Saturday’s defining Auckland Test a family-affair for Barrett’s Beauden and Jordie

‘If I never scored another try and we won every game I played in, I’d still be happy’

Politicians, business leaders and sporting figures among hundreds paying respects

Remains of Elizabeth Flatley, who died in Chicago on December 28th, were flown home in recent days

Maori All Blacks are effectively shadow New Zealand squad but still contain big threats

New Zealand natives Howlett, Mafi et al performed their own dance at Thomond in 2008

‘Why should a side coming to Ireland get the first applause by doing a dance’

Former Munster winger says there is no magic formula to New Zealand’s success

Irish provinces desperately need a win or two in Champions Cup this weekend

‘I am delighted but a little embarrassed’ says former Ireland rugby captain

Ahead of next weekend’s final we look back at the rival’s three tournament meetings

The All Blacks and South Africa renew their rivalry on Saturday in World Cup semis

All Black and France flankers have enjoyed compelling rivalry for almost a decade

Former All Black Doug Howlett says players are playing for their positions in each game

‘I’ve found that whoever is playing against the All Blacks play the best game of their life’

All Blacks’ wait for second World Cup continues after 2003 semi-final loss to Australia

Mental strength essential for success in tournament, says former All Black winger

Leinster star targeting a return in time for the World Cup warm-up games

Gerry Thornley: As European success has become more elusive, some attendance fall off was on cards

Former outhalf watched from hotel room as successor notched winning drop goal