Ireland linked with return to Soldier Field in Chicago for All Blacks match next year
Joe Schmidt led an Irish men’s team to a first win over his native New Zealand at the ground in 2016
Joe Schmidt led an Irish men’s team to a first win over his native New Zealand at the ground in 2016
Irish team had a 12-point lead at one point before 38 points unanswered from the All Blacks
Australia show great improvement under Joe Schmidt, as England impress
Steve Borthwick’s side led at half time but Beauden Barrett’s introduction off the bench changed the game for the All Blacks
New Zealand make one change with Finlay Christie replacing the injured TJ Perenara at scrumhalf
Versatile 28-year-old who won one cap for the All Blacks will cover for the injured JJ Hanrahan
Missed kicks by fly-half ended up costing England the possibility of rare victory in New Zealand
Steve Borthwick’s side went toe-to-toe with the World Cup finalists and led 15-10 early in the second half
Thirty-two year-old flanker is set to extend his stay at Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath after signing a three-year contract
All Blacks utility back keen to return to Ireland where he spent 18 months in his formative years
All Black secondrow played 153 Test matches for New Zealand and won World Cup titles in 2011 and 2015
World Cup quarter-final rematch set for the Aviva Stadium while Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies also come to town on November 30th
A first rematch since the Rugby World Cup quarter-final will take place on Saturday, November 9th
Former Ireland coach was assistant to the All Blacks at the last Rugby World Cup
Maintaining competitive provincial and national teams is a balancing act for the IRFU but it has served Irish rugby well
Death of Sinéad O’Connor, Dublin riots and RTÉ pay scandal were just some of the stories to hold readers’ attention this year
All Blacks coach Ian Foster says he is keen to continue to work with former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt
Rugby World Cup review: France, England and New Zealand all lost to South Africa in the knockouts despite in some cases comfortably outperforming them on xP
Rugby World Cup peaked in the quarter-finals for attacking play
Many players now play about a 60-minute version of the sport, to be replaced by equally huge men who play even less
Handré Pollard replaced the injured Malcolm Marx and steered them home with unerring kicking displays
‘Aristocrats of world rugby’ deliver splendid final, while Premier League champs Manchester City retain derby bragging rights
Springboks’ remarkable self-belief; Foster won’t forget; defences win World Cups; Pollard’s pivotal call-up; pride in the fall for All Blacks
Cane is the first player to be dismissed in a men’s World Cup final
New Zealand v South Africa preview: Demolished by Springboks just before the tournament started, the All Blacks have the ability to complete a memorable turn-around
Everything you need to know ahead of the clash between teams looking for their fourth William Webb Ellis
Tom Curry made allegation during World Cup semi-final, with English RFU saying it is ‘deeply disappointed’ with decision
Former Ireland and Munster fullback aims to have perfect send-off with South Africa before taking up coaching role with England after World Cup
All Blacks coach Ryan full of admiration for Nche and the Springboks’ scrum
Ten Irish players started every game - not a single player from New Zealand, South Africa or England did the same
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi pays glowing tribute to Leinster-bound Jacques Nienaber
‘I’ll probably have some popcorn and sit there and watch it and I don’t care who wins’
All Blacks into decider in most one-sided semi-final since they beat Wales in Brisbane in 1987
Will Jordan scored two exceptional tries, one against Ireland and one against Uruguay
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices