Taking his father’s advice to head to New Zealand he's worked hard for his opportunities

A career interrupted by World War One saw him captain Ireland and win at Wimbledon

Compromise anthem could run deeper than symbolism of All Blacks’ celebrated Haka

‘One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, or one man’s treasure is another man’s trash’

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Gardaí confirm they are investigating ‘criminal damage’ to statue in St Stephen’s Green

Focused world champions will have Auckland-born Connacht star firmly in their sights

World Cup winner Sam Whitelock says rugby ‘is only a game’ compared to war

Side have won 83 of their past 93 Tests thanks to their relentless pursuit of innovation

There are four Ireland teams in action in the coming days plus tennis, darts, GAA, golf and cycling

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Aussies and Kiwis are the best of friends – but all affection vanishes on the field of play

All Black lit up forlorn November afternoon when he visited Donegal a decade ago