# New Zealand

Ireland A v All Blacks XV

Relive all the action as it happens at the RDS as Ireland A take on All Blacks XV.

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Nov 4th 2022, 7:05 PM

Smith to leapfrog Carter as most capped All Blacks back against Wales

Smith is one of a number of older heads to return to the team following a laboured 38-31 victory over Japan in Tokyo.

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Nov 3rd 2022, 12:43 PM

# tokyo drift

Retallick sees red as All Blacks made to work for win over Japan

Brodie Retallick is set to miss at least some of New Zealand’s autumn tour after he was sent off for dangerous play.

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Oct 29th 2022, 10:34 AM

# All Blacks

Delayed Whitelock joins New Zealand tour after trampoline trouble

The veteran second-row had stayed behind due to an issue with his balance.

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Oct 26th 2022, 11:09 AM

# Unhappy

Nienaber slams 'disturbing' allegations regarding players as Springboks survive 'semi-final’

A last-minute bonus-point try enabled South Africa to draw level with New Zealand on 14 points.

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Sep 18th 2022, 4:55 PM

# rugby championship

Wallabies out to avoid 'world of hurt' against All Blacks

The Rugby Championship is one of the tightest in recent memory with Thursday’s clash crucial to both teams’ title hopes.

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Sep 14th 2022, 7:43 AM

# family first

Dad-to-be Savea to miss All Blacks Bledisloe Test in Australia

The 28-year-old is expected to return for the second Test on 24 September.

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Sep 5th 2022, 12:24 PM

# hot and cold

'We're good enough': All Blacks coach demands end to inconsistent form

Jason Ryan said it should not take a setback to fire up New Zealand.

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Sep 4th 2022, 9:40 AM

# midpoint report

Historic wins and shock slumps serve up one of the most intriguing Rugby Championships in years

It’s all set up for a fascinating finish to this year’s tournament.

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Sep 2nd 2022, 7:15 AM

Under-fire Foster defends naming unchanged All Blacks team

Foster has backed his players to deliver a response in their Rugby Championship Test against Argentina in Hamilton.

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Sep 1st 2022, 8:17 AM

# Must do better

Foster demands more All Blacks improvement against beefed-up Pumas

New Zealand ended a run of three straight defeats with the 35-23 victory in Johannesburg just under two weeks ago.

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Aug 25th 2022, 2:50 PM

# New Law

'I am available to play for the Wallabies' - Former All-Black Kerr-Barlow eyes up shock switch

Kerr-Barlow, who was born in Melbourne, last represented New Zealand in 2017.

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Aug 24th 2022, 11:09 AM

# Boost

Retallick on verge of All Blacks return after broken cheekbone

The lock has been sidelined since suffering the injury in New Zealand’s series-deciding third Test defeat to Ireland last month.

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Aug 22nd 2022, 10:24 AM

Springboks recall 'massive' Vermeulen for All Blacks rematch

The Ulster forward missed a three-Test series against Wales last month.

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Aug 9th 2022, 12:11 PM

# Claim

All Blacks took 'step up', says under-fire coach Foster

The loss to the Springboks was the fifth in six matches after three defeats by Ireland and another by France.

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Aug 6th 2022, 11:08 PM

# Under Pressure

Springbok triumph adds to woes of embattled All Blacks

New Zealand went into the game having lost four of their previous five matches.

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Aug 6th 2022, 8:03 PM

Struggling New Zealand ring the changes for South Africa Test

Head coach Ian Foster has made nine changes to the matchday 23 beaten by Ireland last month.

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Aug 4th 2022, 11:06 AM

# Boost

Ireland boss Andy Farrell signs 2-year contract extension

The new deal will keep him in the role until at least August 2025.

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Jul 29th 2022, 12:21 PM

# Fallout

Hansen: Relationship between New Zealand Rugby and All Blacks 'worst it's ever been'

The former All Blacks head coach also believes Ireland were ‘outstanding’ in claiming a 2-1 series win in New Zealand.

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Jul 28th 2022, 8:46 AM

# Under Pressure

'No panic' as 'dented' All Blacks prepare to face Springboks

Some pundits in New Zealand have called for head coach Ian Foster to be sacked following the 2-1 home series loss to Ireland.

10.0k

Jul 26th 2022, 8:05 AM

# all change

Under-pressure All Blacks sack Plumtree and Mooar, bring in Crusaders' Ryan

New Zealand Rugby move following ‘robust and in-depth conversations’ about ways to improve performance.

24.8k

Jul 24th 2022, 9:41 AM

Analysis: The endgame said it all for Ireland against the All Blacks

Murray Kinsella breaks down the final stages of Ireland’s third Test victory.

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Jul 19th 2022, 11:47 AM

# black and blue

What next for Ian Foster and his struggling All Blacks?

Ireland’s historic series win intensifies the pressure on the New Zealand head coach and his players.

12.2k

Jul 16th 2022, 5:00 PM

New Zealand v Ireland, third Test

Relive all the action as it happens in Wellington.

138k

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Jul 16th 2022, 7:55 AM

Analysis: Peter O'Mahony's tour de force against the All Blacks

Murray Kinsella reviews every single involvement O’Mahony had in the second Test in Dunedin.

28.1k

Jul 14th 2022, 1:32 PM

# tour diary

Doyle on Rugby: Nowhere to hide for Ian Foster

The All Blacks coach is under intense scrutiny at home, writes Garry Doyle from New Zealand.

10.5k

Jul 11th 2022, 8:15 PM

New Zealand v Ireland, second Test

Relive all the action as it happened in Dunedin.

152k

Updated

Jul 9th 2022, 7:45 AM

Analysis: What Ireland can learn from their near misses in the first Test

Ireland came up agonisingly short on more than one occasion in Auckland last Saturday.

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Jul 7th 2022, 3:03 PM

# tour diary

Doyle on Rugby: The thing about Eden Park

Garry Doyle discovers New Zealand’s strange relationship with their Auckland fortress.

4.9k

Jul 4th 2022, 6:20 PM

Analysis: Aaron Smith's passing masterclass picks Ireland apart

Murray Kinsella breaks down Saturday’s performance by the best passer in world rugby.

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Jul 4th 2022, 12:00 PM