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Hansen insists faith in youth was no gamble after All Blacks sweep aside Ireland

Steve Hansen insists quality and not quantity is the vital factor when it comes to experience after seeing New Zealand’s young guns blast Ireland out of the World Cup.

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Ireland suffer another quarter-final exit at hands of dominant All Blacks

Ireland will have to wait another four years for a crack at a first World Cup semi-final appearance after Joe Schmidt’s tenure as head coach came to an end with a comprehensive defeat to the world champions on Saturday.

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Sparring over as big guns brace for battle

There are three changes from the starting line-up Joe Schmidt sent out against Samoa last Saturday for Ireland’s final Pool A game in Fukuoka.

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Read brings down Crusaders curtain in style as O’Gara bids farewell

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Hansen names four new caps in All Blacks squad

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Dan Leavy ruled out of Ireland's test match against New Zealand

New Zealand put on a masterclass to destroy France

New Zealand put on a second-half masterclass as they came from behind to hammer France 52-11 at Eden Park.

Sat, 09 Jun, 2018

Moment of magic saves All Blacks blushes in Scotland

A moment of New Zealand magic denied Scotland a famous victory in a pulsating contest at BT Murrayfield.

Sat, 18 Nov, 2017

South Africa, Ireland's first Test opponents in November, suffer 57-point loss to All Blacks

New Zealand power on.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

Steve Hansen backs Aaron Smith despite latest allegations

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has backed half-back Aaron Smith to play well in tomorrow’s Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies despite the latest allegations about his airport “toilet tryst” scandal.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2017

Gatland vents frustration over Lions’ mindset and weakness in contact area

New Zealand 30

Mon, 26 Jun, 2017

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen takes a swipe after Lions are silenced in Auckland

Steve Hansen took a swipe at the British and Irish Lions' bid to become the world's best forward pack after the All Blacks' muscular first Test victory.

Sat, 24 Jun, 2017

Lions captain Peter O'Mahony: 'We've got to be more clinical'

The British and Irish Lions were left to rue poor finishing after world champions New Zealand won a thrilling first Test 30-15 in Auckland.

Sat, 24 Jun, 2017

Commanding win for New Zealand as they take first Test over the Lions

All Blacks 30, Lions 15: Simon Lewis talks through the moments that mattered as the All Blacks see off the Lions, writes Simon Lewis.

Sat, 24 Jun, 2017

Half-back gold on show at Eden Park

With little preparation time, the opening test of a Lions series can often be decided by poor selection.

Fri, 23 Jun, 2017

All Blacks thrash South Africa scoring nine tries

New Zealand overcame the absence of suspended half-back Aaron Smith to seal a clean sweep in the Rugby Championship with a nine-try, 57-15 victory over South Africa in Durban.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

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

Baby Blacks chalk up fourth straight title

IF we thought New Zealand were an intimidating prospect before, imagine them after four success U20 world titles.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2011