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Ireland’s Bundee Aki and Ian Henderson celebrate at the final whistle Photograph: Gary Carr/INPHO

Fierce competition for places helps drive on Iain Henderson

International
Gerry Thornley
November 20, 2018, 01:00

Ireland’s win over the All Blacks will give the squad a healthy internal rivalry boost

Leinster players James Lowe (left) and James Treacy at the launch of a picutre diary charting Leinster Rugby’s historic double winning season, on Monday, November 19th Photograph: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

James Lowe admits to mixed feeling following Ireland's win

Pro14
Johnny Watterson
November 19, 2018, 21:38

‘It was an awesome performance and something Ireland should be proud of’

England’s Danny Care touches down for the first try against Japan at Twickenham. He has been dropped for the Australia Test. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

England drop Care, Lozowski and Mercer for Australia Test

International
November 19, 2018, 18:39

Eddie Jones reshuffles his side on back of uninspiring display in victory over Japan

Ireland line up for the national anthem ahead of the Guinness Series clash with New Zealand. Photo: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Ireland have achieved their highest ever world ranking

International
Johnny Watterson
November 19, 2018, 16:26

While the All Blacks still stay at number one Ireland have broken their points record

Ireland’s Jacob Stockdale, Andrew Porter, Jonathan Sexton, Tadhg Furlong and James Ryan celebrate after beating the All Blacks in the Guinness Series. Photo: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Over 1 million people watched Ireland beat All Blacks on RTÉ

International
November 19, 2018, 15:32

Historic win had a 57 per cent share of people watching television at the time

Ireland’s Dan Leavy with Bundee Aki during training ahead of the Guinness Series win over the All Blacks. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Neck strain ruled Dan Leavy out of All Blacks win

International
Gerry Thornley
November 19, 2018, 14:59

Details of injury weren’t initially released as a host of Ireland players return to provinces

Munster have confirmed Conor Murray is back in full training ahead of this weekend’s trip to play Zebre. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Munster confirm Conor Murray back in full training

Pro14
November 19, 2018, 13:09

Scrumhalf could make first appearance of the season in Pro14 trip to play Zebre

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt with his New Zealand counterpart, Steve Hansen, speaking before the match at the Aviva. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

The Offload: Schmidt, Hansen and the pre-game envelope

International
Gavin Cummiskey
November 19, 2018, 11:00

Dan Leavy the latest player to keep injury details private; Toner thriving amid pressure

Where were you when Ireland conquered the All Blacks? Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Where were you when Ireland conquered the All Blacks?

International
November 19, 2018, 11:00

We are asking readers to tell us where they watched Joe Schmidt’s side make history

Jacob Stockdale scores Ireland’s crucial try against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

Liam Toland: Irish defence forces world class All Blacks to crumble

International
Liam Toland
November 19, 2018, 07:54

Cornerstone of Ireland’s tactics produced lots of options and game’s defining moment

Ireland celebrate victory over New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Win over All Blacks reminds us we have dreams and songs to sing

International
Frank McNally
November 19, 2018, 07:24

‘The Fields of Athenry’ rang out at the Aviva as Ireland neared historic win

Peter O’Mahony claims a lineout. He took the game to New Zealand at every turn during the historic night at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

O’Mahony’s finest hour as he attends to unfinished business

International
Gavin Cummiskey
November 19, 2018, 06:46

Ex-Lions captain soared to banish any lingering disappointment over the 2017 tour

The All Blacks’ Kieran Read receives medical treatment after 35 minutes against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. The aristocrats knew by then the scale of the battle they faced. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images

All Blacks scalp ensures stunning year ends on a perfect note

International
Keith Duggan
November 19, 2018, 06:30

The crowd got louder and fiercer as a thunderous encounter unfolded at the Aviva Stadium

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt and New Zealand counterpart Steve Hansen before the game. Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho

Joe Schmidt: latest All Blacks victory surpasses Chicago

International
Gerry Thornley
November 19, 2018, 06:30

‘It’s a bit special at home and it was special because of what happened in 2013’

Jacob Stockdale gathers his own kick to score the crucial try against New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpho

Stockdale proves his mettle to maintain his prolific strike rate

International
Johnny Watterson
November 19, 2018, 06:21

Despite having an earlier chip blocked by Read the Ulster winger continued to back himself

New Zealand lock Sam Whitelock in action with Ireland’s James Ryan during Ireland’s historic win at the Aviva on Saturday. Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Inpho

Sam Whitelock defensive as he plays down All Blacks’ defeat to Ireland

International
Johnny Watterson
November 19, 2018, 06:00

‘It’s always tough no matter who you’re playing against and tonight was no different’

Jonathan Sexton celebrates as New Zealand’s Ben Smith is forced into touch late on at the Aviva. Photograph: Gary Carr/Inpoh

Another Schmidt coup as Ireland savour historic success

International
Gerry Thornley
November 19, 2018, 06:00

Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured

England’s Jamie George is tackled by Japan’s Michael Leitch during England’s victory at Twickenham in London. Photograph. Neil Hall/EPA

Jones turns thoughts to ‘street fighter’ Cheika and his primed Wallabies

International
Gerard Meagher
November 18, 2018, 22:30

England head coach looks forward to ‘good scrap’ with ‘dangerous’ Australia in final Test

Celebrations at the Aviva. But we are not a people who do well with being told we’re the best in the world at anything. We all know this to be true. Photograph: Bryan Keane/Inpho

Watch us lose the run of ourselves after beating All Blacks

Rugby
Malachy Clerkin
November 18, 2018, 17:35

Beating the All Blacks is a notions bonanza and thus laden with danger for Irish rugby

Ireland’s Laura Sheehan scores a try during the women’s Test match against the USA at Donnybrook. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Women’s international: USA prove too strong for Ireland

International
Daire Walsh
November 18, 2018, 16:25

Ireland suffer third straight loss as visitors run in three tries at Donnybrook

Josh van der Flier celebrates Ireland’s win over the All Blacks with Tadhg Furlong and CJ Stander. Photograph: Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters

‘Ireland took rugby’s globe and set it spinning’: the British press react

International
Patrick Madden
November 18, 2018, 12:52

Saturday’s famous win over the All Blacks in Dublin will reverberate around the world

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A Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Glasgow	8	6	0	2	250	164	8	32
Munster	8	5	0	3	251	162	4	24
Ospreys	8	5	0	3	184	160	3	23
Cardiff	8	4	0	4	212	156	6	22
Connacht	8	4	0	4	176	146	5	21
Zebre	8	3	0	4	126	199	3	15
Cheetahs	8	1	1	6	166	276	4	10

B Conference

Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	BP	Pts
Leinster	8	7	0	1	256	131	6	34
Ulster	8	5	1	2	185	202	3	25
Scarlets	8	5	0	3	230	194	4	24
Edinburgh	8	4	0	4	181	194	5	21
Benetton	8	3	0	5	158	189	5	17
Southern Kings	8	1	0	7	177	276	6	10
Dragons	8	2	0	6	128	221	1	9

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