Once bitten, the wounded All Blacks won't be shy to restore world order
9 years ago by Irish IndependentFrom invincible to vulnerable? Well, perhaps. The all-conquering All Blacks' record-breaking international run was ceded in Chicago and today they find themselves in chilly Dublin where, perhaps, a winter...
Ruaidhri O'Connor: Once more into the Black as Ireland look to back up history
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWe will find out where Ireland truly stand today. The bookies reckon their win over New Zealand in Chicago was a one-off, but if they are to be taken seriously as a world force then they will at least...
Historic showing needed to beat NZ: Best
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auIrish skipper Rory Best says his side will have to produce one of the finest performances in union’s history to go back-to-back against the All Blacks on Saturday. Best, 34, helped mastermind a history-busting...
Ireland and New Zealand gear up for Autumn International – video
9 years ago by The GuardianIreland and New Zealand prepare to face each other at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Speaking on Friday, Ireland captain Rory Best says his players were taking no chances in their preparation for Saturday’s...
Ireland v New Zealand: half-backs hold key as Irish look to reshape world order
9 years ago by The GuardianHow Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton perform against Aaron Smith and Beauden Barrett will go a long way to determining whether Ireland can bust the myth that the All Blacks – refocused after the Chicago...
Lomu gives NZ extra motivation
9 years ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: The much-loved New Zealand rugby legend Jonah Lomu who died a year ago on Friday will add extra motivation to the All Blacks when they face Ireland on Saturday, captain Kieran Read says.
Irish have to raise the bar says Best
9 years ago by Rugby 365INTERVIEW: If Ireland are to become the first side in seven years to beat world champions New Zealand twice in a row they must play better than they did in Chicago, captain Rory Best claimed on Friday.
Ireland looking for first ever New Zealand scalp on home turf
9 years ago by Rugby DumpIreland has had many reasons to celebrate in the arena of sport lately, not the least of which is their current win streak against New Zealand rugby foes. They've also taken a very serious shot at hosting...
5 talking points as Ireland attempt to repeat their miracle victory over New Zealand
9 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyCan Ireland record consecutive victories over the All Blacks?
Head-To-Head: Ireland v New Zealand
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsA statistical preview of Saturday's GUINNESS Series showdown between Ireland and World champions New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm).
