The Irish Times

Speargate 13 years on: O’Driscoll and Umaga bury the hatchet

No bad blood between the pair as they meet in Dublin ahead of November internationals

Tue Nov 13 2018 - 05:00

Gerry Thornley: Expect All Blacks to revive mood of dark intent from Dublin

All Blacks enter series decider in vulnerable state having lost Smith, Crotty and Williams

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 07:35

Gerry Thornley: Sonny Bill Williams bristles as ghosts of 2005 resurface

The Lions have played just one fixture in New Zealand but temperature is starting to rise

Tue Jun 06 2017 - 06:00

Gregor Paul: Loss to Ireland has primed All Blacks for Lions onslaught

Gatland’s men may struggle to cope with high expectations All Blacks are used to

Sat May 27 2017 - 06:00

Gerry Thornley: A Lions tour to New Zealand has never looked tougher

All Blacks form and gruelling itinerary presents what seems an impossible task

Sat May 27 2017 - 05:00

Dane Coles: All Blacks all-rounder on worryingly good run

The loss to Ireland in Chicago a mere blip on New Zealand ace hooker’s winning streak

Fri Nov 18 2016 - 10:00

Haka: Tradition must be abused, or at least ignored

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

Mon Oct 31 2016 - 05:00

Paul O’Connell hails All Blacks double-header as the way to go

Former captain believes playing the best teams in the world more often can only improve Joe Schmidt’s side

Thu Oct 27 2016 - 15:51

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks are the best and getting better

Ireland face daunting task when they play New Zealand in Soldier Field in November

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 05:00

Tom McCartney enjoying being part of Connacht crusade

Former Auckland hooker was coached by Schmidt, Lam and Nucifora in New Zealand

Sat Apr 09 2016 - 08:00

World in reunion: All Blacks bask in back-to-back titles

Steve Hansen admits he is likely to step down from post as coach after Lions tour in 2017

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 08:37

Dan Carter gets ending his brilliant career deserves

All Black can ride off into sunset having delivered on world’s biggest stage

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 01:02

Sublime All Blacks deliver the perfect final flourish

Richie McCaw’s men leave very best for last in retaining Webb Ellis trophy

Sun Nov 01 2015 - 21:10

Both New Zealand and Australia can claim to be number one

Once more into the fray for indisputably the best teams at this Rugby World Cup

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 07:57

Dan Carter looking to finish off with one final defining moment

The outhalf will play his final match for the All-Blacks in tomorrow’s World Cup final

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 15:19

New Zealand one step from forging unforgettable legacy

All Blacks aiming to be first team to retain World Cup with 54th win in 57 matches

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 08:05

All Blacks anchors primed for pressure

The more you understand it the better you cope with it, says veteran Kevin Mealamu

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 08:49

Dane Coles adds new dimension to New Zealand attacking game

All Black hooker has usurped Mealamu with five tries highlighting ability in open channels

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 01:01

Gerry Thornley: All Blacks won’t be budged from the collective

Talk of retiring stars is pushed aside as focus remains on final with Australia

Mon Oct 26 2015 - 19:21

Kiwis edge out Springboks in epic gladiatorial battle

Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final

Sun Oct 25 2015 - 18:45

New Zealand wrestle South Africa into submission

Defending champions show all their rugby nous to hold off game Springboks

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 21:33

Iain Henderson ultimately a victim of modern game’s anxieties

Rugby authorities have no problem making example out of a player for the greater good

Wed May 13 2015 - 05:46

Wales bidding to end their All Black hoodoo

New Zealand have won their last 25 matches against their hosts

Sat Nov 22 2014 - 01:00

Ma’a Nonu agrees deal with Toulon - report

New Zealand veteran will move to France after next year’s World Cup

Mon Nov 10 2014 - 16:05

Experienced Muliaina aiming to lead by example for Connacht

Former All Black excited by the latest fresh challenge in a hugely successful career

Sat Sept 06 2014 - 01:00

All Blacks mix it up as they name side to face Ireland

Coach Steve Hansen makes seven changes as New Zealand seek unbeaten season

Fri Nov 22 2013 - 09:47

The All Blacks’ secret is their ball-carriers never die. Pass it on

Their backs are dangerous enough but their forwards’ attacking nous set them apart entirely

Fri Nov 22 2013 - 09:00

Carter to bring up 100 caps for All Blacks against England

Outhalf to reach landmark at Twickenham as both coaches names sides

Thu Nov 14 2013 - 10:40

Tales of the unexpected for France against the All Blacks

Outhalf to start against New Zealand, big guns return for the tourists

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 12:01

Spear tackle leaves Lions captain’s tour in tatters

From the archives: Brian O’Driscoll v New Zealand

Wed Nov 06 2013 - 13:21

All Blacks wary of Ellis Park factor

South Africa need to win by more than seven points and score four tries to win the Rugby Championship

Tue Oct 01 2013 - 14:22

Argentina’s Senatore banned for seven games for biting

Loose forward will miss the rest of the Rugby Championship and three club games with Worcester Warriors

Fri Aug 30 2013 - 01:00

All Blacks signal changing of guard by dropping Piri Weepu

Forward Victor Vito also omitted as New Zealand tweak squad for the Rugby Championship

Mon Aug 05 2013 - 01:00

Lions staying on their feet in the PR game

Lessons have been learned from previous tours in not winding up these wounded Walllabies

Tue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00