Ireland and New Zealand meet in an autumn rugby test on Friday in Dublin for the first time since their epic Rugby World Cup quarterfinal a year ago in Paris.

For so long men’s rugby’s premier power, New Zealand are in a rare rebuilding phase as they begin their Autumn Nations Series ...

England’s George Ford has missed two last-gasp shots at goal and New Zealand has held on to win a dramatic but scrappy autumn ...

Nonetheless, Williams said the All Blacks would have an advantage due to the amount of rugby they have played in recent months. “Since Ireland last played in Durban in July, New Zealand have ...

Beaduen Barrett and teammates dejected after losing to Ireland. Photo / Photosport An Irish rugby writer has said the All Blacks are now mortals in the eyes of their Irish opposites with their ...

When you think of the most memorable moments in rugby, Gareth Edwards' try against the All Blacks and Jonny Wilkinson's World Cup-winning kick in '03 are likely to come to mind. However ...

“Du’Plessis has experience in the All Blacks XV environment and is a natural leader who holds mana within the team. Harry had an outstanding Super Rugby Pacific season and has been in the All ...

Juventus’s Allianz Stadium will be used as the venue when the Italy national rugby team host the All Blacks of New Zealand in ...

Before he became one of the most recognised coaches in world rugby and prior to the famous breakdancing celebrations, the All Blacks caps or the 'Razor' moniker, Scott Robertson was just a ...

For a third time in a row, they come up just short against the All Blacks. "They had opportunities to win it but lacked composure at the death. It's an example of just how close Test match rugby ...

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Meanwhile, Peter O’Mahony has joined Ireland’s training camp in Portugal after proving his fitness for Munster against an All Blacks XV on Saturday. Sign up for our Rugby news service on Whats ...