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Hansen talks up ‘tenacious’ Ireland in show of mutual respect

Ireland’s tenacity versus New Zealand’s ruthlessness.

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Three Barrett brothers make All Blacks history

Beauden, Jordie, and Scott Barrett will become the first trio of brothers to start a Test together for the All Blacks when they line up in the series-opener against France at Auckland’s Eden Park on Saturday.

Is GAA discipline ready for a quickfire championship?

Wales v New Zealand - Autumn International - Principality Stadium

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Wales depleted for battle with South Africa

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Wales suffer 30th successive defeat against New Zealand

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Victory sees All Blacks become first international team to reach 2,000 Test tries

Sean O’Brien cranks up the verbals ahead of decider

Sean O’Brien was happy to admit he was responsible for some of the “verbals” that brought a keen and, he believes, necessary edge to the British & Irish Lions’ final major training session of the 2017 tour.

Sat, 08 Jul, 2017

Johnny Sexton proving doubters wrong

Whether it is opponents declaring their intention to exploit his supposed weaknesses or critics doubting he can last the tour, Johnny Sexton has enjoyed proving them wrong on this Lions tour.

Fri, 07 Jul, 2017

Three talking points from team selections for third Lions Test

We analyse the big calls which could define the series-deciding Test between the Lions and All Blacks...

Thu, 06 Jul, 2017

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

‘Outstanding’ O’Brien cleared for final Test

Lions coach Graham Rowntree hailed flanker Sean O’Brien as outstanding last night after the Leinster and Ireland openside was cleared of dangerous play in the second Test.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2017

The Match in 60 seconds: Here's how the Lions levelled the series with the All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams was sent off as the British and Irish Lions claimed a thrilling Test series-levelling 24-21 victory over world champions New Zealand at Westpac Stadium.

Sat, 01 Jul, 2017

New Zealand centre wants to expose Sexton-Farrell combination

All Blacks centre Anton Lienert-Brown has revealed his side will look to capitalise on the absence of Ben Te’o from the Lions midfield as they seek to expose the perceived defensive frailties of twin playmakers Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell.

Fri, 30 Jun, 2017

Hansen: All Blacks’ job not done yet

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has warned “the job is far from done” ahead of Saturday’s second Test against the Lions.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2017

Three talking points from the team selections for the second Lions v New Zealand Test

We dissect the three big decisions made ahead of the second Test.

Thu, 29 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

Highlanders bring the pain to thwart wounded Lions

HIGHLANDERS 23 - LIONS 22: The British & Irish Lions might have hoped to have left Dunedin’s “House of Pain” behind them when the Otago Rugby Union shut the gates on their old stadium at Carisbrook. 

Wed, 14 Jun, 2017

Five things we learned from the Lions defeat to the Highlanders

The British and Irish Lions slipped up for the second time in four matches in New Zealand, with the Highlanders stealing a 23-22 win in Dunedin.

Tue, 13 Jun, 2017

Warren Gatland: We shot ourselves in the foot

Warren Gatland believes his British and Irish Lions shot themselves in the foot as they lost 23-22 to the Highlanders under the roof at the Forsyth Barr Stadium today.

Tue, 13 Jun, 2017

Match in 60 seconds: How the Lions lost again on their tour of New Zealand

The key moment, talking point and key man from the Lions fourth game in New Zealand.

Tue, 13 Jun, 2017

British & Irish Lions Maori Welcome in Waitangi

CJ Stander among five Irish players to start for Lions against Highlanders

The British and Irish Lions will welcome back tour captain Sam Warburton from injury on Tuesday when they take on the Highlanders in Dunedin.

Sun, 11 Jun, 2017

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

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

Conor Murray celebrates scoring their third try 5/11/2016

How history was made as Ireland beat New Zealand

New Zealand 29 Ireland 40

Mon, 07 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

All Blacks draw first blood in Bledisloe Cup

The final score was embarrassing for the Wallabies.

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

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

Sam Cane is willing and able for All Black captaincy

World Cups can be yawn-inducing events for players who have so much time to kill between their daily duties and Steve Hansen’s All Blacks could do worse than spend an afternoon staring at the walls of their Lensbury Park Hotel.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2015

Steve Hansen doesn’t shirk the tough calls

If you’re an All Black waiting to hear if you’ve made the World Cup squad, the one name you don’t want to see on your mobile phone is Steve Hansen’s.

Wed, 16 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

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