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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.

Premiership play-off draw adds spice to the sparkle
Saracens will face Harlequins in the first of two tasty Premiership play-off games, while Leicester Tigers host a rejuvenated Nort…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
06 Jun 2022, 7:18
La Rochelle's fairy-tale story strikes a blow for the underdog
La Rochelle wrote themselves into the history books with a seismic Champion Cup win to further enhance the reputation of Ronan O'G…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
30 May 2022, 8:24
Champions Cup final: When Johnny met Rog
Johnny Sexton and Ronan O'Gara have had a chequered relationship over the years but now on friendlier terms, they resume hostiliti…
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Garry Doyle
27 May 2022, 4:24
Smokin' Joe lands knockout punch for Quins
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
23 May 2022, 9:59
Is Johnny Sexton set to become Ireland's greatest player?
Johnny Sexton inches up towards the top of Irish greats, Leo Cullen every inch the equal of Stuart Lancaster and Gabin Villiere ma…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
16 May 2022, 7:13
Sean O'Brien: The pathfinder
The abrasive backrow forward hangs up his boots this summer knowing he has blazed a trail on and off the field
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Garry Doyle
10 May 2022, 5:02
Henry Arundell announces himself on the world stage
The London Irish wunderkind has caught the attention of Eddie Jones, while Leicester Tigers reach their ceiling against Leinster a…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
09 May 2022, 8:04
Rugby's next frontier at hand as records tumble and big questions loom
Women's rugby could be the game's next great frontier on a weekend when records fell, losing streaks ended and huge questions were…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall
02 May 2022, 7:44
Saracens getting in the groove for trophy hunt
The five-time Premiership Champions served notice against Exeter Chiefs that they won't rest until they get their crown back
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
25 Apr 2022, 13:29
Munster try to escape history's shadow
Expectations placed upon Munster coaches are notoriously high and Johaan van Graan has eight weeks to deliver some silverware to a…
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Garry Doyle
22 Apr 2022, 2:43
Leicester Tigers setting the pace
Freddie Steward leads the English charge as the giants of the game assemble for a no-holds barred battle to be crowned kings of Eu…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
18 Apr 2022, 6:21
Rivals to tread Care-fully around the dangerous Quins
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
04 Apr 2022, 10:17
Ireland in rude health but fears of early World Cup exit fester
 Ireland have a good enough team to cause an upset at next year’s World Cup but lack depth to go all the way
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Garry Doyle
01 Apr 2022, 4:23
Ashton takes flight to write himself into the record books
The former England wing has finally drawn level with Tom Varndell as the Premiership top scorer in a weekend Leicester booked thei…
Jamie Lyall
28 Mar 2022, 6:41
Six Nations: Charlie Ewels pays the ultimate price to set-up classic encounter
England fade late in a compelling Six Nations clash, Wales give France a mighty fright and Saracens learn to win without their sup…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
14 Mar 2022, 11:13
Six Nations: The resurrection men
How Ireland became a refuge for the coaches who presided over England’s doomed 2015 World Cup
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Garry Doyle
10 Mar 2022, 3:30
Saracens peg back Tigers in the race for the Premiership
Saracens beat the league leaders Leicester, Duhan van der Merwe's red card kicks off social media frenzy and the Welsh regions are…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
07 Mar 2022, 6:20
England stutter to victory but are still in the Six Nations running
England get the job done after narrowly beating an improving Wales side, while Scotland lick their wounds after a French mauling a…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
28 Feb 2022, 10:09
David Corkery: 'I really worry about the head. I got knocked out and seconds later I was playing again'
The former Ireland backrow was a star at the 1995 World Cup but as a guinea pig of early professionalism the repeated blows have h…
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Garry Doyle
24 Feb 2022, 17:11
Six Nations: Tuilagi storms back into the Six Nations reckoning
The return of Manu Tuilagi has lifted the spirits of England fans while rugby mourns the passing of Steve Black and fans rage abou…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
21 Feb 2022, 10:14
Six Nations: Marcus Smith sparkles but sterner tests await
The Six Nations delivers on thrills and spills as England and Wales rebound, while only France can win the elusive Grand Slam...
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
14 Feb 2022, 10:26
Six Nations: Scotland dare to dream
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
07 Feb 2022, 10:27
Rugby shows vision to widen its congregation
Rugby returned to terrestrial TV in a boon to domestic rugby and with the Six Nations just days away, rugby is set to return to ce…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
31 Jan 2022, 6:55
Andy Farrell to perform high-wire balancing act with Ireland
The Ireland coach is entering the Six Nations with the wind in his sails after wins over England and New Zealand in the last 12 mo…
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Garry Doyle
28 Jan 2022, 6:53
Is George Ford primed as a starter or support act?
The 77-cap England fly-half is to be parachuted back into the England squad in the wake of Owen Farrell's injury with a point to p…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
24 Jan 2022, 9:41
Opportunity knocks for England's shining stars
This week will be make or break for rugby stars up and down the country with squads being named for the Six Nations and a few play…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
17 Jan 2022, 10:41
Wasp bite downs mighty Tigers
A resurgent Wasps upset the form-book and down unbeaten Tigers as the countdown for the Six Nations continues apace
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
10 Jan 2022, 12:03
Smith and Fish serve up a festive feast of rugby
Harlequins and Cardiff served up a festive delight while Leicester continued their unbeaten run as European rugby was ravaged by C…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
20 Dec 2021, 8:44
Earls of wisdom
Munster and Ireland wing is inspiring the next generation by talking openly about his struggles with bipolar disorder
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Garry Doyle
14 Dec 2021, 11:31
Dupont is surging towards greatness
Antoine Dupont bewitches the rugby world, Munster marvel agains Wasps and Edinburgh down the mighty Saracens
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
13 Dec 2021, 9:23
Tigers continue to bare their teeth
Leicester Tigers continue to blaze a trail in the Premiership, while Munster and Cardiff scramble to prepare for Europe after Sout…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
06 Dec 2021, 9:55
Premiership heavyweights go toe-to-toe
Saracens come out on top in slugfest over Sale, the Samoans put on a sad show at Twickenham and the URC flies in to Covid chaos
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
29 Nov 2021, 7:07
England quicken the pulse but Eddie Jones will not rest on his laurels
The rugby world had its best day since crowds returned as France won hearts, England showed elan and Ireland finally kicked off th…
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
22 Nov 2021, 9:31
No more false dawns?
Ireland lifted the spirts of a nation at a rocking Aviva Stadium in Dublin but for the players, there will be no getting carried a…
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Garry Doyle
16 Nov 2021, 4:36
Scotland the braves
The first full round of inter-Hemisphere tests since the 2019 World Cup kicked off with a bang.
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Garry Doyle   Jamie Lyall   Owain Jones
08 Nov 2021, 11:59
Can Farrell turn doubters into believers?
Andy Farrell has been Ireland head coach for nearly two years but still has his critics. Can the Autumn Series see an upturn in hi…
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Garry Doyle
03 Nov 2021, 10:02
Leicester Tigers show their muscle
Leicester Tigers underlined their notable renaissance, Worcester Warriors wilted under a Saints bombardment and Wales' omitted sta…
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Garry Doyle   Owain Jones
25 Oct 2021, 10:41
Tiger kings back on their throne
The domestic season is in full swing and Leicester Tigers are leading the way, while the South African franchises continue struggl…
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Garry Doyle
04 Oct 2021, 7:56
Willie Anderson: A life less ordinary
From facing the haka to an Argentinian jail and standing tall in The Troubles, Willie Anderson is an Irish rugby colossus.
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Garry Doyle
28 Sep 2021, 7:29
The unlikely lads pushing for a Lions Test start
Few people outside Ireland had heard of Tadhg Beirne or Jack Conan in 2017, now both players are in contention to start the first …
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Garry Doyle
19 Jul 2021, 13:42
Why is Conor Murray the new Lions captain?
The Munster and Ireland scrum-half has precious little captaincy experience but he will have to learn fast on the biggest stage
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Garry Doyle
28 Jun 2021, 10:53
Destiny's child
From tragedy and torment to trophies and tours, Andrew Porter's journey to the Lions.
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Garry Doyle
03 Jun 2021, 8:35
Rising to the challenge
After rebuilding a club that was at its lowest ebb in 2018, Dan McFarland is closer than ever to ending Ulster’s 15-year title d…
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Garry Doyle
29 Apr 2021, 8:08
Building the empire
From Liverpool to Lancaster, how Leinster have become a European rugby juggernaut.
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Garry Doyle
07 Apr 2021, 6:29
Time to breathe
Thumping England was a huge fillip for Andy Farrell and his Ireland reign. The next step is to win a trophy.
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Garry Doyle
24 Mar 2021, 9:07
CJ's last stand
From project player to talisman, back-row CJ Stander will be remembered as an Ireland great
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Garry Doyle
16 Mar 2021, 12:55
Looking for inspiration
Ireland have been on a downward spiral since beating the All Blacks in 2018
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Garry Doyle
15 Feb 2021, 11:46
Tortured souls
Andy Farrell's Ireland team seem to be trapped between heaven and hell
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Garry Doyle
08 Feb 2021, 12:06
Six Nations preview: Ireland
Ireland's task for this Six Nations is to show they can live with the might of England and France
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Garry Doyle
05 Feb 2021, 9:48
Living in exile
Eddie O’Sullivan is Ireland's second-most successful coach yet has been ostracised since 2008.
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Garry Doyle
03 Feb 2021, 12:50
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