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.
Finn Morton
15 Jul 2026, 17:00
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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.
Finn Morton
15 Jul 2026, 14:45
Analysis
Did Scotland show Dave Rennie's All Blacks how to beat the Boks?
South Africa didn’t lose but the way Scotland breached their defence has given the New Zealand coach an invaluable template for …
Nick Bishop
15 Jul 2026, 0:36
The All Blacks star one coach says is among world’s best in his position
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair believes Cam Roigard’s form is right up there with the best halfbacks in the world.
Finn Morton
14 Jul 2026, 16:53
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…
Ben Smith
14 Jul 2026, 16:38
Opinion
'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…
Gregor Paul
14 Jul 2026, 14:30
Where Are They Now? When Charlie Hodgson bent it like Beckham
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Neil Fissler
14 Jul 2026, 8:38
Ireland coaches given 'healthy dilemma' as Six Nations star returns for All Blacks
Rob Baloucoune and Jeremy Loughman are both in contention for Ireland’s Test against New Zealand this weekend as a fully-fit squ…
PA
14 Jul 2026, 3:05
Boks' rivals hailed as 'the team to beat at next year's World Cup' by 2007 winner
South African World Cup winner Victor Matfield has claimed only three teams can win the World Cup next year – the Springboks, th…
Josh Raisey
14 Jul 2026, 2:30
‘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."
Henry Lee
13 Jul 2026, 22:29
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…
Finn Morton
13 Jul 2026, 19:20
Mike Blair explains Beauden Barrett’s influence amid Love’s All Blacks rise
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair insists that while Beauden Barrett is still very much in the frame for selection.
Finn Morton
13 Jul 2026, 18:27
All Blacks coach shares Scott Barrett, Fabian Holland update ahead of SA tour
Barrett didn't feature at all for the Crusaders in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, having an extended non-playing sabbatical …
Henry Lee
12 Jul 2026, 22:33
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…
Henry Lee
12 Jul 2026, 21:34
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 …
Henry Lee
12 Jul 2026, 19:10
'Ardie is not that': Ex-All Black fed up with the selection of hybrid players
Ex-All Black halfback Justin Marshall is fed up with certain hybrid player selections and wants the All Blacks selectors to start …
Ben Smith
12 Jul 2026, 19:09
