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Tommy Fleetwood of England walks over a waterfall during the DP World Tour Championship ProAm held at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

‘MoliWood’ showdown in Dubai can create perfect end to season

European Cup
John O'Sullivan
November 14, 2018, 17:54

Rory McIlroy has a new driver in the bag as he hopes to finish the season with a first win

Matches in the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 will be hosted in Eden Park. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

New Zealand to host Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2021

Rugby
November 14, 2018, 13:55

Competition will be hosted in Auckland and Whangarei on New Zealand’s North Island

New Zealand ’s Beauden Barrett during training on Tuesday at the National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Beauden Barrett stays modest but is ready to rip Ireland apart

International
Johnny Watterson
November 14, 2018, 06:00

Outhalf says Ireland have come a long way since his debut in 60-0 victory in 2012

Dan Leavy and James Ryan celebrate victory over England in Twickenham. They two of the new breed – used to winning silverware. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Gordon D’Arcy: We are genuine challengers to the All Blacks

Rugby
Gordon D'Arcy
November 14, 2018, 06:00

Ireland players now believe they are capable of beating the number one side in the world

Andy Farrell: “I think fear drives players like that because they want to perform against the best.” Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Ireland set for three-Test tour of New Zealand in 2022

International
Gerry Thornley
November 14, 2018, 01:00

Defence coach Farrell insists ‘we want to play them as much as we possibly can’

Eddie Jones head coach of England speaks during England media access at Pennyhill Park. Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images

Eddie Jones to boycott ‘waste of time’ referee meetings

International
Robert Kitson
November 13, 2018, 22:43

England manager says ‘if we have a policy then we have to follow it’

The New Zealand All Blacks, the first rugby team to undertake a tour outside of Australasia, who became known as ‘the originals’ when they toured Britain, France and the United States in 1905-06. Back row (left-right): Gillett, Casey, McGregor, McDonald, Roberts. Next row, standing: Harper, O’Sullivan, Seeling, Deans, Johnston, Nicholson, Corbett, Cunningham, Newton, Duncan (coach). Seated: Abbott, Wallace, Tyler, Gallagher (captain), Dixon (manager), Stead, Mackrell, Glasgow, Glenn. Seated on ground: Hunter, Mynott, Smith, Booth and Thomson. Photo: Popperfoto/Getty Images

In 1905 the first All Blacks had achieved ‘perfection’

International
Keith Duggan
November 13, 2018, 20:00

Ireland and the All Blacks through the years: Little known force changed the face of rugby

Rob Kearney and Garry Ringrose will both be available for Ireland’s Guinness Series meeting with the All Blacks on Saturday. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Rob Kearney and Garry Ringrose back in training for Ireland

International
Gerry Thornley
November 13, 2018, 15:25

Pair missed Saturday’s win over Argentina but are available for clash with All Blacks

Devin Toner made a big impact coming off the replacements bench against the Pumas. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Ireland v All Blacks - who should start this weekend?

International
Gavin Cummiskey
November 13, 2018, 12:45

Our writers pick the Irish sides they want to see take on the mighty All Blacks

Japan’s scrum in action against the All Blacks in Tokyo at the start of the month. Photograph: Getty Images

Jamie Joseph reveals Japan’s players being paid only €15.59 a day

Rugby
Sean Ingle
November 13, 2018, 08:50

‘There was a real rugby fever after the World Cup. The majority have moved on now’

The All Blacks perform the haka before facing Ireland at the Aviva two years ago. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Gerry Thornley: For one week only let’s park the World Cup

International
Gerry Thornley
November 13, 2018, 07:00

Meeting with All Blacks could influence next year but it can also stand on its own two feet

New Zealand on the attack during their 6-5 win over Ireland in 1963.

On a cold December day Ireland’s ‘15 victims’ almost slayed the All Blacks

International
Keith Duggan
November 13, 2018, 06:55

Ireland and the All Blacks through the years: Low scoring affair in 1963 almost brought a win

Ryan Crotty takes an offload from Dane Coles (not pictured) to score the winning try in the closing moments against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in 2013. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho.

Crotty and Coles reflect All Blacks’ respect for Ireland

International
Gerry Thornley
November 13, 2018, 06:00

Players were on losing side in Chicago and don’t want to experience that feeling again

Jonathan Sexton of Ireland prepares to take a penalty during the Test match wi over Argentina. Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

Johnny Sexton knows beating the best could crown him the best

International
Gavin Cummiskey
November 13, 2018, 06:00

Ireland outhalf will come up against fellow player of the year nominee Beauden Barrett

Tana Umaga and Brian O’Driscoll perform a Maori Hongi at a media event ahead of Ireland’s Guinness Series meeting with the All Blacks. Photo: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Speargate 13 years on: O’Driscoll and Umaga bury the hatchet

International
Gerry Thornley
November 13, 2018, 05:00

No bad blood between the pair as they meet in Dublin ahead of November internationals

Dillon Hunt of the All Blacks tackles Yusuke Niwai of Japan during the November Test match at Tokyo Stadium, Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. Photograph: Hannah Peters/Getty Images

Japan coach Jamie Joseph refuses to get drawn into a war of words with Jones

International
Gerard Meagher
November 12, 2018, 22:00

With some key players absent, Joseph is expected to blood a fairly inexperienced team at Twickenham

Ireland’s Jonathan Sexton speaks to the press ahead of Saturday’s Guinness Series meeting with New Zealand. Photo: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho

Sexton says Henshaw’s absence will be keenly felt

International
Gavin Cummiskey
November 12, 2018, 14:38

Outside centre suffered injury before Pumas win which rules him out of All Blacks clash

Robbie Henshaw will miss Saturday’s All Blacks clash with a hamstring injury. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw out of All Blacks clash

International
November 12, 2018, 13:34

Henshaw pulled hamstring before Argentina win and will miss rest of November series

A television official saw the boot of Courtney Lawes cross the invisible offside line a millisecond before TJ Perenara motioned to kick in the All Blacks' narrow victory over England

The Offload: Evidence not compelling in Lawes offside call

International
Gavin Cummiskey
November 12, 2018, 11:40

Stander says he never witnessed doping problems at Craven Week national trials

Ireland’s Devin Toner claims a lineout during the international against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Liam Toland: Plenty for Ireland to work on ahead of ultimate test

International
Liam Toland
November 12, 2018, 07:24

For all the positive field possession, Ireland struggled to break Argentina’s resistance

Bundee Aki has become a key player for Ireland since his debut in 2017. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Backstabbers or boys done good: how do All Blacks view Celtic Kiwis?

International
Gregor Paul
November 12, 2018, 06:30

Concept of scouring the world for players is one that is little loved in New Zealand

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Pro14 Table & Fixtures

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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Ireland's Kieran Marmion gets over for the game's opening try in the autumn international against Argentina. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

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Man Utd Legends XI 2 Glasgow Celtic/Republic of Ireland XI 2 (Man Utd win 3-2 on penalties). The two teams stand for a minute's silence before the Liam Miller tribute match at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork, 25/9/2018. Photograph: Inpho/Tommy Dickson

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