New Zealand produce masterclass in weathering the storm as South Africa disintegrate at Ellis Park – The Irish Times
1st Test: South Africa 16 New Zealand 33 As first courses go, this was a delicious appetiser to…
Ireland’s aversion to kicking wasn’t part of the grand evolution we were sold – The Irish Times
Ireland are kicking less. Rejoice. Or should we? Insipid is a word that springs to mind when recalling…
Ireland are world’s fourth best side, but hungrier rivals could overtake – The Irish Times
Let’s be honest, World Rugby’s rankings tell a lie. It’s not the biggest lie in the world, admittedly.…
Owen Doyle: Luke Jacobson not receiving a red card for reckless tackle was a shocker of a call – The Irish Times
“Why the hell isn’t that a red card?” That sums up the bevy of text messages that pinged…
Andy Farrell bites his tongue on officiating following Ireland’s loss to New Zealand – The Irish Times
Andy Farrell was obliged to bite his tongue and make little or no comment on the officiating during…
All Blacks beat Ireland with plenty to spare at Eden Park fortress – The Irish Times
Nations Championship: New Zealand 40 Ireland 21 Eden Park, though far from the noisiest or intimidating of arenas,…
Ireland v New Zealand live updates: All Blacks strike first in strong opening quarter – The Irish Times
New Zealand 7-0 Ireland 20 mins: Ireland survive but they are bailing water. Gibson-Park tries to clear inside…
Rob Kearney on Ireland v New Zealand: ‘This backline is the best we have available’ – The Irish Times
Is Ireland’s backline most effective as the sum of the parts playing to pattern or is there enough…
Why New Zealand’s record at Eden Park might not be all it is cracked up to be – The Irish Times
The standing joke about New Zealand’s unbeaten 52-match winning streak at Eden Park since France won 23-20 in…
New Zealand are planning a very public sacrificial act on rugby’s greatest altar – The Irish Times
There is no greater challenge in the rugby world than facing New Zealand at Eden Park. Since 1994,…
Reporting on the Ireland rugby team is a glimpse into a world of luxury – The Irish Times
Rugby tends to move in salubrious surrounds, none more so than touring teams. This was evident in the…
New Zealand clash will be extra special for breakout Ireland star Sean Jansen – The Irish Times
Sean Jansen made his debut, had a couple of big involvements early on, scored a try, Ireland won…