Ireland

Ireland have received a much-needed boost ahead of the second Test against New Zealand in Dunedin with skipper Johnny Sexton declared fit.

New Zealand have suffered a double blow ahead of the second Test against Ireland in Dunedin with both Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa'i ruled out of the weekend's encounter.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is hopeful that skipper Johnny Sexton will be available for the second Test against New Zealand to be played in Dunedin on Saturday.

Ardie Savea scored a double as New Zealand overcame Covid setback to defeat Ireland 42-19 in the opening Test against Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday.

All Blacks back row Scott Barrett admits that his side is wary of the physical challenge from Ireland as the two teams meet each other in Auckland on Saturday for the first Test.

Leicester Fainga'anuku is set to make his debut as New Zealand have confirmed the matchday squad for the first Test against Ireland scheduled on Saturday in Auckland.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named the matchday squad for the opening Test against New Zealand to be played on Saturday at Eden Park.

All Blacks fullback Jordie Barrett believes the Covid-19 outbreak ahead of the series against Ireland will motivate the team to perform better.

New Zealand winger Will Jordan becomes the latest player to be withdrawn from the squad ahead of the series opener against Ireland due to Covid-19.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has confirmed the matchday squad for the opening game of the New Zealand tour against Maori All Blacks to be played in Hamilton on Wednesday.

New Zealand have sought the assistance of Joe Schmidt after their preparations for the three-game Test series against Ireland was disrupted by a Covid-19 outbreak.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes his side will be prepare for the challenge as they face New Zealand in a three-game Test series next month.

It has been a while, but the Talking Rugby Union Podcast is back as we reflect on the Gallagher Premiership final and look ahead to a busy summer for England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.

New Zealand Maori head coach Clayton McMillan has included Crusaders star Cullen Grace in the squad for the upcoming series against Ireland.

All Blacks fullback David Havili is looking forward to the physical challenge as they host Ireland in a three-game Test series in July.

New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock is in doubt for the home series against Ireland following a thumb injury.

The Irish Rugby Football Union has unveiled the fixtures for Ireland Women's summer tour of Japan that will be played in August.

Veteran All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara has been named in the New Zealand Maori squad for the two game series against Ireland.

New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has named six new faces in the 36-man squad for the home series against Ireland to be played in July.

New Zealand back row Ethan Blackadder is in doubt for the home series against Ireland following a shoulder injury.