and lows

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In Depth

World in reunion: All Blacks bask in back-to-back titles

World in reunion: All Blacks bask in back-to-back titles

Gerry Thornley Rugby Correspondent

Steve Hansen admits he is likely to step down from post as coach after Lions tour in 2017

World Cup review: Blossoms set tone for feast of rugby

World Cup review: Blossoms set tone for feast of rugby

Gerry Thornley Rugby Correspondent

‘Irish Times’ team looks back at an eventful tournament and pick their highs and lows

Sublime All Blacks deliver the perfect final flourish

Sublime All Blacks deliver the perfect final flourish

Gerry Thornley Rugby Correspondent

Richie McCaw’s men leave very best for last in retaining Webb Ellis trophy

Australia look to 2016 with renewed self-belief

Australia look to 2016 with renewed self-belief

Gavin Cummiskey Sports Journalist

The Rugby World Cup is over, but for the Wallabies it’s the start of a brand new dawn

Gerry Thornley

Gerry Thornley - Rugby Correspondent

Gerry Thornley: Japan World Cup reminds rugby of its core values

Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey - Sports Journalist

The Offload: World Cup win shouldn’t ease concerns about Rainbow Nation

15 Rob Kearney: He will look back at a couple of the Argentine tries and be disappointed. Ran strongly but needs to appreciate others movement better. Rating: 5

Argentina 43 Ireland 20: Player Ratings

Argentina's Nicolas Sanchez celebrates their fourth try. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Rugby World Cup: Argentina 43 Ireland 20

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