Rotorua

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Rhys Ruddock scores a try for Ireland in the World Cup against Russia at Kobe City, Japan. That match against Russia was his first, and thus far only, competitive start. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Gerry Thornley: Ruddock hasn’t enjoyed rub of the green in Ireland career

Back in the summer of 2010, a 19-year-old with a prodigious build and talent was rerouted from the IRB Under-20 World Championship in Argentina, where(...)

Passengers walk along a platform at Wellington Railway Station in Wellington, New Zealand last week. Photograph: Photographer: Mark Coote/Bloomberg
New Zealand tightens border measures as Covid-19 enters ‘dangerous new phase’

New Zealand is introducing stricter measures to strengthen its border as more citizens access increased flights to come home. “While the world enters(...)

Johnny Sexton kicks at goal during Wednesday’s Captain’s Run at the Kobe Misaki Stadium in Japan. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Rugby World Cup: Ireland need statement victory in no-win game against Russia

Ireland v Russia Venue: Kobe Stadium. Kick-off: 7.15pm local time/11.15am Irish time. On TV: Live on Eir and RTÉ (ROI) and ITV (NI) and live radio (...)

Ross Moriarty's Lions tour has been ended by injury. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images
Late Lions call-ups: Gatland adds quartet of Welsh players

As expected, and as long since indicated by Warren Gatland, a quartet of Welsh players who played against Tonga in Eden Park last Friday have been add(...)

The selection of Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs as outhalf for the New Zealand Maori looks like a signature selection. Photograph: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images
New Zealand Maori will raise stakes once again for the Lions

NZ Maori v British and Irish Lions Venue: International Stadium, Rotorua. Kick-off:Saturday, 7.35pm local time (8.35am Irish time). On TV: Live o(...)

Peter O’Mahony: “I don’t think I want to bring anything different. I just want to bring my game and try and play as well as I can.” Photograph: Billy Stickland/Inpho
Captain O’Mahony ready to lead from the front for Lions

Peter O’Mahony screamed midweek captain even before the Lions squad was announced but, a week out from the first Test against the All Blacks, Warren G(...)