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'Abysmal' and 'embarrassing': New Zealand press assess Ireland's performance

Ireland’s standing as a rugby nation has taken a tumble after the ignominious quarter-final exit at the hands of the All Blacks, with the New Zealand press declaring Joe Schmidt’s side “abysmal” and “embarrassing”.

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'Playing much rugby eludes them': New Zealand press on Ireland

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#RWC2019 Newsletter: Can Ireland write their own historic dramatic twist?

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'Ireland will need something special' - New Zealand press reacts to Ireland quarter-final

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IRFU vows to protect players amid World League fears

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Joe Schmidt: 'Never say never' on possible coaching return

Joe Schmidt turned down All Blacks' approach last year

The Irish boss rejected an offer to join Steve Hansen's backroom staff.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2018

'All Blacks bombshell': Joe Schmidt's 'shock announcement' makes big news in New Zealand

Joe Schmidt's departure as Ireland head coach after the 2019 Rugby World Cup has also made big news in New Zealand.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2018

Ronan O'Gara lined up for sensational Crusaders move

New Zealand’s Canterbury Crusaders are targeting Ronan O’Gara for a sensational move to Super Rugby next season.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2017

Ronan O’Gara lined up for sensational Crusaders move

New Zealand’s Canterbury Crusaders are targeting Ronan O’Gara for a sensational move to Super Rugby next season.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen hits out at Gatland saying 'If you hate coaching, don't do it'

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has resumed verbal hostilities with Warren Gatland by questioning why his fellow Kiwi would "hate" coaching the British and Irish Lions.

Wed, 25 Oct, 2017

Ian Ritchie defends reduction in number of Lions games

Outgoing Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie has defended the reduction in the number of matches on future British and Irish Lions tours.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2017

Angst in Auckland where Lions romance is far from dead

The crowds lined the streets of Auckland on Thursday to welcome their heroes back to the big city with a grand parade, tens of thousands of them braving the rain to salute the champions.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

Warren Gatland: Media coverage doesn’t reflect reality

The Lions have outscored the All Blacks by four tries to three in two pulsating Test matches and as the series decider with the world champions looms, head coach Warren Gatland believes his players may just be earning the respect of New Zealand’s famously one-eyed rugby population.

Fri, 07 Jul, 2017

The Lions have drawn with the Hurricanes in Wellington

The British and Irish Lions have drawn 31-31 with the Hurricanes in Wellington,writes Simon Lewis.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2017

Lions boss Warren Gatland caricatured by New Zealand newspaper again

New Zealand assistant coach Ian Foster says he would not like to be a victim of the newspaper clown treatment given to British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland.

Tue, 27 Jun, 2017

Lions could get replenishments to support Test 23

The British and Irish Lions are preparing to receive an influx of reinforcements ahead of the business end of their New Zealand tour amid accusations from the home media that there are already splits in their squad.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2017

Kieran Read draws inspiration from Jonah Lomu

A rampaging, awe-inspiring influence on the field, the late Jonah Lomu will fuel New Zealand fires once more when Kieran Read leads the All Blacks on their revenge mission against Ireland in Dublin this evening.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Robbie Henshaw celebrates scoring their fifth try with teammates 5/11/2016

Graham Henry: ‘Give praise where it’s due to Ireland’

Former All Blacks head coach Graham Henry believes the lessons learned by Joe Schmidt in defeat three years ago proved crucial in Ireland’s victory over the All Blacks on Saturday night.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2016

Today’s youth set to rewire sporting rules

As previously advised, I contacted Chuck Klosterman last week — author of What If We’re Wrong: Thinking about the Present as if it were the Past. In this new book, Klosterman conducts some interesting thought-experiments about art and culture and society — and sport, and one side-effect of reading it is to be brought up short about the relatively recent development of sport.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2016

The All Blacks have said there was a listening device in one of their meeting rooms

It comes ahead of their first Bledisloe Cup game with Australia today.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

Irish Examiner’s Jonah Lomu tribute shows we need a new flag says New Zealand prime minister

The prime minister of New Zealand has said the Irish Examiner’s tribute to Jonah Lomu shows the country needs a new flag.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2015

‘Irish Examiner’ tribute to Jonah Lomu strikes a chord around the world

What began as a concept to mark the passing of a rugby legend has become an iconic image shared by hundreds of thousands of people across the world.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2015

Richie McCaw looks set to announce retirement

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is expected to announce his retirement this week, according to New Zealand media reports, a move that would confirm one of the worst-kept secrets in rugby.

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

‘Phenomenal’ Rugby World Cup achievement praised by New Zealand press

New Zealand media toasted the All Blacks’ victory over Australia in Saturday’s final, hailing the achievements of a “phenomenal” team many are calling the best of all time.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Saracastic New Zealand Herald reply to English gripes about the All Blacks

The New Zealand Herald have returned fire at journalist Simon Barnes and the England rugby team.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2015

'Front row carried spare tyres' - international reaction to Ireland's defeat by Argentina

The Ireland v Argentina match reports from a neutral international perspective highlight just how big a win this was for Argentina.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

AC/DC drummer under arrest again

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd was behind bars yesterday after being arrested in New Zealand, just days after he was sentenced to home detention for threatening to kill a man who used to work for him.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2015

Former Connacht rugby star Muliaina charged with sexual assault in Wales

South Wales Police have confirmed that former Connacht and All Black full-back Mils Muliaina has been formally charged with sexual assault.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2015

Connacht's Muliaina had 'no idea' he was going to be arrested

Mils Muliaina said he had "no idea" he was about to be arrested after his match on Friday.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2015

'The Hobbit’ director donates jet to search for missing plane

Peter Jackson has lent his private jet to the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2014

Naked Payne has pants pilfered from NZ hotel room

One Direction star Liam Payne has called for his underpants thief to be arrested.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Woman 'sleep-drives for 200 miles'

A motorist claims that she drove for 200 miles and sent text messages while asleep.

Thu, 15 Aug, 2013

Friends hold tribute to shark attack film-maker in New Zealand

Around 150 friends and family of an award-winning director wrote messages in the sand and stepped into the water in an emotional service and tribute at the New Zealand beach where he was killed by a huge shark.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013

Police shoot at 4.2m shark that killed swimmer

A shark possibly 4.2m long killed a swimmer near a popular New Zealand beach, then disappeared after police attempting to save the man fired gunshots at the enormous predator.

Thu, 28 Feb, 2013

Swimmer killed by 'huge' shark in New Zealand

A shark said to have been up to 14ft long killed a swimmer near a popular New Zealand beach today, then disappeared after police attempting to save the man fired at the predator.

Wed, 27 Feb, 2013

Super Rugby is not imminent threat, says ERC chief McGrath

European rugby chiefs are confident there will be no southern hemisphere interference to threaten the future of the Heineken Cup.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2012

Resolute Ryan refuses to panic

If yesterday’s press briefing was anything to go by then the Kiwi public have already lost interest in the Irish challenge on what is fast becoming a tour from hell.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2012

Penney in for long haul at Munster

Incoming Munster head coach Rob Penney has already spoken of his wish to stay beyond his initial two-year deal.

Fri, 04 May, 2012

Megaupload boss insists he’s innocent

Megaupload’s detained founder denied wrongdoing after US authorities shut down his file-sharing website, as new details emerged of a rock-star life featuring “fast cars” and “hot girls”.

Tue, 24 Jan, 2012

Grounded cargo ship breaks up on NZ reef

A CARGO ship grounded off the New Zealand coast since October has split in two, spilling containers and debris and sparking fears of a fresh oil leak.

Mon, 09 Jan, 2012

Cargo ship breaks in two on New Zealand reef

A cargo ship grounded off the New Zealand coast since October has split in two, spilling containers and debris and sparking fears of a fresh oil leak.

Sun, 08 Jan, 2012

Immortality at last for All Blacks

WITH a perfect sense of timing, today is a bank holiday in New Zealand.

Mon, 24 Oct, 2011

New Zealand court charges oil-spill captain

The captain of a cargo ship that has spilled hundreds of tons of oil since striking a reef off the New Zealand coast has appeared in court to face criminal charges.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2011

Now the Money World Cup has kicked off

INCENDIARY tweets, guerrilla gum shields and mean-spirited old farts – kind of makes you yearn for the innocent pleasures of dwarf throwing and bungee jumping doesn’t it?

Sat, 08 Oct, 2011

Why Kiwis are in seven heaven

WE love a good flanker down here.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2011

Teenager found dead after posting on Facebook she had a stalker

A TEENAGE girl has been found dead three days after telling friends on Facebook she had a stalker.

Tue, 10 May, 2011

Snedden: Touring fans to thank for RWC

IN these parts, the British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand in 2005 is not remembered in the fondest of terms. A ‘blackwash’ by the home side, recriminations in the touring party and ‘that’ spear tackle are the abiding recollections of a miserable Test series on the fields of Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.

Wed, 04 May, 2011

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Sat, 30 Apr, 2011

Fitzpatrick joins Kiwi row

ALL BLACK legend Sean Fitzpatrick has defended the Irish provinces’ right to sign Kiwi talent in the face of stinging criticism from New Zealand rugby’s top official, but has questioned whether such a policy is in the best interests of the game here.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2011