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No-one could know it at the time but Ireland's relationship with the All Blacks changed irrevocably in November of 2013.
Tue, 15 Oct, 2019
Kieran Read precariously sat upon his team-mates’ shoulders holding the Super Rugby trophy aloft on Saturday, satisfied he had ended his career with the Canterbury Crusaders with one final title.
Sun, 07 Jul, 2019
It’s impossible to get used to -2 degrees in July. Irrespective of how many years a Paddy spends in Christchurch, heading out with a couple of Crusader coaches to a Japanese restaurant dressed like a lagging jacket always seems odd.
Fri, 05 Jul, 2019
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen named four uncapped players in an extended 39-man squad for the Rugby Championship as he looks to finalise his World Cup selections over the next six weeks.
Wed, 03 Jul, 2019
Dan Leavy has been ruled out of Ireland's November test against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow.
Fri, 16 Nov, 2018
It mightn’t be the Six Nations but in a World Cup year, the autumn series of Tests is what GAA fans feel at the start of the national leagues every spring, writes Ronan O'Gara
Fri, 09 Nov, 2018
Leinster may be the best side in Europe over the course of the season, but the notion that they are invincible ignores those human traits — thoroughbreds or not, says Ronan O’Gara.
Fri, 26 Oct, 2018
France have named inexperienced half-back duo Anthony Belleau and Antoine Dupont in the starting XV to face New Zealand tomorrow.
Fri, 10 Nov, 2017
New Zealand trounced Argentina as they retained the Rugby Championship with two games to spare.
Sun, 01 Oct, 2017
Joe Schmidt isn’t the only one looking forward to seeing his charges face the best side in the world twice over the next few weeks.
Wed, 02 Nov, 2016
There was relief all round for Michael Cheika and his Wallabies after they secured their first win in seven test matches with a sometimes nervous win over S Africa in Brisbane on Saturday.
Mon, 12 Sep, 2016
Crusaders 7 England 38
Tue, 17 Jun, 2014
Kieran Read has been ruled out of the series opener at Eden Park against England on Saturday.
Tue, 03 Jun, 2014
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
New Zealand 24 France 9
Sat, 22 Jun, 2013
At a time of year when things should be slowing down, last week proved one of the busiest for those charged with the responsibility of running the game in Munster.
Wed, 09 May, 2012
JUST in case New Zealand were lacking a bit of inspiration ahead of their World Cup semi-final meeting with Australia, Quade Cooper provided it.
Thu, 13 Oct, 2011
New Zealand have played down fears over the fitness of captain Richie McCaw after Crusaders flanker Matt Todd appeared at training today.
Wed, 12 Oct, 2011
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