Isa Nacewa: Black magic no longer casts a spell on Ireland

I’ve been telling everyone in New Zealand that we now have a real, sustainable rivalry

No quarter given: Jamie Heaslip recalls Leinster's last-eight battles

Former number eight played in all of Leinster’s quarter-finals up until last year

Leinster brace for meeting financial monster Montpellier

Sean O’Brien and Isa Nacewa likely to be available for the Champions Cup opener

Liam Toland: Exploiting turnover ball a key tactic for Ireland

France’s new pod system has limitations which Ireland can exploit and expose

Mark Chisholm eager to hit stride after stepping into some big Munster shoes

Wallaby says Paul O’Connell is irreplaceable as he vows to give his all to cause

‘We don’t want to be proud just to make the final’

Michael Cheika laughed off claims he has deliberately avoided saying the ‘All Blacks’

Aaron Smith the man who keeps All Black machine ticking over

All Black nine regarded as best in position and has chance to show why against Genia

Bokke back with a bang after Villa Park show of strength

Gavin Cummiskey gauges the mood as Springboks roar back to life against Samoa

RWC #20: Gregan taunts New Zealand: ‘Four more years boys, four more years’

All Blacks’ wait for second World Cup continues after 2003 semi-final loss to Australia

Conor Murray ready to fuel Ireland’s fire at World Cup

Munster scrumhalf is in prime of career four years after making dramatic breakthrough

Eligibility rules under the spotlight as Rugby World Cup looms

Fijian-born Nathan Hughes is set to skip the tournament so he can represent England

Eoin Reddan feels lucky to be in such a privileged place

Scrumhalf remains articulate, engaging and interesting as ever as he prepares to face Argentina

There’s a time to keep the emotions in check and there’s a time to cut loose

They’ve unfairly kept Eddie O’Sullivan out of a job but will help Munster perform against Glasgow

Brian O’Driscoll honoured at Captain’s Run

Ireland players applaud the centre who will become the world’s most capped player tomorrow against Italy onto the Aviva pitch today

As good as it gets in the white-hot intensity of rugby

True icons such as O’Driscoll don’t get the chance to park their cultural significance

Brian O’Driscoll will want to sign off in style warns Graham Rowntree

Ireland centre making 13th and final appearance against England

Joe Schmidt hails ‘incredibly resilient’ Brian O’Driscoll

Former Ireland captain set to win his 139th Test cap when he faces England on Saturday

Conor Murray knows Ireland must take Care of Danny

Ireland scrumhalf aware of the danger his English counterpart poses at Twickenham

O’Driscoll misses Ireland training

Ireland centre is under the weather but should be available for selection

Magic Moments: Remarkable durability a key part of Brian O’Driscoll’s epic story

Ireland’s greatest rugby player has already inspired a host of memories as he prepares for his 14th season

Former Ireland, Lions captain Dawson honoured by IRB

The hooker will be inducted to Hall of Fame next month

Pundits have to say goodbye to worrying about what the dressingroom thinks

BOD must realise role of pundit is about entertainment and honesty and a willingness to call it as it is

Opportunity knocks and the Lions are ready to answer

It’ll be tight but the visitors can prevail if keeping pressure on Australia in right areas

Izzy ready for Lions challenge?

The 24 year old who has played rugby league and Aussie Rules makes his debut for Wallabies

Rugby’s sickness can be cured with just one law change

The game used to be for all body shapes, the IRB can bring that back

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