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Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw is injured in the tackle of Sam Cane of New Zealand during the Autumn Test at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Robbie Henshaw and Johnny Sexton ruled out of Australia clash

International
Johnny Watterson
November 21, 2016, 17:32

The Ireland duo both received injuries on Saturday while Simon Zebo looks set to play

Michael Cheika believes Saturday’s clash against Ireland in Dublin will be the biggest game of Australia’s tour. Photograph: Getty/Dan Mullan

Michael Cheika: Australia have their work cut out in Dublin

International
Gavin Cummiskey
November 21, 2016, 10:52

‘We are resetting today and saying this is going to be the biggest game of the tour’

James Horwill suffered a gruesome finger injury during Harlequins’ defeat to Leicester. Photograph: Getty/Dan Mullan

James Horwill facing stint out after gruesome finger injury

Rugby
November 21, 2016, 15:25

Harlequins lock and former Australia captain suffered finger compound fracture

Conor Murray and Ben Smith compete during Saturday’s clash: “Having lost 21-9, I was troubled with how to frame such a brutal Test match.” Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Liam Toland: Plenty to build on after All Blacks onslaught

International
Liam Toland
November 21, 2016, 07:47

Superb Ireland performances not enough to stop New Zealand team intent on revenge

Robbie Henshaw is tackled by Sam Cane. The collision led to the Ireland centre being carried off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photograph: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images

Ireland count casualties after brutal battle with All Blacks

International
Gerry Thornley
November 21, 2016, 07:46

Henshaw, Stander and Kearney undergo tests to determine extent of head injuries

Ireland outhalf Johnny Sexton tries to prevent New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett grounding the ball for a try during Saturday’s Test at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Billy Strickland/Inpho

All Blacks show plenty of devil as Barrett stands out as their avenging angel

International
Gerry Thornley
November 21, 2016, 06:02

Ireland regret one that got away as Peyper fails to clamp down on cynical play

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong runs into an All Black wall at Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images

Tadhg Furlong sums in Ireland’s next generation mindset: fearlessness

International
Johnny Watterson
November 21, 2016, 05:02

Prop regrets not having another crack at All Blacks to decide November mini-series

Ireland’s Garry Ringrose runs past Aaron Smith of New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium where Ireland were defeated 9-21. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images

Ireland have to admire All Blacks’ fierce intensity – Garry Ringrose

International
John O'Sullivan
November 21, 2016, 01:00

Centre who replaced injured Henshaw after 11 minutes reflects on ‘really tough Test’

Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw had to depart the action after this tackle by Sam Cane. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

All Black duo Sam Cane and Malakai Fekitoa both cited for dangerous tackles

Rugby
Gerry Thornley
November 20, 2016, 19:36

Both players will face disciplinary hearings in the next two days following Saturday’s win

Italy coach Conor O’Shea: “This is just a beginning but it is a very good beginning.”

Conor O’Shea winning new admirers in Italy

International
Paddy Agnew
November 20, 2016, 17:01

First ever win over South Africa ‘turns the rugby world upside down’

Beauden Barrett was named man of the match as the All Blacks held firm against Ireland. Photograph: Inpho/Billy Stickland

Beauden Barrett: ‘I guess there’s a little bit of relief’

International
November 20, 2016, 16:31

All Blacks outhalf named man of the match as his side ground out win over Ireland

Scotland’s full back Stuart Hogg in action against Argentina at Murrayfield. Photo: Andy Buchanan//Getty Images

World Rankings: Argentina drop out of top eight as Ireland climb to fourth

International
November 20, 2016, 16:26

World rankings in May will determine the top eight seeds in the draw for the 2019 World Cup’s pool stage

All Blacks captain Kieran Read came in for some criticism after his side’s win in Dublin. Photograph: Inpho/Billy Stickland

All Blacks get their revenge: How the New Zealand press reacted

International
John O'Sullivan
November 20, 2016, 15:33

Unsurprisingly the Kiwi press had a slightly differing view on the All Blacks’ tackling

Devin Toner has said Ireland must beat Australia if they want to consider their November series a success. Photograph: Reuters/Clodagh Kilcoyne

Devin Toner: Ireland must end November on a high against Australia

International
November 20, 2016, 14:17

Lock believes victory against the Wallabies is needed to consider autumn series a success

Josh van der Flier (R) has paid tribute to Ireland skipper Rory Best in the wake of his side’s defeat to the All Blacks. Photograph: PA/Niall Carson

Josh van der Flier: Skipper Rory Best getting better with age

International
November 20, 2016, 13:56

Ireland flanker: ‘He’s a brilliant leader, a great captain; I love playing under him’

Ireland captain Rory Best in conversation with South African referee Jaco Peyper during the All Blacks’ 21-9 win at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Inpho/Billy Stickland

Ireland 9 New Zealand 21: Five things we learned

International
John O'Sullivan
November 20, 2016, 13:20

All Blacks well worthy of Dublin victory but their cause was aided by poor officiating

Australia outhalf Bernard Foley runs in to score his side’s second try during the international match against France at Stade de France in Paris. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty Images

Late call-up Bernard Foley earns Australia narrow win over France

International
November 20, 2016, 02:53

Outhalf only made the side after Quade Cooper was ruled out late on with an ankle injury

Wales’s Jamie Roberts will win his 85th cap against Japan. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wire.

Jamie Roberts focused on re-establishing his authority after Wallaby washout

International
Paul Rees
November 19, 2016, 23:01

Wales centre knows Lions hopes will be dented if he loses international place

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Needed a head injury assessment afterwards. The lack of offloading in crucial, albeit highly demanding, scenarios cost Ireland points. A harsh assessment because he made some battering carries along with the usual aerial excellence. Photograph: Inpho

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Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster	8	7	0	1	207	130	3	31
Munster	8	6	0	2	205	111	4	28
Ospreys	8	5	0	3	262	140	6	26
Glasgow	7	5	0	2	200	134	6	26
Ulster	8	5	0	3	157	124	3	23
Cardiff	8	5	0	3	190	195	2	22
Scarlets	7	4	0	3	126	118	2	18
Edinburgh	8	3	0	5	172	178	2	14
Dragons	8	2	0	6	128	190	3	11
Connacht	7	2	0	5	111	175	3	11
Zebre	7	1	0	6	94	222	3	7
Treviso	8	1	0	7	114	249	2	6

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Six Nations table & results

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	PD	Pts
England	5	5	0	0	132	70	62	10
Wales	5	3	1	1	150	88	62	7
Ireland	5	2	1	2	128	87	41	5
Scotland	5	2	0	3	122	115	7	4
France	5	2	0	3	82	109	-27	4
Italy	5	0	0	5	79	224	-145	0

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