Richie Mo’unga again influential as double defending champions win New Zealand derby

Pressing need to strengthen ties between four provinces and their AIL clubs

Private equity investment may see English sides target All Black stars post World Cup

I’ve been telling everyone in New Zealand that we now have a real, sustainable rivalry

Massive defensive effort proves key as first home win over the All Blacks is finally secured

A look at Steve Hansen’s All Blacks ahead of Saturday night’s Aviva Stadium showdown

‘The All Blacks can put the most points on you in the shortest space of time’

Ireland players now believe they are capable of beating the number one side in the world

Players were on losing side in Chicago and don’t want to experience that feeling again

Stander says he never witnessed doping problems at Craven Week national trials

‘Big players get up. If they think they are right to play, let them play,’ says New Zealand coach

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

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

Compelling game swung on controversial decision to disallow Earls’s ‘try’

Rassie Erasmus recalls Francois Louw for Pretoria encounter

Uncapped prop Ta’avao on bench as Sam Whitelock captains side to face the Pumas

Rassie Erasmus recalls Handre Pollard, as Beauden Barrett returns for All Blacks

All Blacks forced into changes after injuries to Ryan Crotty and Rieko Ioane

Hooper starts in Sydney after recovering from injury sustained against Ireland in June

Ronan O’Gara’s first term with New Zealand side ends with final victory in Christchurch

All Blacks ran in three tries while France lock Paul Gabrillagues was sin-binned

Jacques Brunel and Steve Hansen in World Cup planning mode ahead of Test clash

All Black and Toulon concentrating on what they will bring to the quarter-final clash

Result shows that Ireland ‘are going to work hard no matter how ominous the situation’

Wales’ long wait for a victory over New Zealand continues

All Blacks secure 11th consecutive win against Les Bleus

South Africa restore pride with battling display at Newlands

New Zealand will again test us in every department, says South Africa coach Coetzee

Rugby union in a state of confusion two years out from World Cup in Japan

Michael Cheika unhappy with Brodie Retallick incident during New Zealand’s 35-29 win

Centre served four-match ban after red card in second Test against Lions

Tullow Tank’s presence in final Test means Gatland can retain victorious back-row

Lions’ ability to cut off the supply of quick ball at source laid the foundation to Wellington win

Full-back suffered concussion in opening win, Ryan Crotty also out for New Zealand

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

O’Brien’s try threw the visitors a lifeline but New Zealand’s class told long before the end

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen happy for his side to get ‘down and dirty’ if required

TV View: Forget Day of Destiny, we can’t wait for Day of Destiny: Part II™

Aaron Smith, Sam Cane and Kieren Read excel as New Zealand take a 1-0 series lead

Tourists have their moments but Lions unable to live with All Blacks pace