Kirwan: New Zealand ‘the underdogs’ against Ireland
John Kirwan started a heated debate when he said that New Zealand are going into the upcoming three-Test series on home soil against Ireland as ‘underdogs’.
Schmidt gets call as New Zealand, Ireland hit by Covid
New Zealand’s preparations for the first Test against Ireland were thrown into disarray on Monday after head coach Ian Foster, two of his assistants and two players were forced to withdraw from training after testing positive for coronavirus.
Ireland fired up by New Zealand taunts
New Zealand’s attempts to rattle Ireland before the first Test may backfire, with the tourists’ coach Andy Farrell saying his side have been made stronger by “backhanded compliments”.
RTS earns first All Blacks call-up
Former rugby league international Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was named on Monday among six uncapped players in the New Zealand squad to prepare for next month’s three-Test series against Ireland.
Schoeman to help Spain keep World Cup place?
South African-raised Scotland prop Pierre Schoeman has reportedly been used by Spain as evidence of inconsistency in World Rugby’s eligibility regulations as part of their appeal against their exclusion from the 2023 World Cup.
Blitzboks go back to back in London
The Blitzboks produced another excellent second-half comeback to claim a vital win over Ireland and continue their solid start to the London Sevens on Saturday.
Midweek blackout for touring Irish
Ireland will play two midweek matches against the Maori All Blacks on their mid-year rugby tour of New Zealand, it has been announced, creating an intense fixture list of five games in the space of 18 days.
Boks face Ireland in tour-opener
The Springboks will kick off their outgoing tour against Ireland in Dublin on 5 November, the IRFU have confirmed.
Ireland’s ‘lucky’ O’Brien to cash in his chips
Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien on Friday revealed he will retire at the end of the season.
Ireland keep Six Nations dream alive against Scotland
Ireland kept alive their hopes of winning the Six Nations by claiming a hard-fought bonus-point win over Scotland in Dublin on Saturday evening.
