Rob Kearney: 'When I was still there, there was a huge element of fear'
The rivalry between the All Blacks and Ireland is in a different place to when Rob Kearney was involved, according to the man hims…
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Why Andy Farrell feels Ireland are the 'lucky ones' ahead of All Blacks tie
Head coach Andy Farrell is targeting glory at Eden Park as Ireland attempt to avenge defeat on their last visit.
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The NZ-born backrower looking to help Ireland topple All Blacks at Eden Park
New Zealand-born Sean Jansen will face the All Blacks for the first time after earning a place on Ireland’s bench.
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Dan Sheehan returns to captain Ireland against All Blacks at Eden Park
40-Test hooker Dan Sheehan returns to captain Ireland in a Nations Championship showdown with the All Blacks at Eden Park.
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Nations Championship
Opinion
All Blacks-Ireland rivalry peaked in 2023, it's over now
Ireland are walking into the Lions' den with poor form and an old team. The rest of the world is still doubting the All Blacks, wr…
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'Ireland provide the perfect means to understand what Rennie’s All Blacks need to fix before the World Cup.'
Ireland have become a respected opponent of the All Blacks in the last decade and Saturday's Test provides a yardstick of progress…
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Where Are They Now? When Charlie Hodgson bent it like Beckham
England and Argentina are set to face each other in football and rugby three days apart this week, bringing back memories of the s…
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‘Just try to be a sponge': Anton Segner opens up on life in All Blacks camp
"But also getting to know them as people and and seeing what they're all about as a person is pretty cool too."
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All Blacks provide update on injured Jordie Barrett before Ireland Test
80-Test All Black Jordie Barrett didn’t train at all on Tuesday morning, but the centre is still expected to be available for Ir…
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Dave Rennie reveals All Blacks leadership group after Will Jordan's captaincy stint
"He was skipper on the weekend because we subbed all the other leaders off, Luke Jacobson, Jordie Barrett, obviously, Ardie had…
The Ireland insight Dave Rennie wanted from Jordie Barrett ahead of Eden Park Test
"Yeah, I mean they're such a good side, and and they've had success of late. So yeah, I mean, we'll talk about South Africa being …
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Nations Championship
Opinion
England and the All Blacks dominate our Nations Championship team of the week
With another round of the Nations Championship now behind us, it is time to delve into the team-of-the-week territory.
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3 up, 6 down as World Rankings get shaken up
England, Japan and Spain will all have improved positions when the rankings are officially updated at 12pm on Monday (BST).
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'I’m just so privileged to be able to wear this jersey... a dream come true'
Ireland number eight Sean Jansen agreed it was a “dream” debut after scoring a try in their 36-20 bonus-point Nations Champion…
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Sean Jansen marks debut to remember as Ireland get max points against Japan
Sean Jansen scored a try on his Ireland debut as they made it a perfect opening two wins from two in their Nations Championship ca…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Ireland player ratings vs Japan | Nations Championship 2026
Ireland player ratings: Against Eddie Jones Japan, nothing less than a convincing win will have been expected from Ireland, despit…
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Andy Farrell responds to Eddie Jones prediction for Japan’s clash with Ireland
Andy Farrell has brushed off Eddie Jones’ pre-match mind games ahead of Ireland’s Nations Championship clash with Japan...
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It's 'make or bench' for Ireland's new-look half-backs against Japan
Craig Casey and Ciaran Frawley have been starved of international starts and must seize their chance to show Andy Farrell they are…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Jake White: The brutal truth that could decide the 2027 World Cup
First off this week, I’m going to say hats off to the organisers for making the Nations Championship happen. I know it wasn't ea…
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'Rugby's old, muscular truth has survived its new, cerebral jargon'
The thrilling opening round of Nations Championship fare proved big men making hard yards remains a vital part of an ever-evolving…
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Four debutants named in Ireland squad for Japan as Farrell rings changes
Sean Jansen will win his first cap in a much-changed Ireland side for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash with Japan in Austra…
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Opinion
New TMO hub could be just what the doctor ordered – Andy Goode
World Rugby’s new TMO hub is what we’ve been crying out for since I can remember and we can only hope leagues around the world…
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Nations Championship
Analysis
England talisman and Fijian illusionist top Nations Championship stats after round 1
The 12 best national teams in rugby have been pitted against one another in the new Nations Championship, and while rugby is proud…
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Paul Williams: 'The Nations Championship is right up there with any of the summer blockbusters.'
A new competition takes time to bed in but the signs with the Nations Championship were of a tournament that will soon become a fa…
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‘Will be having nightmares’: The ‘alpha’ Wallaby who starred against Ireland
Former Wallabies scrum-half Nick Phipps has labelled Rob Valetini “the alpha of the pack” after the Nations Championship thril…
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Michael Hooper weighs in on Wallabies' late call in Ireland defeat
Michael Hooper has defended the Wallabies’ decision to take a shot at goal in the dying stages of a 33-31 Nations Championship d…
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Six Boks make our Nations Championship team of the week - Round 1
No one could have asked for a better start to the Nations Championship, which, in its opening round, offers some of the best Test …
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Ireland are a man down with debutant set for Japan call
Ireland will be forced into at least one change for Saturday's second game of the Nations Championship after Jeremy Loughman was s…
World Rankings record equalled as Scotland overtake oldest rival
In scoring more points in a match against the Pumas on Argentinian soil than ever before, Scotland have moved up to fifth in the W…
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Joe Schmidt’s assessment of Wallabies fly-halves after Ireland heartbreak
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has praised the performances of fly-halves Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson against Ireland.
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Joe Schmidt responds to Ben Donaldson’s last-gasp penalty miss
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will continue to back Ben Donaldson, who missed a difficult penalty attempt in the final play against …
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Wallabies fall short with final kick as Ireland snatch late win
Ireland prop Tom Clarkson’s late converted try snatched his side a thrilling 33-31 win over Australia in their Nations Champions…
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Irish hero concedes Wallabies were 'very unlucky'
Hugo Keenan hailed Ireland for digging in deep and never giving up, securing themselves a sixth straight win against the Wallabies…
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Ireland player ratings vs Australia | Nations Championship 2026
Ireland player ratings: Andy Farrell's side went into this contest against the Wallabies in their inaugural Nations Championship m…
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Nations Championship
Opinion
Wallabies player ratings vs Ireland | Nations Championship 2026
The Wallabies have fallen agonisingly short of a Nations Championship win against Ireland, losing 31-33 in Sydney.
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Ireland forced into late change moments before Wallabies kick-off
Ireland have been forced into a late change for their Nations Championship opener against Australia after Rob Baloucoune was ruled…
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