Connacht’s first All Black, Mils Muliaina, makes his debut for the province tonight when Connacht host Zebre at the Galway Sportsground (7.35pm).

Mils Muliaina, who has 100 New Zealand caps, will make his Connacht debut in the Showgrounds tomorrow night, in the province’s PRO12 clash with Zebre.

Connacht 16 Newport 11

Anthony Foley has challenged his Munster players to leapfrog their Leinster rivals into Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad by winning trophies for their province.

Imports like Mils Muliaina and Bundee Aki can leave a lasting legacy at a club. It’s not just what you learn on the Saturday, it’s as much about what you’re picking up from Monday to Friday.

Munster head coach Rob Penney has questioned whether Connacht’s signing of Mils Muliaina is in the best interests of Irish rugby.

Connacht’s biggest signing of former All Black Mils Muliaina is one step — albeit a big one — in Connacht’s development, insists coach Pat Lam.

Connacht’s first All Black signing, Mils Muliaina, has been part of Pat Lam’s future plans for two years.

Mils Muliaina has become the become Connacht Rugby's first ever All Black after signing a one-year contract today.

In a major overseas signing, Connacht Rugby secured the first ever All Black to play with the province.

Leinster full-back Rob Kearney does not believe Ireland will lack motivation as they take on New Zealand despite coming to the end of a 51-week season.

A STONY-FACED Graham Henry drew a line under reports All Blacks had been drinking in the build-up to yesterday’s World Cup quarter-final, saying he had “dealt with it”.

GRAHAM HENRY will take charge of his 100th All Blacks Test match when New Zealand conclude their World Cup Pool A campaign against Canada in Wellington tomorrow (3.30am Irish time).

New Zealand head coach Graham Henry insisted he was not prepared to gamble on the fitness of captain Richie McCaw and full-back Mils Muliaina for the World Cup Pool A clash with Japan in Hamilton.

THIS evening’s Ireland versus New Zealand match represents an occasion laden with milestones.

ALL BLACK full back Mils Muliaina is considering a move to the Northern hemisphere and has turned to Munster’s Doug Howlett for advice.

NEW ZEALAND head coach Graham Henry insists defence is a natural part of New Zealand’s strengths after Saturday’s facile 22-3 victory over Ireland, but Henry was still somewhat frustrated following the win.

New Zealand full-back Mils Muliaina is a doubt for Saturday’s first Test against England after straining a hamstring in training.

NEW ZEALAND will monitor Dan Carter’s fitness closely after selecting him for Saturday’s World Cup clash with France in Cardiff.

There were few surprises in the New Zealand squad named to face Australia in Christchurch on Saturday.

Gavin Henson finds himself in a familiar position as the centre of attention today, but for all the wrong reasons.

Michael Owen has challenged his Lions midweek team-mates to “keep the pressure on” and shrug off their Test disappointment.

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

NEW Zealand coach John Mitchell received some good news about his locking stocks, as Chris Jack moved closer to full fitness.