Wayne Smith

Japan hoping to maintain momentum with win over Samoa

The Japanese public has taken to devouring rugby stories as it gets to know its heroes

Captain Johnny Sexton confirms he is fit to kick at goal

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

Dave Rennie busy fine-tuning Glasgow powerhouse

Ex-Waikato Chiefs head coach has overseen a marked improvement in Scottish club

Isa Nacewa: Leinster can expect all out war against Saracens

In battles like these you need to get away with whatever you can

Conor O’Shea not bothered by speculation over his job at Italy

Rumours abound Racing 92 coaches Laurent Travers and Laurent Labit are being lined up

Steve Hansen departure to coincide with huge challenges for All Blacks

He has been part of the team’s coaching staff as head coach or assistant coach since 2004

Joe Schmidt turned down New Zealand approach to sign Ireland extension

NZ Rugby chief Steve Tew confirms offer was made late last year

Isa Nacewa: Black magic no longer casts a spell on Ireland

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

Conor O’Shea desperate for Italy to finally fire shots at Ireland

Head coach says team is making progress and beginning to create options in all positions

Shaun Edwards open to other offers

‘If I get an offer as a head coach in rugby league or rugby union, I will listen to it’

Conor O’Shea makes ‘difficult decision’ to omit Ian McKinley

'This setback will only steel him to put more pressure on the guys ahead of him'

Gordon D’Arcy: Endgame against France showed power of the Joe Schmidt way

Johnny Sexton’s brilliance followed the correct decisions made under pressure

Six Nations 2018: Italy may spring a surprise or two

Weakest team impressed last year and Conor O’Shea will now be hoping for more in 2018

Steve Hansen sees opportunities for All Blacks after tough year

Coach will use autumn games to blood some new players as World Cup cycle gears up

Warren Gatland enjoys a red letter day at Eden Park

British and Irish Lions coach praises his side for securing drawn series with All Blacks

Father of All Blacks’ Barrett clan has plenty to smile about

Kevin ‘Smiley’ Barrett recalls his family’s time in Meath where his sons played GAA

Gregor Paul: Loss to Ireland has primed All Blacks for Lions onslaught

Gatland’s men may struggle to cope with high expectations All Blacks are used to

Kieran Keane a strong contender to be next Connacht coach

Waikato Chiefs backs coach has formidable credentials to succeed Pat Lam

Close but no cigar: How America failed to kill Fidel Castro

From toxic pens to poisoned milkshake, security men calculate 634 failed murder plots

Matt Williams: We will see Ireland’s worth against a pissed-off New Zealand team

Kiwis seek revenge, hoping to inspire those back home affected by the earthquake

Matt Williams: Long-term plan required to catch New Zealand

Ireland have all basic tools needed to challenge the best rugby nation but it will take time

Wayne Smith’s exacting standards keep All Blacks on top

The man known as ‘the Professor’ is a vital cog in New Zealand’s powerful machine

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