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Steve Hansen: ‘I’m not saying that to stir any trouble’

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Steve Hansen and his All Blacks arrived in Dublin last night expecting to face Conor Murray in a contest with Ireland he believes will be a battle to be the best in the world.

Lively Dan Leavy states his case for inclusion against New Zealand

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The mantra all last week was that the All Blacks was a concern for another day.

Will Addison becomes the centre of attention

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Put yourself in Will Addison’s shoes round about 6.10pm on Saturday.

Try as England might, they couldn’t beat cunning Kiwis

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The All Blacks landed in Dublin yesterday, mightily relieved to have avoided defeat through an escape route they had used only once before in 30 years.

Joe Schmidt aware of the need for Ireland to knuckle down

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

ONE would imagine Joe Schmidt and Ireland would have preferred a more straightforward victory to tee up Saturday’s clash of the titans with the All Blacks.

Sympathy aplenty for luckless Sean O’Brien

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Another comeback, another injury. Seán O’Brien has had more than his share of bad-luck stories to tell in recent seasons but while Joe Schmidt was disappointed for the flanker he also rued...

Conor Murray will be back ‘firing on all cylinders’, says Henderson

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Conor Murray will be “firing on all cylinders” if he makes his first appearance of the season against New Zealand, according to Iain Henderson.

Clive Woodward rues England calls after  defeat by New Zealand

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Clive Woodward has condemned England’s decision-making in a 16-15 defeat by New Zealand that he insists should infuriate Eddie Jones.

Eddie Jones urges Japan to ‘go to the temple and pray’ ahead of England clash

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Any doubts concerning Jones’ future have vanished after victory against South Africa was followed by Saturday’s 16-15 defeat to New Zealand.

'I’m assuming Conor Murray will play' says New Zealand coach Hansen

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Steve Hansen and his All Blacks arrived in Dublin on Sunday night expecting to face Conor Murray in a contest with Ireland he believes will be a battle to be the best in the world.