Umaga and Mealamu got away with it but the incident tarnished All Blacks’ brilliant series win

Leinster legend on the reopening of New Zealand and the return of rugby action

Old boys club set to remain in power at World Rugby; IRFU chef cooking up a storm

I’ve never ever come across such shocked and crestfallen players as those All Blacks

A copy of the 103-page disciplinary report has been leaked to Sky News

What are the major challenges the latest New Zealand rugby head coach is set to face . . .

Steve Hansen fronts up and offers no excuses after crushing semi-final defeat to England

In absence of constant evolution, our game plan became the rock Ireland perished upon

Ireland and New Zealand have shared two wins apiece since 2013. That will change on Saturday

Welsh referee well accustomed to the demands of the big occasion

Ireland must endure purgatory of intense humidity during showdown with Russians

The Misaki is like playing rugby inside a sauna and water breaks will be allowed

Outhalf Johnny Sexton to lead side in Kobe; Jordi Murphy straight into the side

Tuesday’s session against the Kobelco Steelers was due to be an open event

‘There’s a lot less experience without him. Johnny Sexton is a key player’

All you need to know for Joe Schmidt's team's second pool game in Shizuoka

Kiwi has proved a remarkable servant for Brave Blossoms and is looking forward to fourth RWC

New Zealand win the 2011 Rugby World Cup thanks to penalty scored by back-up outhalf

New Zealand coach playing cards close to his chest in quest for ‘threepeat’

When it comes to the showpiece of the world game, Ireland’s outhalf remains mired in regret

Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton not at heights of 2018 but are primed for World Cup tilt

All Blacks were on a highway to hell, but their World Cup outlook is now a whole lotta rosy

Losing to Australia will give All Blacks a jolt, but will it be enough to keep them on top?

Former taoiseach part of victorious crew at event off the Isle of Wight on Thursday

It’s one thing to be a great rugby player, but to motivate players is another job altogether

Gregor Townsend is right to gamble on his instinctive playmaker in Ireland clash

Joe Schmidt, Johnny Sexton, Tadhg Furlong and Stuart Lancaster all nominated

The Ireland outhalf would be a worthy winner but faces competition from the likes of Beauden Barrett

Schmidt’s side have grown since and Chicago 2016 changed the narrative for Irish rugby

Former Ireland outhalf believes playing field between sides has never been so level

Irish system gave coach everything he needed to transform Ireland into a top team

There will be plenty at stake for both teams and players with a World Cup looming

Champions Cup top points scorer praises Carbery, describing his growth as ‘staggering’

A look at the 20 sides in the 2018-19 Heineken Cup who are bidding for the ultimate prize

Ireland picked Johnny Sexton when he played in Paris, so why not white-hot winger Zebo?

Former Ireland outhalf’s time with Crusaders helping him to master his new trade

David Nucifora wary of parochialism but says players need to be repatriated for depth

Australian flanker shows he still has tons to offer after 18-month international sabbatical

McGrath says being forced to grind out victory in Champions Cup made it extra special

Racing 92 didn’t fatigue as expected because they were able to dictate tempo of the game