Itjoe wins World Rugby award
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEngland second row Maro Itoje has been voted breakthrough player of the year at the World Rugby awards - which were otherwise dominated by New Zealand.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt warns players of New Zealand backlash
9 years ago by The Guardian• All Blacks will be smarting from first defeat to Ireland in Chicago• Schmidt expects to be taking on a full-strength New Zealand in DublinJoe Schmidt has challenged his players to withstand a furious...
In Pics: Ireland Women 10 England Women 12
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland may have missed out on a maiden Women's November Series triumph, but their opening performance offers plenty of encouragement for the remaining Tests against Canada (November 19) and New Zealand...
Allister Coetzee faces growing to-do list to transform South Africa | Andy Bull
9 years ago by The GuardianThe Springboks coach insists his team will not lose their aura, but after their defeat to England he faces a lot of work to halt their slideBack at the start of the month, South Africa’s head coach,...
All Blacks dominate World Rugby Awards
9 years ago by TheRoar.com.auNew Zealand have come away with three major awards at the 2016 World Rugby Awards, with Beauden Barrett taking home Player of the Year. The 25-year-old overcame a who’s who of international rugby...
Neil Francis: Ireland simply have to get their back row right against the All Blacks - the options will give Joe Schmidt a headache
9 years ago by Irish IndependentA game of subdued ordinariness. A 52-21 scoreline looks like what New Zealand used to do to us years ago. Canada were resolute and organised, but they never had the mental skills to consistently trouble...
Tommy Conlon: An ambush built on a foundation is an ambush that can be repeated
9 years ago by Irish IndependentCall it the Blacklash, but no sooner had they beaten New Zealand last Saturday than various Irish players were warning of a swift and severe reprisal.
Joe Schmidt explains how he is planning to cope with an almighty All Blacks backlash
9 years ago by Irish IndependentWith the formality of the clash with Canada out of the way, attention can now turn to next weekend's mouthwatering contest between Ireland and the All Blacks, where the two teams will face each other on...
'Beware All Blacks backlash'
9 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyJoe Schmidt has challenged Ireland to withstand a furious backlash from a 'fully-loaded' New Zealand side seeking revenge in Dublin on Saturday.
Schmidt has tough calls to make ahead of All Blacks rematch
9 years ago by RBS 6 NationsJoe Schmidt admits he has some tough selection decisions to make for Ireland's re-match with the All Blacks next weekend.
