Carlos Spencer

Danny Cipriani omission proves joy is not Eddie Jones’s priority

Cipriani has started only five Tests in past decade and never featured at a World Cup

English vanities mauled by tactically astute Scotland

Efficient England discover inspiration, artistry and passion trump the grinding game

Jono Gibbes makes Ireland his port of call again

Former All Black will arrive at Ulster having thrived out of comfort zone at Clermont

Gordon D’Arcy: Expect the unexpected from Ireland

Expect something new from Ireland and Joe Schmidt, something to ignite Ireland’s Six Nations

All Blacks are machine because of quality of coaching, says Howlett

Former Munster winger says there is no magic formula to New Zealand’s success

Dan Carter gets ending his brilliant career deserves

All Black can ride off into sunset having delivered on world’s biggest stage

Dan Carter looking to finish off with one final defining moment

The outhalf will play his final match for the All-Blacks in tomorrow’s World Cup final

Australia v New Zealand: a Rugby World Cup history

Ahead of next weekend’s final we look back at the rival’s three tournament meetings

Springboks New Zealand’s ‘ultimate rival’, says Conrad Smith

The All Blacks and South Africa renew their rivalry on Saturday in World Cup semis

RWC # 19: Carlos Spencer does the ‘Carlos Spencer’

Mercurial All Black produces stunning piece of skill against Boks in 2003 quarter-final

RWC #20: Gregan taunts New Zealand: ‘Four more years boys, four more years’

All Blacks’ wait for second World Cup continues after 2003 semi-final loss to Australia

Leo Cullen and the making of a Leinster leader

Appointment as head coach of 37-year-old student of the game should not surprise

Kane Douglas ends brief stay as Leinster agrees deal for his release

Secondrow has arrived home in Australia where he’s set to join Queensland

Ian Madigan ready to lay down marker as Leinster face Castres in Champions Cup

Versatile 24-year-old wants number 10 jersey but is happy to play anywhere in backline

Carter to bring up 100 caps for All Blacks against England

Outhalf to reach landmark at Twickenham as both coaches names sides

Young Ireland team keeps USA at bay

Joe Schmidt era starts with controlled but extremely nervy victory over more experienced US side

Lions eventually tame the Reds

Ireland wing suffers broken hand that will require an operation

Mullingar days and Aviva nights lead genial Schmidt to take Ireland’s call

Follows well-worn path of New Zealand coaches proving themselves overseas

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