Saturday 2 July, 2022
The All Blacks have a habit of settling scores. Revenge could be a dish served cold in Auckland tomorrow.
Ireland’s young hooker is undaunted by the prospect of facing the All Blacks in their backyard.
Ireland coach expects toughest test of his tenure when Ireland arrive at Eden Park tomorrow.
Ireland have yet to defeat the All Blacks on New Zealand soil but there is belief within the squad that they can do so on this tour.
Crusaders winger Leicester Fainga’anuku will make his debut on the wing with uncapped Pita Gus Sowakula named on the bench for Saturday’s test against Ireland.
The former Leinster man was part of the touring party in 2012.
The Kiwis have now recorded six positive tests within their group.
Joe Schmidt will coach against his former assistant, Andy Farrell, this weekend in Auckland.
The former Ireland boss will be part of the Kiwi set-up for the three-Test series.
Andy Farrell has some big calls to confirm next week in New Zealand.
He missed the Crusaders’ semi-final victory over the Waikato Chiefs with what was termed then as a ‘thumb injury’.
TJ Perenara has been named in the Maori squad for two matches against Ireland.
New Zealand coach Ian Foster remained largely loyal to the squad which ended 2021 with emphatic losses to Ireland and France on their northern hemisphere tour.
The Rugby Weekly crew will get together – in person — to look ahead to the summer tour.
The 31-year-old is joining on a one-year deal from Wasps.
The latest episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra asked how the All Blacks are shaping up for Ireland’s visit.
There were lots of exciting young players discussed on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast today.
Andy Farrell is expected to bring a big squad with two further games still to be announced.
The former All Blacks coach will head a new coaching structure through to the World Cup in October-November.
The World Cup-winning coach will help New Zealand prepare for this year’s World Cup on home soil.
Johnny Sexton believes Ireland have great potential with the 2023 World Cup in view.
Affectionately known as ‘Inga the winger,’ Tuigamala played in both the rugby union and rugby league.
Joe Moody, a 57-Test forward, signed a contract extension on Friday.
The 28-year-old has dismissed talk of a switch to rugby league by committing to New Zealand for another four years.
McKenzie follows in the footsteps of fellow All Black Beauden Barrett who had a six-month sabbatical with Sungoliath last season.
‘World rugby has a new global order, and right now the All Blacks are on the outside looking in.’
Bernard Jackman, Gavan Casey, and Murray Kinsella bask in the warm afterglow of Ireland’s big win.
Some of Ireland’s big defensive plays against the All Blacks will live long in the memory.
Gavin Coombes has re-joined the Ireland squad after his recent illness.
The renowned high-performance specialist started working with Farrell’s squad last year.
Ireland have never beaten the All Blacks on New Zealand soil.
New Zealand will relinquish their spot at the top of the rankings to South Africa.
Ireland’s 29-20 win was superb – but they need to keep their feet on the ground if they hope to banish their World Cup ghosts in two-years-time.
New Zealand captain Sam Whitelock praises the Aviva crowd but coach Ian Foster complains about key refereeing decision.
Farrell and his captain, Johnny Sexton, are determined that Ireland will keep improving.
It’s just the third senior men’s Irish win over New Zealand in history.
Five years on from Ireland’s historic win over the All Blacks in Chicago, the team’s psychologist talks about the mental game-plan that led to glory.
Ireland beat the Kiwis the last time they visited and it will take a huge performance again today.
Andy Farrell’s matchday 23 will line out as named yesterday.
Ardie Savea is expecting Ireland to provide the hardest game yet of New Zealand’s tour.
