Ireland v New Zealand talking points: Andy Farrell’s side keen to right wrongs
The All Blacks, who knocked Andy Farrell’s men out of last year’s Rugby World Cup, arrive in Dublin on the back of a 24-22 win against England. Here, the PA news agency picks out some of the main ...
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Junior Springbok coaching staff boosted with Melusi Mthethwa’s appointment
Mthethwa, who formerly served as an assistant coach with the Shimlas, will focus on developing the team’s backline and attack strategies. His appointment is part of a broader coaching overhaul under ...
Ireland can’t soothe World Cup pain but All Blacks offer important benchmark
Ireland will face New Zealand for the first time since their heartbreaking World Cup quarter-final defeat and Irish legend Brian O’Discoll believes the clash will define their autumn ...
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Brian O’Driscoll looks forward to ‘the big one’ as All Blacks offer important benchmark for Ireland
Victory for Ireland over New Zealand on Friday evening won’t wash away the pain of 14 October 2023. Those 37 phases of agony, yet another World Cup quarter-final exit and four years to ponder just how ...
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‘It’s not about revenge’ – Farrell banks on Aviva ‘fortress’ to rattle All Blacks
Andy Farrell is banking on a febrile atmosphere at Aviva Stadium tomorrow night when Ireland face down the All Blacks for the first time since last year's ...
It’s going to be messy around the breakdowns for Springboks against Scotland, warns André Esterhuizen
Springbok centre André Esterhuizen reflects on the team’s resilient mindset ahead of their crucial Test against Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Ireland vs New Zealand prediction: Revenge on the menu for Ireland
Ireland are ranked number one in the world entering the autumn internationals and have won their last 19 matches at the Aviva Stadium. The Irish are favoured by six points on most betting apps for the ...
Irish face All Blacks in rematch of World Cup thriller
But head coach Andy Farrell believes it is not about revenge after their 2023 quarter-final loss. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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OPINION: Northern Hemisphere rugby has been strengthened by SA teams
The pinnacle of rugby is the World Cup, so the most successful team, although not most consistent, are the Springboks, having picked up four titles, followed by the All Blacks with three, Australia ...
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Huge rivalries and Olympic rematches: Matches you can’t miss at Dubai 7s
In a rematch of the Olympic gold medal match, fans at The Sevens Stadium will see New Zealand take on Canada at about 4:07 pm local time. While Brazil and Japan are also in the same pool, this match ...
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George Bell reaping rewards of competing with world's 'best' hooker
With Codie Taylor sidelined for the upcoming Ireland Test, All Blacks selectors have turned to Test rookie George Bell.
Why the Pacific Championship final is Tonga's arrival at Test football's final frontier
Tonga head into Sunday's Pacific Championship final against Australia with the chance of securing their first major international silverware as they arrive at the last frontier of Test football.