New Zealand

Munster v All Blacks XV preview: There would be no better way of demonstrating gratitude to Graham Rowntree than by province putting on a show this evening

After Graham Rowntree’s sudden exit it falls to Munster’s interim head coach to steer the province through a potentially turbulent period

Planet Business: Boeing’s broken-up satellite, EY’s sacked multi-screeners and Elon Musk’s viral election misinformation

O’Neill-Dean was part of first Irish expedition to summit Everest in 1993

At a time when rugby was starting to win the battle it is in danger of losing the war

World governing body’s new proposals could allow a replacement for Cane-like incidents while remaining utterly unforgiving of hard shoulders to the head and similar foul play

Everything you need to know about the upcoming rugby season

‘We just feel it hasn’t quite clicked,’ says New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson

Rugby Championship: Head coach will be hoping outhalf Noah Lolesio can build on decent display against Springboks’ B-team

South Africa make 10 changes to their side for the second Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Perth

Showing the influence of new attack coach Tony Brown, South Africa produced sensational rugby against outclassed Australia while Felipe Contepomi’s brilliant Pumas shocked New Zealand

Three people, including two children, sought medical treatment after tasting boiled sweets

Irish spectators secure last minute tickets and dodge work to cheer on Rugby Sevens team in French capital

Official apology to be made after report finds nearly a third of children and vulnerable adults in state and religious care since 1950 were abused

Steve Borthwick has resisted any temptation to opt for a 6-2 forward bench split against the All Blacks

One price, home and away: Apartments in Hawke’s Bay and Ragusa, a waterside cabin in Valevag and more

The Counter Ruck Podcast

Mass evacuations of more areas around landslide announced in Papua New Guinea

Staffing issues mean Naval Service can deploy just two of eight vessels for patrols, with one left on standby

As he prepares to end his 10-year stint as IRFU high-performance director, the Australian reflects on guiding changes to Irish structure and mentality even when that caused tensions

New Zealand-listed business known as ‘the biggest coffee company you’ve never heard of’

The former Ulster University computer science student at the centre of one of the world’s largest ‘catfishing’ investigations abused more than 60 child victims as far away as New Zealand and the US

Knight Frank report says 2023 was a mixed year for the fortunes of high net worth individuals worldwide and in Ireland

Twenty-two people died in 2019 while many of the survivors were badly burnt by searing gas and ash

John Wilson: From just 1,600 hectares of land on the northern tip of the South Island of New Zealand, the region has grown to 30,000 hectares of vines

Original wedding plans of former New Zealand prime minister were postponed due to Covid restrictions

Cities deploying extra security and some have cancelled New Year’s Eve events amid heightened tensions

Tim O’Dwyer (20) was alone when his vehicle crashed early on Christmas Day in New Zealand

Planet Business: Virgin Atlantic’s sustainable aviation fuel flight, Charlie Munger’s one-liners and the new prime minister of New Zealand

Economy top priority as Christoper Luxon takes office as public health officials say move will be ‘catastrophic’ for Māori communities

New Zealand skipper accepts foul play but says his tackle did not deserve a red card

Some 22 people, mostly tourists, killed in 2019 when White Island volcano erupted

Best try, highs and lows and the most memorable quotes from France 2023

New Zealand run the Springboks close despite losing captain Sam Cane to a first half red card

Video, reaction and analysis as South Africa claim a record fourth World Cup crown

New Zealand v South Africa preview: Demolished by Springboks just before the tournament started, the All Blacks have the ability to complete a memorable turn-around

Rugby World Cup final sees matchup of two coaches with deep links to Irish rugby

South Africa’s bomb squad plays rugby in a way in which it was never meant to be played

Manie Libbok misses out completely for Springboks, while All Blacks recall Brodie Retallick

Lack of French involvement leaves this weekend’s final relegated to page 22 of the local press