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Rugby
South Africa thump Wales as Scotland survive Fiji scare in Nations Championship
Updated 18 Jul
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Captain
'A bit too desperate' - Ireland skipper Sheehan frustrated at Eden Park
18 Jul
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Les Bleus
Jalibert helps France overwhelm Japan while Australia crush Italy in Nations Championship
Updated 18 Jul
2.3k
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marks out of 10
Player ratings as sloppy Ireland are outclassed and outgunned in Auckland
18 Jul
5.8k
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Reaction
Farrell rues 'uncharacteristic' Irish mistakes but skirts yellow card call
18 Jul
3.7k
13
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Snap Reaction: New Zealand 40-21 Ireland
Different Class
Rennie's revitalised New Zealand are sharper and smarter on tough night for Ireland
18 Jul
1.8k
45
the fortress
Error-strewn Ireland come up well short as All Blacks win at Eden Park
The Kiwis had too much athleticism and skill for Andy Farrell’s visitors in Auckland.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Eden Park
18 Jul
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As it happened
New Zealand 40-21 Ireland, Nations Championship
Ireland will seek to end the All Blacks’ 32-year, 52-Test unbeaten streak at Eden Park from 8:10am.
18 Jul
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127
Isa Isa Isa
'My girls still have their Irish jerseys. They're Johnny Sexton supporters'
Isa Nacewa is back in rugby with Auckland, and he will always love Leinster.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
18 Jul
1.3k
0
VDF
The Richie McCaw clips that Josh van der Flier used to study
18 Jul
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Box Office
This is how Ireland need to flip the script against the All Blacks
Andy Farrell’s side have underperformed in their last two meetings with New Zealand.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
17 Jul
1.8k
3
the streak
All Blacks no longer the greatest side in Test rugby but Eden Park remains rugby's greatest Test
17 Jul
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3
Preview
Nations Championship: A new face at 10 for the Boks and England's noisy week in Argentina
17 Jul
944
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Interview
The ex-Scotland scrum-half who is now the All Blacks' attack coach
Mike Blair has bucked the trend of Kiwi coaches getting the top jobs.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
17 Jul
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The Boss
Farrell: 'Where else would you rather be? Don't waste the opportunity'
17 Jul
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prop life
The haka in Wexford, Kiwi props, and trying to topple New Zealand
17 Jul
1.4k
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playmaker
'Sam is unbelievable, how mentally strong he is. He barks at people'
17 Jul
1.8k
0
Nations Championship
France's shift to dual playmakers and New Zealand's three-man axis
16 Jul
2.2k
0
Teamsheet
No start for Pollock for England, McDowell to lead much-changed Scotland
16 Jul
1.6k
2
Team news
Schmidt makes three changes for farewell, while Italy boss Quesada cops two-Test ban
Updated 16 Jul
1.8k
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Letter from New Zealand
Auckland the ultimate place for Farrell's Ireland to wrap their season
16 Jul
1.6k
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Junior World Championship
Captain Sami Bishti out and change at out-half for Ireland U20s against Italy
16 Jul
2.2k
7
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Ireland v New Zealand preview
Training Base
King's College, where Ireland have been preparing to face the All Blacks
The school’s First XV head coach is Irishman Ian Robinson.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
16 Jul
1.4k
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suspended
Fiji scrum-half Kuruvoli slapped with four-match ban for red card
16 Jul
874
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impetus
'I don't think he'll be overawed at all' - Farrell backs Jansen for Eden Park
16 Jul
1.8k
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the cat
Baloucoune is back. Ireland are excited to unleash him in Auckland
16 Jul
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Prolific
'We know where they're coming' - All Blacks show hand for Ireland clash
16 Jul
2.2k
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Team news
O'Brien starts for Ireland with Jansen on bench against All Blacks
Andy Farrell has named his 23 for the Nations Championship game at Eden Park.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
15 Jul
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Back Home
Leinster to face Zebre in 'test event' at redeveloped Laya Arena
15 Jul
5.3k
11
kitted out
Connacht unveil new home jersey for 2026/27 season
15 Jul
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6
good man
Flat whites, pies and family - Ireland's Kiwi crew back on home soil
15 Jul
2.6k
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game plan
'We want to attack it' - Ireland aim to show ambition at Eden Park
15 Jul
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Pairc Life
Munster to play Champions Cup opener against Racing 92 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
14 Jul
2.6k
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Roots
'I've been supporting Ireland since I was a kid. My mum's full Ireland'
14 Jul
13.1k
5
health check
'Everyone was training' - Farrell has full options for All Blacks clash
14 Jul
1.9k
11
Georgia
Ireland U20s hang on to beat Fiji at Junior World Championships
13 Jul
6.8k
24
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The good and bad against Japan, and Ireland’s chances at Eden Park
Nations Championship
Young fly-half Moyo among four Springbok debutants to face Wales
13 Jul
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