Person: Andrew Mehrtens

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‘Ireland are a lot like Mayo have been the last few years’

It’s a long way from the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa to Tuam Stadium in the heartland of North Galway, especially if you go via The Twickenham Stoop, the Vélez Sarsfield in Buenos Aires, and a few laps of MacHale Park in Castlebar, but Gavin Duffy has played in them all, and in doing so, has rather silently compiled one the most compelling sporting CV’s of any Irish man or woman these last two decades.

In Brisbane, we may discover if Ireland have Johnny’s back

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Joey Carbery content to double-job

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Bleyendaal: United front saw us beat adversity

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Doug Howlett: Ireland better placed to conquer All Blacks in Dublin than in Chicago

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A tribute to Jonah Lomu: 1975-2015

Bernard Le Roux: I could tell Sexton was struggling

It’s good to talk. To really talk.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2015

‘Mature’ Cruden ready to fill Carter’s boots

There has been no shortage of photo ops for the few dozen fans lingering around the lobby of the All Blacks’ hotel in West Dublin this week but none left happy unless they came away with a snapshot or signature from Dan Carter.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2013

All-Blacks ready for showdown with new-look Springboks

GRAHAM HENRY expects his New Zealand side to face a much-changed South Africa one when the two countries meet in the Tri-Nations on Saturday.

Wed, 18 Aug, 2010

Blacks braced for French test

NEW ZEALAND rugby coach Graham Henry has made three changes from the team that beat England 19-6 for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2009

Carter continues to torment as All Blacks beat Wales

Wales 12 New Zealand 19

Sat, 07 Nov, 2009

Saracens hold off Saints in frantic finale

DESPITE the scandals that have rocked rugby this summer, the game’s popularity shows no sign of waning on the evidence of the past two weekends.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2009

Henry’s game plan backfires

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry has defended his side’s “attack from anywhere” plan following their 31-19 loss to South Africa in Saturday’s Tri-Nations match at Durban’s Absa Stadium.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2009

Toulon bid to tie up Carter

TOULON believe they have reached an agreement that will see Daniel Carter play six months for the Mediterranean club if they gain promotion.

Mon, 12 May, 2008

Wilkinson sets new Test scoring record

Jonny Wilkinson has broken Neil Jenkins’ world record of points scored in Test rugby in today’s RBS 6 Nations match against Scotland.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2008

Jonny kicks balls debate into touch

IF JONNY Wilkinson is feeling the pressure in the run-up to England’s World Cup semi-final against France then it has nothing to do with the inflation of the match balls.

Fri, 12 Oct, 2007

In the shadow of Dan

IT’S NOT just the GAA that has a problem with losing players to Aussie Rules. Seems almost sacrilegious to say so, but in the land of the long white cloud, where rugby is king and Australia the eternal enemy, the ‘other’ oval ball game has also made an impact, to such an extent that Nick Evans, starting out-half for the All-Blacks against Portugal in Lyon today, came within a bounce of a ball (metaphorically speaking) of crossing the divide.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2007

Mehrtens seeks South African citizenship

Former New Zealand fly-half Andrew Mehrtens has applied for South African citizenship to help Harlequins recruit an extra overseas player next season.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2006

In from the cold to the heat of battle

TWO weeks ago, with the All Blacks due to fly out for Cardiff the next morning, Nick Evans was resigned to spending the month back home on the Otago Peninsula engulfed in his other great sporting love, fishing.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2005

I will get better, says classy Carter

NEW ZEALAND outside-half Dan Carter has sent a stark warning to Wales and the three other home nations that he is not yet the finished article.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2005

Rugby league’s Broncos merge with Harlequins

OFFICIALS from the London Broncos rugby league outfit have hailed the club’s merger with rugby union’s Harlequins as the dawn of a bright new era for rugby league in the English capital.

Wed, 27 Jul, 2005

Henry was the catalyst for change

New Zealand view: Murray Kidd

Wed, 06 Jul, 2005

Mehrtens signs for Harlequins

New Zealand’s Andrew Mehrtens is heading to Britain after signing a two-year deal with Harlequins.

Fri, 17 Jun, 2005

Woodward admits to being ‘too soft’ in training

LIONS captain Brian O’Driscoll is relishing the chance to quickly atone for his side’s defeat to the New Zealand Maori against Wellington on Wednesday.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2005

Rokocoko misses out for All Blacks

Poor form has cost Joe Rokocoko his place in the All Blacks squad to face the British and Irish Lions.

Sun, 12 Jun, 2005

Henry has one eye on the future

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry had one eye on the future when he named the two teams for the All Blacks trial next month.

Tue, 24 May, 2005

Spencer confirms Northampton move

The worst kept secret in New Zealand rugby was finally laid to rest when Carlos Spencer confirmed his move to Northampton Saints.

Mon, 09 May, 2005

Gregan calls for regular aid match

Australia captain George Gregan wants to see the the Northern and Southern hemispheres play each other on a regular basis.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2005

Southern Hemisphere side triumph in charity game

Northern Hemisphere 19 Southern Hemisphere 54

Sat, 05 Mar, 2005

Woodward drops Lions hint

Clive Woodward today dropped a major hint as to who will captain the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand this summer by naming Brian O’Driscoll as skipper of the northern hemisphere side for the IRB Rugby Aid match at Twickenham.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2005

Unions agree on rugby aid team

THE International Rugby Board has reached agreement with the northern hemisphere unions over the formation of the North team to take part in the IRB rugby aid match, ‘Rebuilding After the Tsunami’.

Sat, 12 Feb, 2005

Not All Black and white

LAST Saturday, I had the privilege of attending the traditional end-of-tour meeting of the Barbarians and New Zealand in Twickenham.

Wed, 08 Dec, 2004

All Blacks inspired by impromptu history lesson

Wales beware. New Zealand’s passions are running high ahead of this evening’s clash at the Millennium Stadium.

Sat, 20 Nov, 2004

Marshall to play for baa baas

Justin Marshall is heading to Europe after all.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2004

Henry gambles on eight All Black newcomers

EIGHT newcomers have been named by the All Blacks coach Graham Henry in a bold selection policy for the upcoming European tour and a gruelling 2005 season.

Wed, 27 Oct, 2004

Wallabies beat New Zealand

Australia 23 New Zealand 18

Sat, 07 Aug, 2004

Henry explains Mehrtens decision

The decision not to include Andrew Mehrtens in his team to face England was not an easy one to make, according to New Zealand coach Graham Henry.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2004

New-look All Black side as Henry names ‘possibles’ pack

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry was true to his word yesterday when he named his team to face England in Dunedin on Saturday.

Wed, 09 Jun, 2004

All Blacks 'at 40%' to face England - Henry

New Zealand coach Graham Henry was true to his word today when he named his team to face England in Dunedin on Saturday.

Tue, 08 Jun, 2004

Mehrtens named in All Blacks squad

Andrew Mehrtens’ renaissance continued when he was named in the 26-man New Zealand squad to face England in two Tests.

Wed, 02 Jun, 2004

Bigger than Beckham - for now

He may not like it, but Jonny Wilkinson has catapulted himself into the sort of superstar category enjoyed by his new friend and advertising colleague David Beckham.

Sun, 14 Dec, 2003

Spencer missing but still in spotlight

Carlos Spencer was missing yesterday but he will be very much the centre of attention when New Zealand take on Australia in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2003

Playing a risk worth taking for Wilkinson

Jonny Wilkinson will square up to the big-hitting Samoans on Sunday in a potentially punishing World Cup clash that he had no intention of missing.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2003

All Blacks backs can light up Cup

Carlos Spencer reckons the All Blacks can light up what has been a cagey World Cup so far with the most exciting back line in the competition.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2003

Spencer plans to banish bad memory

New Zealand fly-half Carlos Spencer is out to exorcise the ghosts of his nightmare World Cup campaign in 1999 by leading the All Blacks to glory in Australia.

Tue, 07 Oct, 2003

Colleagues rally round Sheahan

DAVID WALLACE and Ronan O’Gara have thrown their weight behind Munster colleague Frankie Sheahan’s appeal against a doping conviction, to be heard in Dublin next Monday.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2003

Surprise starts in All Black squad for Blair, Flynn, Braid

New Zealand’s World Cup squad includes three surprises – full-back Ben Blair, uncapped hooker Corey Flynn and Auckland flanker Daniel Braid.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2003

All Blacks leave out top trio

New Zealand’s selectors have left Jonah Lomu and two other leading players - Christian Cullen and Andrew Mehrtens – out of their World Cup squad announced today.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2003

Kiwis must cope without Mehrtens, Lomu

The continuing misfortunes of Andrew Mehrtens and Jonah Lomu continue to dominate the build-up to New Zealand’s Tri-Nations clash with Australia on Saturday.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2003

Cullen’s move to Munster splits All Black rugby

CHRISTIAN CULLEN’S move to Munster has sparked a major split in New Zealand rugby, with ex-All Black skipper Taine Randell the latest to blast coach John Mitchell over his controversial comments on Cullen.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2003