France sense New Zealand weakness in match for the ages
All Blacks look to bounce back in Paris but resurgent Les Bleus keen to pounce on any fatigue
All Blacks look to bounce back in Paris but resurgent Les Bleus keen to pounce on any fatigue
New Zealand coaches scale back training by ‘10 to 15 per cent’ after toll of effort against Ireland
The fabled clash is between composite sides representing the country’s two main islands
Kiwi coach has an attacking philosophy which could help re-route European rugby
Canterbury face joint-leaders Wellington Hurricanes in a key Super Rugby tie
Joe Schmidt’s side faces Scotland in their opener and then Japan just six days later
Last year’s losing finalists go one better at the RDS and lift Leinster Schools Senior Cup
Ireland coach brings kind of attention to detail that makes him a good fit for Schmidt
Decision likely influenced by last month’s decision to fire head coach Matt O’Connor
The former international is playing a big role again for Ireland as forwards coach
Homeside ran in six tries in the second half after struggling to break down Georgia before the break
Munster loosehead has bided his time early in his international career
The chance to work with Ireland coach Joe Schmidt was a huge factor in him accepting the position of forwards’ coach
‘It was very clear, very early on that he had all the qualities and abilities to make a top coach’
Former flanker will start his new role under Joe Schmidt in October
The emerging Irish side have won their opening two matches in Bucharest
‘It’s bitterly disappointing for us but you have got to wish him all the best’ says Rory Best
Ulster backrow expects torrid encounter with rugged Argentinian pack
Schmidt’s men busy straight away as as Saturday’s first Test looms
Upcoming departure of forwards coach John Plumtree will not impact on tour
Forwards coach returning to New Zealand after tour of Argentina to take Hurricanes job
Forwards coach will return to New Zealand with Wellington Hurricanes after summer tour of Argentina
Leinster lock’s offloading game, as well as his tackling, has consistently improved
Leinster secondrow looking forward to Friday night’s game at the RDS and an opportunity to get back to winning ways
Having produced an astounding performance against the All Blacks, Cian Healy motored through the entire Six Nations
Head coach warns against complacency as he prepares to face Italy
England coach praises John Plumtree's influence and Joe Schmidt's tactical management
Ireland maintain focus to come out on top in collisions and breakdown
‘At the end of the day we wanted it more than they did, that was evident by the end of it’
Twickenham Triple Crown attempt next up for Joe Schmidt’s side
Ireland secondrow happy with the way things panned out against Scotland
“I’ve been around a long time, and Paul’s right up there in terms of the professional rugby players I’ve been involved with”
Difficult to gauge whether Brian O’Driscoll (calf), Rob Kearney (ribs) and Johnny Sexton (hamstring) will face New Zealand
Leinster man knows he’s up against it in the battle of the number eights
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices