The Irish Times

All Blacks return to world number one with Argentina romp

Los Pumas routed in Brisbane as New Zealand extend Rugby Championship lead

Sat Sept 18 2021 - 14:01

All Blacks go back to basics to beat Pumas and snap losing streak

Victory ends New Zealand’s first losing streak of more than one match since 2011

Sat Nov 28 2020 - 14:00

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 outhalf Richie Mo’unga cleared of serious shoulder injury

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen pleased with where his side are in terms of injuries

Sun Aug 18 2019 - 15:35

Michael Cheika defiant despite Wallabies’ Eden Park thrashing

All Blacks’ Bledisloe Cup rout gives Steve Hansen food for thought ahead of Japan

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 14:34

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

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

Sam Whitelock defensive as he plays down All Blacks’ defeat to Ireland

‘It’s always tough no matter who you’re playing against and tonight was no different’

Mon Nov 19 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

Significance of Blues battle now amplified for the Lions

Warren Gatland’s tourists march on Eden Park needing to build some momentum

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 06:00

Tana Umaga names eight All Blacks as Blues prepare for Lions

Sonny Bill Williams starts with 40,000 tickets already sold for Eden Park clash

Mon Jun 05 2017 - 10:55

Lions 2017: The Super Rugby sides waiting for a crack at the tourists

Warren Gatland’s side must face all five of New Zealand’s red hot domestic franchises

Mon May 29 2017 - 08:00

All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu cleared of doping offence

Tuipulotu cleared following testing of his 'B' sample

Fri Feb 10 2017 - 14:05

New Zealand put Chicago behind them with 10-try thrashing of Italy

Conor O’Shea’s Azzurri side hit for 68 points in Rome

Sun Nov 13 2016 - 01:25

Conor O’Shea’s Azzurri face All Blacks on rebound from rare defeat

Preview: Italy v New Zealand, Olympic Stadium, Rome, kick-off 2pm

Sat Nov 12 2016 - 01:00

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

Ireland end 111 years of hurt to beat the All Blacks

Stunning performance by Irish rugby team in Chicago sees New Zealand finally beaten

Mon Nov 07 2016 - 09:12

High Five! The tries that saw Ireland topple the All Blacks

Joe Schmidt’s side went toe-to-toe with the world champions and outscored them

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 16:14

Ireland 40 New Zealand 29: All Blacks player ratings

18 and out: Gaving Cummiskey rates Steve Hansen’s side after their first defeat of 2016

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 08:34

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

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