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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Waikato Chiefs backs coach has formidable credentials to succeed Pat Lam

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

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

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

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

‘Irish Times’ writer Gerry Thornley’s new book examines Connacht’s rise to Pro12 success

Wales head coach dismisses reports claiming he will succeed Stewart Lancaster

Defence coach has made the Wallabies a formidable defensive proposition

The more you understand it the better you cope with it, says veteran Kevin Mealamu

More recriminations as assistant coach faces fresh media inquisition on role

Province say they are looking to recruit ‘a significant international quality figure’ for the full-time post

From the archives: Brian O’Driscoll v New Zealand

Lessons have been learned from previous tours in not winding up these wounded Walllabies