The Irish Times

Gregor Paul: Ireland highlight tactical need for All Blacks to evolve

New Zealand need to make emphatic statement in July with clean sweep of Ireland series

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 06:00

Richie Mo’unga one of seven changes for New Zealand’s clash with France

Beauden Barrett fails to recover from head knock he suffered in defeat to Ireland

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 18:25

James Ryan rejuvenated and relishing his return to form

Ireland secondrow hails the impact of Paul O’Connell as he prepares to captain the side

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 06:38

The Offload: James Lowe glad to go on the defensive after dream night

Farrell set to shuffle pack against Argentina; Ireland send signed jersey to family of Sean Wainui

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 10:00

Ireland and All Blacks now one of rugby’s premier rivalries

Altogether more difficult challenge awaits Ireland ahead of three-match tour in 2022

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 01:00

Ireland full value for another memorable victory over New Zealand

Full house at the Aviva relishes outstanding performance from Andy Farrell’s side

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 18:04

Autumn internationals: How are the other countries shaping up, full fixtures list and TV guide

John O’Sullivan's guide to all the other teams involved in the autumn rugby internationals

Sat Oct 30 2021 - 06:00

New Zealand run up a century of points against the United States

Eagles score their first try against the All Blacks during Test match in Washington

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 23:00

New Zealand coach expects the Eagles to be lifted by home crowd

Foster says the death of Maori All Blacks back Sean Wainui, who died age 25 in a car crash on Monday, has affected the players

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 14:54

New Zealand coach Ian Foster wants his side to complete grand slam after claiming title

Jordie Barrett’s late penalty sealed a sixth consecutive win for the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 15:36

All Blacks rout Australia again to complete 3-0 whitewash

Wallabies kept scoreless for 50 minutes despite Jordie Barrett’s red card in Perth

Sun Sept 05 2021 - 12:18

George Kruis leaves the door open as he prepares to depart Saracens

Lions second row still hopes to add to his England caps as he readies move to Japan

Mon May 25 2020 - 06:35

Broken neck to captaincy: Sam Cane to lead All Blacks in new era

He grew up on his parents’ deer farm and being named skipper won’t change him

Wed May 06 2020 - 10:17

Ian Foster extends All Blacks’ boot-room dynasty but who is he?

What are the major challenges the latest New Zealand rugby head coach is set to face . . .

Wed Dec 11 2019 - 09:24

It’ll be all black for a while but New Zealand will rise again

Steve Hansen fronts up and offers no excuses after crushing semi-final defeat to England

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 06:00

All Blacks out to avenge Black Caps’ Lord’s defeat against England

Cricket World Cup final ended in a tie but Saturday’s RWC semi less likely to do so

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 08:02

Sam Cane and company have England in their sights

The battle of the back rows looks likely to be hugely significant in Saturday’s semi-final

Tue Oct 22 2019 - 01:00

New Zealand 46 Ireland 14: All Blacks player ratings

John O’Sullivan runs the rule over the world champions as they rout Joe Schmidt’s side

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 14:04

Red-letter day for Ryan and Henderson as they face definitive test

In Retallick and Whitelock, Irish pair are facing the best lock pairing in the world

Sat Oct 19 2019 - 01:00

Rugby World Cup quarter-final: Ireland v New Zealand - All Blacks player profiles

Patrick Madden looks at the side Steve Hansen has picked to face up against Ireland

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 06:00

Schmidt v Hansen Part V: something’s got to give in Rugby World Cup quarter-final

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 16:30

Rugby World Cup - Ireland v New Zealand: Irish kick-off time, TV channels and more

It could be a game for the ages. Here is everything you need to know

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 09:15

Brodie Retallick returns for New Zealand ahead of Ireland clash

Rugby World Cup: Steve Hansen has named probably his strongest side for quarter-final

Thu Oct 17 2019 - 06:19

Easterby says Ireland must be at their best to push New Zealand all the way

Forwards’ coach believes Ireland’s record shows they are capable of standing toe-to-toe

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 01:00

Jordie Barrett to play outhalf, Retallick returns for NZ

The All Blacks play against Namibia in their Pool B clash in Tokyo on Sunday

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 10:34

All three Barretts to start for All Blacks against Canada

They will be first trio of brothers to start in the same World Cup match since 1995

Mon Sept 30 2019 - 07:06

Rugby World Cup: All Blacks recast their game to devastating effect

Dual playmakers Mo’unga and Barrett give defending champions buckets of options

Mon Sept 23 2019 - 06:00

New Zealand hit the ground running with win over South Africa

Rugby World Cup: Defending champions weather Boks’ storm to take charge of Pool B

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 13:43

Rugby World Cup: Springboks ready to bring the fight to All Blacks

Kiwis the only side to never lose a pool match, South Africa can threaten that record

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 18:00

Gerry Thornley: Uneasy lies New Zealand’s World Cup crown

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

Tue Aug 13 2019 - 14:46

Hope springs eternal as Australia take on New Zealand

Wallabies have had little to shout about in this fixture in recent years

Fri Aug 09 2019 - 16:20

Hansen backs ‘three best’ loose forwards to fire for All Blacks

Australia’s James O’Connor completes his return from international exile

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 20:17

Steve Hansen pleased with ‘rusty’ All Blacks after Los Pumas win

New Zealand opened Rugby Championship with narrow Argentina win in Buenos Aires

Sun Jul 21 2019 - 13:15

Rugby Championship 2019: Preview, squads, fixtures

Surprises in store as World Cup casts shadow over the upcoming Rugby Championship

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 14:34