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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.

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Billy Holland: 'I hope Munster stick it to them the way Ireland did on Saturday'

Munster's most capped player had the chance to leave his home province but stayed and he wants his side to give South Africa 'A' t…

Garry Doyle
Garry Doyle
09 Nov 2022, 11:44
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Analysis

Steward takes charge as England momentum is restored

After their shock loss to Argentina, England steady the ship to down Japan as the All Blacks juggernaut rolls into town

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
14 Nov 2022, 9:10
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England's stirring comeback fires up Twickenham faithful

England were on the canvas with nine minutes left to go before staging a famous 19-point recovery job to stun the All Blacks

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
21 Nov 2022, 7:06
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England feel the hurt and Eddie Jones feels the heat

The RFU is none too pleased with England's performances this Autumn, while in Wales, the crisis button is close to being pushed

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
28 Nov 2022, 8:14
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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
Garry Doyle
01 Dec 2022, 3:38
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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
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
05 Dec 2022, 9:09
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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
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
12 Dec 2022, 9:50
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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
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
19 Dec 2022, 9:33
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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
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
09 Jan 2023, 7:18
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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
Garry Doyle
11 Jan 2023, 3:26
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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
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
16 Jan 2023, 8:23
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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
Garry Doyle
17 Jan 2023, 4:24
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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
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
23 Jan 2023, 9:41
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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
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
30 Jan 2023, 10:39
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Tall, dark and Hansen

Mack Hansen has been a breath of fresh air in the Ireland set-up and integral to Connacht's squad but his journey to Galway is lit…

Garry Doyle
Garry Doyle
06 Oct 2022, 5:43
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Saracens lay down a marker as McFarland takes flight

Mark McCall's men exacted the perfect revenge mission on Leicester Tigers as the reigning champs were eviscerated

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
03 Oct 2022, 5:27
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Rugby must not forget about Worcester Warriors

Worcester Warriors are a club that needs the support of the game in financially troubling times, and the hope is that rugby at Six…

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
26 Sep 2022, 8:22
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Interview

The pathfinder: Fiona Coughlan

The Irish Women's game has been left lagging without professional contracts but there is now hope things are set to change and the…

Garry Doyle
Garry Doyle
01 Aug 2022, 7:18
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Ireland on top of the world as they humble All Blacks

The rugby world was turned on its head as Ireland defeated the All Blacks in the Series decider, leaving England to follow suit, w…

Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
18 Jul 2022, 10:24
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Dominant Ireland deliver history

A remarkable round of results have seen England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland win against Southern Hemisphere opposition on the sam…

Garry Doyle
Garry Doyle
11 Jul 2022, 7:45
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