Lions coach concerned after scrumhalf targeted during first Test defeat in Auckland

‘We’re not just a team that play fantasy rugby. We play down and dirty rugby too’

Warren Gatland asks referees to clamp down on dangerous harassment of Conor Murray

All Blacks issue warning with 78-0 win in preparation of first Lions Test on Saturday

Fullback Ben Smith will lead the side for the first time in the absence of Kieran Read

Warren Gatland’s side must face all five of New Zealand’s red hot domestic franchises

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

Superb Ireland performances not enough to stop New Zealand team intent on revenge

Gavin Cummiskey gives his verdict on individual performances of Joe Schmidt’s side

They came with revenge on their mind and some of their big names were on top form

Beauden Barrett and team-mates won’t forget one-year anniversary of legend’s death

Steve Hansen recalls fit again secondrows to beef up pack for rematch with Ireland

Ireland preyed on New Zealand’s inexperience to beat All Blacks at their own game

Stunning performance by Irish rugby team in Chicago sees New Zealand finally beaten

Joe Schmidt’s side went toe-to-toe with the world champions and outscored them

A perfect 10 for scrum half Conor Murray on a day all the Irish players excelled

18 and out: Gaving Cummiskey rates Steve Hansen’s side after their first defeat of 2016

“You can’t be off on your game, because they’ll penalise you”

Flanker will make his first start at lock for New Zealand on Saturday

New Zealand will meet Ireland in Chicago next month

New Zealand’s forwards against Springboks showed level Ireland need to reach

Hooker Dane Coles inspires three tries in second-half blitz in Christchurch

Australia beaten by 20 points as New Zealand outhalf Beauden Barrett chips in with nine

Biggest defeat against NZ in 20 years - on course for another Bledisloe Cup defeat

Outhalf scores 26 points as New Zealand dish out hammering to Warren Gatland’s tourists

Eden Park remains a fortress as plucky tourists miss a chance to make history

New Zealand have lost leaders but Wales will need to be at their best to secure historic win

This weekend it all comes back to the mental strength of the collective

‘Irish Times’ team looks back at an eventful tournament and pick their highs and lows

Michael Cheika rewarded for Australia’s resurgence with coach of the year award

Richie McCaw’s men leave very best for last in retaining Webb Ellis trophy

All Blacks make history with a littany of broken records as they go back-to-back

Wallabies got back to within four points before All Blacks pulled clear at Twickenham

Outhalf and backrow put in stunning displays as All Blacks retain title

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

Some of the strategies planned for tomorrow could be seen printed on a piece of paper

New Zealand and Australia both have two nominees, Scotland and Wales have one

World Cup final one-off game and anything can happen – but Australia must attack

Rugby World Cup final: All Blacks might just have enough in tank to defeat Australia

Two tries prove the difference as All Blacks secure place in Rugby World Cup final