All Blacks' star second row has just two days to prove his fitness for Ireland battle
9 years ago by Irish IndependentSam Whitelock has two days to prove his fitness for New Zealand's revenge mission against Ireland in Dublin.
Sean Cronin backs Joe Schmidt to sink All Blacks for second time
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsSean Cronin believes Joe Schmidt will want Ireland to play on the front foot and attack New Zealand on Saturday.
Cronin: Ireland can match anyone
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyIreland hooker Sean Cronin expects to face a much-improved New Zealand on Saturday but says Joe Schmidt has made his team believe they are a match for anyone.
'It's a different All Blacks team coming to Dublin' - Sean Cronin's words of warning
9 years ago by Irish IndependentSean Cronin has warned that a different New Zealand animal will turn up at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday determined to right the wrongs of their historic defeat in Chicago two weeks ago.
Major fitness boost for Iain Henderson and Ireland ahead of All Blacks test
9 years ago by Irish IndependentIreland have been handed a major boost with the news that Iain Henderson will train fully again this week and is set to be available for selection for Saturday’s mouthwatering rematch against New Zealand...
Squad Update
9 years ago by Munster Rugby NewsFollowing Friday's win over the Maori All Blacks and with a break in Guinness PRO12 action this coming weekend, they squad will take some down time this week before resuming Treviso preparations next Monday.
Rugby’s Rescue Efforts – Legend Richie McCaw joins the team
9 years ago by In The LooseNew Zealand was struck by another deadly earthquake at the weekend, hitting a massive 7.5 magnitude on the richter scale. The quake which hit first in North Canterbury at about midnight local time, destroyed...
Future looking bright for All Blacks
9 years ago by iol.co.zaDespite a world record run of 18 Test victories, the new generation of All Blacks stars will be even better according to coach Steve Hansen.
All Blacks show depth as they run riot against Italy
9 years ago by Rugby DumpThe All Blacks fielded a much changed side from their loss to Ireland in Chicago and quickly dismissed any hopes Italy had of getting the World Champions on bad form. The hosts scored just one try in...
Reserves give Ireland coach Joe Schmidt food for thought
9 years ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyTries and debutants arrived with equal frequency in Dublin on Saturday night with Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt admitting that those who saw off Canada have given him a selection headache ahead of this...
