Ireland 
New Zealand Best backs Schmidt to lead Lions in 2021
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJoe Schmidt will step away from coaching after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but Ireland's Rory Best thinks he could return for the Lions. Rory...
Jacob Stockdale: ‘We went after the All Blacks with confidence’
7 years ago by The GuardianThe Ireland wing on his memorable try against New Zealand, his World Cup ambitions and talking to prisoners at Northern Ireland’s highest security prisonJacob Stockdale might be the deadliest finisher...
Robertson will coach the All Blacks: Ronan O'Gara
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCrusaders assistant coach and Ireland legend Ronan O'Gara has endorsed Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach. Scott Robertson will coach the All Blacks, it's just a case of...
The best Opta facts from Steve Hansen's All Black tenure
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe look at the best Opta facts relating to Steve Hansen's hugely impressive stint in charge of New Zealand. Steve Hansen has confirmed he will bring an...
Five contenders to be the next All Blacks coach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Hansen will be a hard act to follow, but Ian Foster could step up and Joe Schmidt will be well fancied to take over the All Blacks. Joe Schmidt and Ian...
Highs and highs of Steve Hansen's All Blacks reign
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith Steve Hansen announcing his intention to step down from the New Zealand job next year, we run through his career highlights. Steve Hansen has announced...
Hansen to leave All Blacks after World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand will be on the lookout for a new coach following next year's Rugby World Cup after Steve Hansen announced his planned departure. Steve Hansen...
The Breakdown | England’s dilemma: undermine Jones or risk missing best next options
7 years ago by The GuardianThe RFU may distract from a World Cup year as the scramble for coaches sees the available talent snaffled upThe start of the World Cup is nine months away, but countries are already thinking about their...
Stockdale Wins BBC NI Sports Personality Of The Year Award
7 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster and Ireland winger Jacob Stockdale has been chosen as the 2018 BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year. The 22-year-old had a terrific calendar year, scoring eight tries in ten Tests...
Never say never - Schmidt not ruling out All Blacks role
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland coach Joe Schmidt is set for some time away from coaching, but it may yet not be a permanent departure. Joe Schmidt has confirmed his intention to step away...
