Good old French team is back: Hansen
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auFrance appear to have rediscovered the joie de vivre of rugby that had made them such a dangerous and inspirational team, according to All Blacks coach Steve Hansen. The All Blacks got away with a 24-19...
Injury-plagued Ireland save their Best till last
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIn the World Cup in New Zealand in 2011 the shape of the Ireland versus Australia tie was warped by the withdrawal, shortly before kick off, of David Pocock.
Trailblazers plot path to another Kiwis scalp
9 years ago by Irish IndependentChristmas decorations rich in red and gold festoon the lobby and corridors of the Talbot Hotel and the lights around the hotel courtyard emit an eerie, icy glow as Ireland's women's rugby team finished...
'It's everything I wanted it to be, and probably a whole lot more'
9 years ago by Irish IndependentCJ Stander savoured Ireland's victory over Australia and said it capped an unbelievable year. After victory in Chicago against the All Blacks, and a success over the Springboks in Cape Town in which Stander...
Player ratings: Too classy
9 years ago by Rugby 365OPINION: New Zealand were not at their best, but they were still too classy for France.
Player ratings: French flair
9 years ago by Rugby 365OPINION: France again flattered to deceive, losing 19-24 to New Zealand in Paris on Saturday.
Autumn internationals: New Zealand end 2016 with France win
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Zealand score three tries to beat France and seal their 13th win from 14 matches this year in their final match of 2016.
All Blacks end autumn series with a win
9 years ago by Super Sport.comWorld player of the year Beauden Barrett helped stretch New Zealand's winning streak over France to 10 games with a hard-fought but ultimately comfortable 24-19 victory on Saturday.
All Blacks survive Paris scare
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyFrance almost proved New Zealand's bogey side once more as the All Blacks endured a fightback to secure a 24-19 win in Paris.
All Blacks debut oxymoronic new playing strip (and win a rugby game)
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auThe All Blacks ran out onto Stade De Francais in a new playing strip on Sunday morning (AEDT), one that seemed to go wildly against what is promised by the team name – and somewhere along the line,...
