The day Martin Johnson turned right
Twenty years ago, both Ireland and England were vying for a morale-boosting Grand Slam and the England captain was in no mood for …
Garry Doyle
16 Mar 2023, 4:33
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Garry Doyle
Garry is a rugby reporter with the highly respected Irish sports website, The42. He has previously worked as Chief Sports Writer for The Times, Ireland edition having also held that title with The Irish News of the World. He has covered 21 Six Nations campaigns and reported from 52 different countries in his career as a sports reporter, including that unforgettable day in November 2016, when Ireland recorded their first ever win over the All Blacks at Soldier Field, Chicago.
Analysis
Battered Ireland close in on a Grand Slam
Andy Farrell's men have shown throughout the tournament that they can adapt and thrive and that bodes well for a World Cup tilt
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
13 Mar 2023, 8:45
Analysis
Bristol Bears bare their teeth as renaissance gathers momentum
Pat Lam's side have been in the doldrums but a sense of rejuvenation is in the air at Ashton Gate
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
06 Mar 2023, 7:48
Analysis
The support acts driving Ireland to the top of the world
The towering Andy Farrell and Paul O'Connell are hard to look past in driving excellence but the wider coaching team deserves imme…
Garry Doyle
04 Mar 2023, 16:49
Analysis
Progress of Ollie Lawrence sees England's overreliance on Manu Tuilagi dwindle
The Six Nations gives players a platform to rewrite their stories and the Bath centre is proving he can thrive in adversity
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
27 Feb 2023, 9:35
Analysis
Van der Flier emerges from the shadows
The reigning World Player of the Year is an example of what can be achieved through hard work and a strong faith
Garry Doyle
22 Feb 2023, 17:02
Analysis
Mike Brown proves the doubters wrong
Left on the professional scrapheap at 37, Mike Brown never gave up hope and he had his day in the sun with Leicester Tigers
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
20 Feb 2023, 8:22
Analysis
The Irish eyes are smiling
Ireland showed they can walk the walk without a gamut of frontline stars in a battle for the ages against an obdurate, gifted Fren…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
13 Feb 2023, 9:05
Analysis
The French connection
From Bod’s hat-trick to Sexton’s drop-goal, no opponent has defined this Irish rugby century quite like France
Garry Doyle
08 Feb 2023, 11:15
Analysis
Van der Merwe's heroics silence the Twickenham masses
A try for the ages lights up a thrilling opening weekend of Six Nations rugby as Scotland, Ireland and France register away wins
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
06 Feb 2023, 8:48
Analysis
RFU tackle-law debacle highlights rugby's existential crisis
The challenge for rugby to become a safer sport but still retain the elements that have made it a cherished sport to so many has b…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
30 Jan 2023, 10:39
Analysis
Is Welsh belief growing with the return of Warren Gatland?
The influence of the legendary Welsh coach has been seen after an upturn in fortunes for the beleaguered Welsh regions
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
23 Jan 2023, 9:41
Analysis
Why Ireland may rue Ben Healy pledging allegiance to Scotland
The talented Munster out-half has a Scottish mother and Gregor Townsend has lured him to play in blue, not green
Garry Doyle
17 Jan 2023, 4:24
Analysis
Will Eddie have the last laugh?
The sacked England coach has gone home where he hopes to leave a legacy with the Wallabies, starting with a World Cup run in Franc…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
16 Jan 2023, 8:23
Opinion
Is this the year Ireland shake their World Cup hex?
There are great expectations placed upon Andy Farrell's side in what is shaping up to be a definitive year for Ireland
Garry Doyle
11 Jan 2023, 3:26
Opinion
Farrell divides opinion like no other
The high-profile Saracen is in hot-water after a dubious tackle but his enduring qualities endear him to team-mates
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
09 Jan 2023, 7:18
Analysis
Borthwick eyes English revival
The England fightback has started with the appointment of well-regarded Cumbrian and his assistant Kevin Sinfield
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
19 Dec 2022, 9:33
Analysis
Watson magic gives rugby fans some festive cheer
While rugby fans froze at games, or kept themselves toasty by the fireside, they could all rejoice seeing Anthony Watson back in f…
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
12 Dec 2022, 9:50
Analysis
Eddie Jones awaits his fate
The England head coach role could soon be vacant as the pressure mounts a year out from the World Cup in France
Garry Doyle Jamie Lyall Owain Jones
05 Dec 2022, 9:09
Analysis
How Dan Sheehan became one of the world's best hookers
Overlooked at age-grade level, Dan Sheehan has had intense competition for the Leinster and Ireland shirt but is seen as a rising …
Garry Doyle
01 Dec 2022, 3:38
