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Keith Earls seals Ireland win over Australia to complete big-three sweep

9 years ago by The Guardian

• Ireland 27-24 Australia• Ireland gain memorable win in DublinAustralia arrived here hoping that they were about to take another step towards a grand slam tour, the only previous completion of which...

England’s Danielle Waterman stars in seven-try romp against Canada

9 years ago by The Guardian

• England Women 39-6 Canada Women• Waterman’s brilliant solo try captures the mood of a rampant England winThe recent history between these two is colourful, but the team in white emerge from the...

France vs All Blacks: International Rugby live scores, blog

9 years ago by TheRoar.com.au

The All Blacks banished the demons of Cardiff 2007 most emphatically in last year’s World Cup quarter-final with a record trouncing of France. Form suggests the All Blacks should win this Test comprehensively...

All Blacks see off plucky French

9 years ago by Rugby 365

MATCH REPORT: World 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

Ireland vs Australia, Autumn International: Ireland look to complete Tri Nations clean sweep at the Aviva Stadium

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Can Ireland add the scalp of Australia to that of South Africa and New Zealand? Follow our live blog and find out:

Alan Quinlan: Jackson needs to be Sexton's rival, not just his understudy

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Joe Schmidt made an interesting point after Ireland's defeat to New Zealand. Referencing the World Cup quarter-final against Argentina, when injury and suspension deprived him of five of his regular starting...

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Ireland must cope with maximum disruption to finish year on high

9 years ago by Irish Independent

After a week in which the majority of people's gaze was cast firmly over their shoulders at the All Blacks, Jaco Peyper and World Rugby, and the Ireland camp were dealing with a series of disruptive injuries,...

Moloney hails 'priceless' autumn experience as Ireland set for Black Ferns showdown

9 years ago by Irish Independent

It's been a testing month for Ireland and their task doesn't get any easier tomorrow when New Zealand arrive for the final game of their first-ever November series.

Centurion Best in frame to lead Lions - Farrell

9 years ago by Irish Independent

Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell believes Rory Best has the credentials needed to captain the Lions in New Zealand this summer.

French scrum poses a threat

9 years ago by Rugby 365

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: All Blacks captain Kieran Read says they go into their final "massive" match of a long season at the Stade de France on Saturday alive to the threat posed by the French scrum.