Person: Julian Savea

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Tyler Bleyendaal's refusal to throw in towel will stand to him now

Donal Lenihan runs the rule over the Heineken Cup semi-finalists

rugby

Felipe Contepomi understands why money talks

The drain of southern hemisphere stars to lucrative European contracts may be keeping the game’s administrators awake at night but Felipe Contepomi believes those taking the coin can sleep easy with their decisions.

rugby

Doug Howlett tried to bring Julian Savea to Munster

Doug Howlett has revealed his bid to sign All Blacks wing Julian Savea for Munster – if only to stop “The Bus” breaking his record as New Zealand’s all-time leading try scorer.

rugby

Dream Barbarians debuts for Ireland four for Tonga clash in Thomond

Lions need to grasp the fact they’re on brink of something exceptional

A chance of rugby immortality awaits at Eden Park tomorrow morning

All Blacks bank on younger Barrett brother

Jordie Barrett will make his first New Zealand start in Saturday’s Test series decider against the British and Irish Lions.

Thu, 06 Jul, 2017

Beauden Barrett's brother Jordie to start for All Blacks in Lions decider

Jordie Barrett will make his first New Zealand start in Saturday's Test series decider against the British and Irish Lions.

Wed, 05 Jul, 2017

Munster hero Jason Holland sharpening the teeth of the Hurricanes

As attack and backs coach at Super Rugby’s reigning champions the Hurricanes, Jason Holland has some pretty special talent at his disposal and as the former Munster hero sees it, there is no better place to be as he continues to cut his coaching teeth.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2017

Five talking points ahead of Hurricanes v British and Irish Lions

The British and Irish Lions play the final midweek game of their New Zealand tour on Tuesday when they face reigning Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes in Wellington.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2017

Steve Hansen expects more abrasive Lions

The All Blacks will prepare for a greater confrontation at the breakdown, as a desperate British and Irish Lions look to level their test series, in the second match in Wellington, coach Steve Hansen has said.

Mon, 26 Jun, 2017

Hurricanes aiming to blow away wounded tourists

Tomorrow’s British & Irish Lions team selected to face the Hurricanes have been reminded there are still Test places to play for.

Mon, 26 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

Lions series a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ for All Blacks stars

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has described the British and Irish Lions test series as a “once-in-a- lifetime opportunity” for his players.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2017

Kieran Read to lead All Blacks who also hand Rieko Ioane a first Test start against Lions

Kieran Read has recovered from injury and will captain New Zealand in Saturday's first Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Wed, 21 Jun, 2017

Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn International

Ireland v New Zealand: Player ratings

Here's how we rated the players at tonight's clash at the Aviva.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Ireland v New Zealand - International match

Are Ireland ready to raise the bar again?

With Sam Whitelock, and especially Brodie Retallick back in black, the challenge facing Joe Schmidt and Ireland has to be tougher than when they made history in Chicago, writes Donal Lenihan.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

The biggest disaster for Irish rugby in the pro era? If Schmidt hadn’t signed that contract

The gaffer around here started asking me a question Wednesday, and I cut him off mid-sentence. This is the rest of the answer. Yes. It does, it wrecks my head I never got to work under, to work with, Joe Schmidt. That I didn’t get 10 years at the top of my game under him, writes Ronan O’Gara

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

Jordi Murphy celebrates scoring their first try 5/11/2016

Ireland V New Zealand - the moments that mattered

7th minute: Power play

Mon, 07 Nov, 2016

Here is how Ireland made history to beat the All Blacks

That was for Axel.

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

Ireland face daunting task of stemming tidal wave of New Zealand attack

Donal Lenihan looks at three key areas where Ireland must excel just to compete against New Zealand at Soldier Field tonight.

Sat, 05 Nov, 2016

New Zealand crush defending champions Australia in Rugby Championship

Israel Dagg scored two first-half tries as New Zealand made it back-to-back wins over defending champions Australia in the Rugby Championship.

Sat, 27 Aug, 2016

All Blacks draw first blood in Bledisloe Cup

The final score was embarrassing for the Wallabies.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

Dan Carter’s moment in the real deal

The great and the good of this wonderful game will gather in London this weekend for a gala event that will bring down the curtain on a wonderful six weeks of intrigue and excitement that has showcased its finest exponents at the peak of their powers.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Cheika accidentally reveals Wallabies' game-plan for Rugby World Cup final

Australia have blundered on the eve of the World Cup final by accidentally revealing elements of their game-plan for dethroning New Zealand.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

Could Mario Ledesma destroy his native country’s dreams?

When New Zealand and South Africa clash, all bets are off.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

Peter Jackson: Les Cusworth helps transform Pumas into smart cats

As a balding England fly-half who flitted on and off the Test stage during the Eighties, Les Cusworth once dropped a goal that left Ireland clutching a wooden spoon.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

#RWC15 Diary: Owens on the way up as Ireland drop to sixth

All the latest shaking and moving from #RWC15

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Mischievous All Black boss Hansen takes aim at French

What was Steve Hansen thinking?

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

#RWC2015 Diary: Disciplined Ireland avoid paying penalty

DISCIPLINED IRELAND

Thu, 15 Oct, 2015

WATCH: All Blacks win but Georgia expose chinks in armour

New Zealand 43 Georgia 10: New Zealand moved into the World Cup quarter-finals by predictably beating Georgia in bonus-point fashion – but it was a performance laced with errors.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2015

A Rugby World Cup 2015 Diary - Week 3

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

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

5 backs to keep an eye on at the RWC

Steve Neville looks at five backs who could have a breakthrough tournament in England at the World Cup.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

The bluffer's guide to the Rugby World Cup

Don’t be left out of conversations in the pub. Steve Neville has the lowdown on absolutely everything you need to know for the Rugby World Cup.

Mon, 07 Sep, 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

Ulster break the bank to land free-scoring All Black Charles Piutau

Ulster have broken into their bank vault to sign All Blacks scoring machine Charles Piutau with a reputed £1million-plus two-year deal.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015

Sexton on shortlist for IRB Player of Year

Johnny Sexton’s nomination for the IRB World Rugby Player of the Year Award gives him a chance of becoming the first Irishman since inaugural winner Keith Wood to take the prestigious honour.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

Sexton nominated for World Player of the Year award

Ireland fly-half Jonathan Sexton has been nominated for the 2014 International Rugby Board World Player of the Year award.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2014

All Blacks score 12 tries in USA demolition

Sonny Bill Williams scored twice on his All Blacks return as New Zealand thrashed the United States 74-6 at Soldier Field, Chicago.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2014

All Blacks score last-minute winner against Australia

Australia 28 New Zealand 29

Sat, 18 Oct, 2014

Springboks end New Zealand's 22-match unbeaten run

Patrick Lambie’s late long-range penalty consigned New Zealand to just their second defeat in 38 Test matches as South Africa edged to a 27-25 Rugby Championship victory at Ellis Park.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014

All Blacks clinch Championship with victory over Pumas

New Zealand clinched the 2014 Rugby Championship with a bonus-point 34-13 win over Argentina in La Plata last night.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2014

South Africa push hard but All Blacks remain unbeaten

New Zealand 14 South Africa 10

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

New Zealand trounce Argentina

Beauden Barrett inspired New Zealand to a thumping 28-9 win over Argentina in the Rugby Championship at McLean Park, Napier.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

All Blacks crush England in final game

England imploded at the Waikato Stadium to conclude their series against New Zealand with an error-ridden 36-13 defeat as the All Blacks amassed a record-equalling 17th successive victory.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2014

Ireland's Garry Ringrose nominated for top junior rugby award

A top international coach has endorsed the nomination of Ireland’s Garry Ringrose for player of the tournament in the IRB Junior World Cup.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2014

Lancaster to focus on backline after All Black mauling

New Zealand 28 England 27

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014

All Blacks edge England battle

New Zealand 28 England 27

Sat, 14 Jun, 2014

Read and Savea out for All Blacks

Jerome Kaino will replace Kieran Read in New Zealand’s team to face England in the first Test at Auckland’s Eden Park on Saturday.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2014

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