The Irish Times

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

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

Joe Schmidt at the Aviva Stadium: The pleasure, the privilege was ours

Today marks the end of an era with the Kiwi's last home game in charge of Ireland

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 07:10

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 14:34

Crusaders edge Hurricanes to set up Jaguares final in Super Rugby

Richie Mo’unga again influential as double defending champions win New Zealand derby

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 17:13

Crotty and Coles reflect All Blacks’ respect for Ireland

Players were on losing side in Chicago and don’t want to experience that feeling again

Tue Nov 13 2018 - 06:00

Steve Hansen sees opportunities for All Blacks after tough year

Coach will use autumn games to blood some new players as World Cup cycle gears up

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 16:34

Injury worries for the All Blacks ahead of Samoa warm-up

Dane Coles a major concern for Lions Test series after struggling with concussion

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 09:31

Gerry Thornley: A Lions tour to New Zealand has never looked tougher

All Blacks form and gruelling itinerary presents what seems an impossible task

Sat May 27 2017 - 05:00

Gordon D’Arcy: No steeper rugby incline than a Lions tour

And facing the All Blacks in New Zealand is the ultimate test for any rugby team

Wed May 10 2017 - 07:00

Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick return for All Blacks

Steve Hansen recalls fit again secondrows to beef up pack for rematch with Ireland

Thu Nov 17 2016 - 08:47

Gordon D’Arcy: Ruthless streak the best part of this victory

Ireland preyed on New Zealand’s inexperience to beat All Blacks at their own game

Wed Nov 09 2016 - 08:00

Schmidt ready to make wholesale changes for Canada game

Garry Ringrose in line for debut with other uncapped players knocking on door

Tue Nov 08 2016 - 01:02

Jamie Heaslip shortlisted for World Rugby player of the year

All Blacks duo Dane Coles and Beauden Barrett also nominated for the award

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 14:27

All Blacks paying Ireland plenty of respect

“You can’t be off on your game, because they’ll penalise you”

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 23:39

All Blacks name Jerome Kaino in secondrow for Ireland test

Flanker will make his first start at lock for New Zealand on Saturday

Thu Nov 03 2016 - 16:31

All Blacks a game away from matching record after Buenos Aires win

World champions extend winning run to 16 after comfortable victory over Argentina

Sun Oct 02 2016 - 12:08

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks are the best and getting better

Ireland face daunting task when they play New Zealand in Soldier Field in November

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 05:00

Liam Toland: Ireland must add value to ball to beat All Blacks

New Zealand’s forwards against Springboks showed level Ireland need to reach

Fri Sept 23 2016 - 07:00

Hurricanes hang tough to make Super Rugby final

Two errors from Waikato captain Sam Cane prove costly in Wellington

Sat Jul 30 2016 - 13:15

Dan Carter looking to finish off with one final defining moment

The outhalf will play his final match for the All-Blacks in tomorrow’s World Cup final

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 15:19

Dane Coles adds new dimension to New Zealand attacking game

All Black hooker has usurped Mealamu with five tries highlighting ability in open channels

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 01:01

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks won’t be budged from the collective

Talk of retiring stars is pushed aside as focus remains on final with Australia

Mon Oct 26 2015 - 19:21

Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle

Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 18:45

New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission

Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 21:33

Liam Toland: Creating space and exploiting it still the All Blacks’ way

New Zealand had 51% of possession to France’s 49 – but outscored them by nine tries to one

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 07:45

Unconvincing All Blacks made to work for Georgia win

Julian Savea’s hat-trick puts gloss on score as World Champions struggle for fluency

Fri Oct 02 2015 - 22:30

New Zealand get scare before scraping past Pumas

Argentina put it up to the world champions from the off and forced them to perform

Sun Sept 20 2015 - 19:10

Sensational All Blacks thrash Australia to retain Bledisloe Cup

Richie McCaw overtakes Brian O’Driscoll’s Test appearance record at Eden Park

Sat Aug 15 2015 - 11:00

New Zealand flex their muscles in second half to beat England

All Blacks make it five wins in a row against England

Sat Nov 08 2014 - 21:14

Rugby making ground in United States

All Blacks arrive in Chicago at a time when country is awakening to merits of sport

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 12:00

Australia beaten at the death by New Zealand

Malakai Fekitoa crashed over with three seconds left and Colin Slade added the extras after the siren

Sat Oct 18 2014 - 13:56

Late Lambie penalty seals South Africa win over New Zealand

Rookie Handre Pollard scored two tries, three conversions and a penalty at Ellis Park

Sat Oct 04 2014 - 18:49