Crusaders edge Hurricanes to set up Jaguares final in Super Rugby

Richie Mo’unga again influential as double defending champions win New Zealand derby

Matt Williams: Irish rugby clubs are in an unsustainable mess

Pressing need to strengthen ties between four provinces and their AIL clubs

Premiership clubs could scupper Racing 92’s Kieran Read bid

Private equity investment may see English sides target All Black stars post World Cup

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

Another Schmidt coup as Ireland savour historic success

Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured

Ireland v New Zealand: New Zealand player profiles

A look at Steve Hansen’s All Blacks ahead of Saturday night’s Aviva Stadium showdown

All Blacks fear factor remains for Ireland coach Schmidt

‘The All Blacks can put the most points on you in the shortest space of time’

Gordon D’Arcy: We are genuine challengers to the All Blacks

Ireland players now believe they are capable of beating the number one side in the world

Crotty and Coles reflect All Blacks’ respect for Ireland

Players were on losing side in Chicago and don’t want to experience that feeling again

The Offload: Evidence not compelling in Lawes offside call

Stander says he never witnessed doping problems at Craven Week national trials

Steve Hansen expects Conor Murray to face All Blacks

‘Big players get up. If they think they are right to play, let them play,’ says New Zealand coach

Gordon D’Arcy: My part in the greatest Irish victory that never was

Schmidt’s side have grown since and Chicago 2016 changed the narrative for Irish rugby

Gordon D’Arcy: Schmidt's road to World Cup history starts now

Irish system gave coach everything he needed to transform Ireland into a top team

The Offload: Ben Whitehouse’s uncomfortable rite of passage

Compelling game swung on controversial decision to disallow Earls’s ‘try’

Kieran Read returns as All Blacks look to avenge South Africa loss

Rassie Erasmus recalls Francois Louw for Pretoria encounter

Sonny Bill Williams returns as All Blacks make seven changes

Uncapped prop Ta’avao on bench as Sam Whitelock captains side to face the Pumas

Springboks desperate to get World Cup buildup on track

Rassie Erasmus recalls Handre Pollard, as Beauden Barrett returns for All Blacks

Jordie Barrett and Laumape named in revamped New Zealand backline

All Blacks forced into changes after injuries to Ryan Crotty and Rieko Ioane

Read and Retallick return to All Blacks XV for Wallabies opener

Hooper starts in Sydney after recovering from injury sustained against Ireland in June

Canterbury Crusaders see off Lions to secure Super Rugby title

Ronan O’Gara’s first term with New Zealand side ends with final victory in Christchurch

New Zealand take advantage of questionable yellow to blow France away

All Blacks ran in three tries while France lock Paul Gabrillagues was sin-binned

Coping with injuries the key for All Blacks and France

Jacques Brunel and Steve Hansen in World Cup planning mode ahead of Test clash

Malakai Fekitoa unfazed by the prospect of Thomond Park

All Black and Toulon concentrating on what they will bring to the quarter-final clash

Tadhg Furlong says French endgame showed Ireland's spirit

Result shows that Ireland ‘are going to work hard no matter how ominous the situation’

All Blacks snuff out Welsh resistance in Cardiff

Wales’ long wait for a victory over New Zealand continues

New Zealand overpower France with five-try trouncing in Paris

All Blacks secure 11th consecutive win against Les Bleus

New Zealand complete unbeaten Rugby Championship campaign

South Africa restore pride with battling display at Newlands

All Blacks expected to complete clean sweep of Rugby Championship

New Zealand will again test us in every department, says South Africa coach Coetzee

Only most sand-obsessed ostrich could ignore yawning gap in rugby

Rugby union in a state of confusion two years out from World Cup in Japan

Hansen stands by his man after All Blacks win

Michael Cheika unhappy with Brodie Retallick incident during New Zealand’s 35-29 win

All Blacks recall Sonny Bill Williams for Australia showdown

Centre served four-match ban after red card in second Test against Lions

Sean O’Brien decision could be the boost that drives Lions to victory

Tullow Tank’s presence in final Test means Gatland can retain victorious back-row

Gordon D’Arcy: Shut down Smith, shut down the All Blacks

Lions’ ability to cut off the supply of quick ball at source laid the foundation to Wellington win

Ben Smith ruled out of All Blacks XV for second Lions Test

Full-back suffered concussion in opening win, Ryan Crotty also out for New Zealand

Supremely confident Steve Hansen revels in victory

‘We’re not just a team that play fantasy rugby. We play down and dirty rugby too’

Lions frustrated with referee but were ultimately outclassed

O’Brien’s try threw the visitors a lifeline but New Zealand’s class told long before the end

No alarms and no surprises for All Blacks

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen happy for his side to get ‘down and dirty’ if required

Lions facing the greatest challenge in world sport? Try telling Westmeath

TV View: Forget Day of Destiny, we can’t wait for Day of Destiny: Part II™

All Blacks 30 Lions 15: New Zealand player ratings

Aaron Smith, Sam Cane and Kieren Read excel as New Zealand take a 1-0 series lead

All Blacks punish Lions in their garden of Eden

Tourists have their moments but Lions unable to live with All Blacks pace

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