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Champions Cup team news: Hanrahan returns for Munster as Bleyendaal ruled out; No Aki for Connacht

There are three changes to the team that defeated Ospreys.

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Leinster rise impressively to the occasion on Easter Sunday

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Toulouse’s slip only a minor blip ahead of Dublin mission

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‘Unstructured’ Toulouse perplexing Stuart Lancaster

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Hail aristocrats of Europe (and we don’t mean Toulouse)

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Tomane to make first European start against Toulouse

Leo Cullen fired up for clash of European blue bloods

Leo Cullen has warned that Leinster face a stiff challenge from a familiar foe when they travel to fellow European blue bloods Toulouse for the second round of the Heineken Champions Cup next weekend.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2018

Warren Gatland bench options so crucial

From day one of his tenure as the head coach of the 2017 British and Irish Lions, Warren Gatland has preached the importance of a power-packed set of replacements to come into the game and either close out a victory or reel in a deficit.

Wed, 21 Jun, 2017

Graham Henry hails ‘best in the world’ Conor Murray as Lions roar

Though Conor Murray left Christchurch yesterday with a dislocated finger, there was also the sense the Lions’ momentum has been restored with a significant victory. 

Mon, 12 Jun, 2017

Ireland v New Zealand - International match

Joe Schmidt: We’ve poked the All Black bear

Joe Schmidt believes Ireland’s sensational victory over the All Blacks has “poked the bear” ahead of their rematch with the world champions in Dublin on Saturday.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

All Blacks get over Ireland defeat by putting 10 tries past Italy

New Zealand put Italy to the sword as they ran in 10 tries at Rome's Stadio Olympico in a 68-10 victory.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

A Rugby World Cup 2015 Diary - Week 3

A compilation of some the latest gossip and news from inside RWC2015.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

All Blacks omit Israel Dagg and Cory Jane

Defending champions New Zealand have announced their 31-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, with Waisake Naholo included but Israel Dagg and Cory Jane among those to miss out.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

Joy for Williams as wife gives birth to another baby Black

Sonny Bill Williams missed All Blacks training to witness, from afar, the proudest moment of his life.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2014

’Challenge system’ worth a shot, says Hansen

England 21 New Zealand 24

Mon, 10 Nov, 2014

England fall to All Blacks

England missed the chance to deal New Zealand a psychological blow less than a year out from the World Cup as Stuart Lancaster’s side were beaten 24-21 at Twickenham.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Even against a raging Ireland, All Blacks find a way

The radio ads for Friday night’s production of Alone it Stands in Dublin, the play depicting the events surrounding Munster’s historic win over New Zealand in 1978, was marketed as the last ever staging of the show.

Mon, 25 Nov, 2013

Veteran hooker named in All Blacks team to face Ireland

Andrew Hore has been named to start against Ireland in what could possibly be his last All Blacks Test.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2013

Veteran Weepu dropped by All Blacks

New Zealand have selected uncapped scrum half TJ Perenara ahead of veteran Piri Weepu in their squad for the Investec Rugby Championship.

Sun, 04 Aug, 2013

Read to skipper All Blacks

Kieran Read will captain New Zealand for the first time when the All Blacks tackle Italy on Saturday.

Thu, 15 Nov, 2012

All Blacks name provisional squad for Irish Tests

New Zealand have announced a 35-player squad to attend two training camps ahead of the three-Test Series against Ireland in June.

Mon, 14 May, 2012