New Zealand

Knee injury rules Ireland's Jordi Murphy out of action for six to nine months

Ireland flanker Jordi Murphy has been ruled out of action for up to nine months after he sustained a knee injury during his team's historic victory over New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday.
8 November 2016

Ireland's historic victory over New Zealand

Highlights from Ireland & New Zealand's clash at Soldier Field, Chicago.
7 November 2016

Steve Hansen defends playing Jerome Kaino at lock

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen admitted that he had no regrets in playing flanker Jerome Kaino at lock for the first time in his career following their 40-29 defeat to Ireland in Chicago on Saturday.
7 November 2016

Twitter reactions to Ireland's historic win over New Zealand

Ireland registered their maiden victory over New Zealand in 111 years in Chicago. So this is how the Twitter reacted to the win.
6 November 2016

Ireland create history with stunning 40-29 victory over All Blacks

Ireland have created history on Saturday at the Soldier Field when they registered their maiden Test victory over the back-to-back World Champions New Zealand in 111 years.
6 November 2016

Ireland v New Zealand - Statistical Preview

Solder Field is gearing up to host the Test between New Zealand and Ireland. We take a look at few of the key statistics ahead of the encounter on Saturday.
4 November 2016

Ireland v New Zealand - Preview

As Ireland and New Zealand lock horns on Saturday in Chicago, lets us take a look at a few of the key points from the encounter.
4 November 2016

Fast-tracking Kiwi players into Ireland's national team is wrong - Fitzgerald

Former Irish winger Luke Fitzgerald has launched heavy criticism against the Irish Rugby Football Union's policy of fast-tracking Kiwi players into Ireland's national team, stating the concept "pisses me off".
4 November 2016

Ireland hand debuts to Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named Leinster pair Garry Ringrose and Joey Carbery in the matchday squad to face the World Champions New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday.
4 November 2016

Barrett brothers set to feature for All Blacks against Ireland

New Zealand have named Barrett brothers - Scott and Beauden in their line-up for the upcoming Test against Ireland at Soldier Field on Saturday.
4 November 2016

Ryan Crotty hoping to repeat his heroics against Ireland

New Zealand centre Ryan Crotty wants to repeat his performance from 2013 when the All Blacks take on Ireland in Chicago on Saturday.
2 November 2016

Soldier Field Rugby: New Zealand v Ireland

In England this weekend fireworks will light the sky as the country celebrates Guy Fawkes Night; also known as Bonfire Night. Fireworks are also expected in Chicago, as the all-conquering All Blacks take on Ireland
2 November 2016

England resurgence 'hugely positive' for British & Irish Lions - Warren Gatland

British and Irish Lions' head coach Warren Gatland believes 'real resurgence' in English rugby is hugely positive from a Lions perspective as they prepare for their 2017 summer tour of New Zealand.
2 November 2016

All Blacks 'planet's best team' - Neil Jenkins

Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins believes the All Blacks are now the world's best side in any sport. Jenkins has rallied world rugby's top nations to close the gap on New Zealand - a task he firmly believes is no easy feat.
2 November 2016

All Blacks: A culture of excellence and performance

In the USA, many sports people are victims of the tall poppy syndrome. As the All Blacks head to Chicago, we asked our correspondent Wade Cox to investigate if the Americans could unpick the World Champions standing.
1 November 2016

Dove Men+Care announce All Blacks partnership

Dove Men+Care extends its rugby portfolio in partnering with the All Blacks, adding to existing relationships with England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales home unions
1 November 2016

Dan Carter and Racing 92 teammates to take legal action after corticosteroids case

All Blacks great Dan Carter and his two teammates from French rugby club Racing 92 will take their case to the public prosecutor after private medical records were made public by media.
1 November 2016

Joey Carbery in line to make Ireland debut against All Blacks

Leinster fly-half Joey Carbery is in line to make his debut for Ireland after he was named on the bench for the clash against New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday.
31 October 2016

Paul O'Connell believes facing All Blacks two times in three weeks will benefit Ireland

Former captain Paul O'Connell lauded the schedule of Ireland for the November Tests where they face the World Champions All Blacks two times in three weeks,
27 October 2016

Ireland name 34-man extended squad for New Zealand Test

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has included six uncapped players in a 34-man extended squad that will face New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday.
27 October 2016