Watch: D-Mack drops down a level
All Blacks star Damian McKenzie dazzled local fans in a New Zealand club rugby fixture as he prepared for his much-anticipated return to the Test arena.
RTS poised for superstar debut
Code-hopper Roger Tuivasa-Sheck says his promotion to the All Blacks match-day squad is the next step on his journey to becoming ‘the best in the world’.
Ireland out to ’cause chaos’ in New Zealand
Coach Andy Farrell said on Friday Ireland will be intent on creating “chaos” with the All Blacks game plan once again as they seek to become the first team in 28 years to notch a series win on New Zealand soil.
Farrell: Ireland don’t play on the edge like All Blacks
Head coach Andy Farrell says Ireland will play by the rules in the series decider against New Zealand to avoid the red and yellow cards that mark modern rugby.
O’Driscoll: New Zealand series win better than World Cup semi
Brian O’Driscoll says beating the All Blacks in a three-Test series in New Zealand would be a greater achievement than Ireland breaking their World Cup quarter-final hoodoo.
NZ prop cops three-week ban
New Zealand prop Angus Ta’avao will miss the third and deciding Test against Ireland after receiving a three-week suspension for a head-clash incident that resulted in his sending-off in the second Test.
Former Ireland star slams ‘clown’ Foster
Neil Francis says under-fire All Blacks coach Ian Foster’s “baroque stupidity” is the root cause for the former world champions’ current troubles.
Knives out for under-fire Foster
Having enjoyed a week’s respite, Ian Foster’s worthiness as All Blacks coach is back under tense media and public scrutiny in New Zealand following their second Test loss to Ireland on Saturday.
Highlights: Sexton leads Ireland to milestone victory
Ireland secured their first victory over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil in an eventful clash in Dunedin on Saturday.
RECAP: All Blacks vs Ireland
Follow the action as the All Blacks face Ireland in Dunedin in the second match of their three-Test series.
