The IRFU is looking to return to the scene of their colossal victory against the All Blacks in 2016.
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Super Rugby – New Zealand Conference Guide
The strongest group in the competition, the New Zealand conference, will again be immensely competitive in 2018. Take a look at our guide
Need for speed: The value of pace in rugby
BARELY FOUR minutes into England’s 2014 Twickenham Test against the All Blacks, Brad Barritt threw a looping ball to Jonny May. It was May’s second game against New Zealand but…
Rieko Ioane: “I’m like a kid in a candy store”
The most terrifying attacker from the recent Rugby Championship still lives with his mum and dad. On 35 occasions during the competition, All Black stripling Rieko Ioane ghosted past would-be…
Wales v New Zealand – Five things we learnt
Possession not enough There was a time in test rugby, roughly from 2009 – 2014, where goal kicking was enough to win you games. Where a game plan could be…
Autumn Internationals: Talking points from week three
Scotland took pride of place among the home unions after their record win against Australia. Rugby World assesses how each nation fared in November
Autumn blues: Wales looking to end 15 years of hurt when they face Australia
Wales have a history of failure in their opening autumn Test, a running sore they hope to heal against Australia on Saturday
What it’s like to…train with the All Blacks
The genteel surroundings of the Lensbury Club on the bank of the River Thames was the location for a training session with a difference. Hosted by four All Blacks; World…
Conrad Smith: My Life in Pictures
Pau and ex-All Black centre Conrad Smith chats through some photos from his career
Saints and sinners: The weekend’s talking points
Simmonds v Underhill, niggle at the Ricoh and the All Blacks' record romp are among the latest talking points