Monday 16 May 2022
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.
The Aviva Stadium hosts a highly-anticipated Test on Saturday afternoon.
Jamison Gibson-Park retains his spot at scrum-half after impressing against Japan.
Tadhg Beirne has dropped onto the bench for Saturday’s clash.
The Ireland boss is keen to build on last weekend’s big win over Japan.
New Zealand forwards coach John Plumtree was with Ireland for the 2013/14 season.
The Leinster fullback is one of the first names on Andy Farrell’s team sheet.
The Ireland captain says that the All Blacks won’t present similar opportunities.
The All Blacks scrum-half knows Jamison Gibson-Park from the Hurricanes.
The Ireland head coach is keen for his team to be unpredictable.
Greg Feek and John Plumtree will be looking to get the better of Ireland’s pack.
The 30-year-old lock has fully recovered from a shoulder injury.
Ireland will bring some momentum into next weekend’s clash in Dublin.
New Zealand come to the Aviva Stadium next week.
Sam Cane has been out since March with a pectoral injury.
Tupou Vaa’i bagged a brace with Patrick Tuipulotu, TJ Perenara, and Samisoni Taukei’aho also crossing over the line.
Veterans Brodie Retallick and Beauden Barrett were named as Savea’s vice-captains
