Organisation: New Zealand union

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Brian O'Driscoll warns against dangers of rule trials 'sanitising' rugby

Brian O'Driscoll has warned that rugby should not rush back to the field of play in the coming months if the game has to tinker too much with its DNA in the bid to satisfy new health and safety protocols.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

New Zealand minister backs Ireland’s bid to host Rugby World Cup

Ireland’s bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023 received a significant boost yesterday from the man who headed New Zealand’s hosting of the tournament.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2017

Tributes pour in following death of former All Black Whineray

Wilson Whineray, acclaimed by many as the All Blacks’ greatest ever captain, has died in Auckland after a battle with cancer. He was 77.

Mon, 22 Oct, 2012

How the world has changed since 1987

The first Rugby World Cup was also in New Zealand (and Australia) and our own Donal Lenihan was Ireland captain. We asked him to rummage through the attic for memories and mementoes from a bygone era. This is what he found.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2011