The Irish Times

Richie Mo’unga one of seven changes for New Zealand’s clash with France

Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 18:25

Dublin’s Jonny Cooper has no issue accepting his share of the guillotine for poor year

‘It does come back, deservedly so, to people that are leading the line’

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00

Foster and New Zealand unconcerned by Welsh hard luck stories

All Blacks coach still expecting a stiff test from reigning Six Nations champions

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 21:15

New Zealand coach expects the Eagles to be lifted by home crowd

Foster says the death of Maori All Blacks back Sean Wainui, who died age 25 in a car crash on Monday, has affected the players

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 14:54

All Blacks rout Australia again to complete 3-0 whitewash

Wallabies kept scoreless for 50 minutes despite Jordie Barrett’s red card in Perth

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 12:18

Rugby World Cup 2019: Gerry Thornley’s team of the tournament

Players from six countries are represented, with five of the XV from South Africa

Mon Nov 04 2019 - 13:29

Steve Hansen: ‘Ireland’s experience was not to win’

New Zealand coach pays tribute to Rory Best and Joe Schmidt after World Cup win

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 15:17

New Zealand 46 Ireland 14: All Blacks player ratings

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over the world champions as they rout Joe Schmidt’s side

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 14:04

Rugby World Cup: Ireland look to defy logic against the All Blacks

World champions are potent but Schmidt’s side are primed for a one-off performance

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 18:00

Rugby World Cup quarter-final: Ireland v New Zealand - All Blacks player profiles

Patrick Madden looks at the side Steve Hansen has picked to face up against Ireland

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 06:00

Rugby World Cup: Hansen confident All Blacks bench can press home their advantage

New Zealand coach explains his selection for quarter-final against Ireland

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 21:53

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 16:30

Jordie Barrett to play outhalf, Retallick returns for NZ

The All Blacks play against Namibia in their Pool B clash in Tokyo on Sunday

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 10:34

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks recast their game to devastating effect

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 06:00

New Zealand hit the ground running with win over South Africa

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 13:43

All Blacks primed for Rugby World Cup clash of the titans

No team has rattled the All Blacks’ cage throughout the years quite like the Springboks

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 13:34

Back in Black: New Zealand’s 36-0 win leaves Wallabies thunderstruck

All Blacks were on a highway to hell, but their World Cup outlook is now a whole lotta rosy

Tue Aug 20 2019 - 07:00

Hope springs eternal as Australia take on New Zealand

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 16:20

Hansen backs ‘three best’ loose forwards to fire for All Blacks

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 20:17

Sonny Bill Williams quotes Malcolm X as he hits out at critics

All Blacks centre turns 34 on Saturday but has been retained in Hansen’s RWC squad

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 15:39

Laumape hoping to seize All Blacks chance against Argentina

26-year-old looking to secure a place in crowded New Zealand midfield in Japan

Fri Jul 19 2019 - 16:25

James Lowe admits to mixed feeling following Ireland's win

‘It was an awesome performance and something Ireland should be proud of’

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 21:09

Another Schmidt coup as Ireland savour historic success

Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 06:00

All Blacks fear factor remains for Ireland coach Schmidt

‘The All Blacks can put the most points on you in the shortest space of time’

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 06:00

Sonny Bill Williams returns as All Blacks make seven changes

Uncapped prop Ta’avao on bench as Sam Whitelock captains side to face the Pumas

Thu Sept 27 2018 - 12:20

Rugby Championship: team news and everything you need to know

New Zealand v Argentina and Australia v South Africa both underway on Saturday

Thu Sept 06 2018 - 10:09

All Blacks snuff out Welsh resistance in Cardiff

Wales’ long wait for a victory over New Zealand continues

Sat Nov 25 2017 - 19:34

All Blacks survive Argentina scare to make it three from three

Los Pumas lead 22-15 in second half but New Zealand turn the screw at Yarrow Stadium

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 11:18

Lions draw series after gritty performance in final All Blacks Test

Steve Hansen’s side will walk away with more regrets after thrilling finale at Eden Park

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 22:00

Gerry Thornley: Lions, not All Blacks, were denied final shot at glory

Officials missed the fact that Kieran Read was three yards in front of the ball at restart

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 15:17

New Zealand 15 Lions 15: All Blacks player ratings

Aaron Smith remains the best scrumhalf in world rugby while Retallick and Whitelock immense

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 12:36

Lions carve out their own piece of history with drawn series

Warren Gatland’s side weather ferocious All Blacks storm to earn a 15-15 draw in Auckland

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 11:33

‘Biggest game ever’ for Lions as immortality beckons

New Zealand media’s treatment of Warren Gatland is disgraceful, says coach’s assistant

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 22:00

Here’s Johnny: Sexton confounds his doubters again

People were saying he couldn’t survive a Lions tour. He is delighted to prove that he can

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 22:00