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New Zealand 21 British & Irish Lions 24 We have a test series. It’s for days, occasions and most of all games like this that millions love rugby (...)

New Zealand full-back Ben Smith has been ruled out of Saturday’s second Test against the British and Irish Lions. Smith, who suffered concussion duri(...)

NEW ZEALAND 30 BRITISH & IRISH LIONS 15 For an hour, this was an epic occasion and contest. The Lions confirmed their rapid progression over the (...)

Ben Smith: One fine high ball catch was a standout moment shortly before his departure with a HIA, from which he failed to return. Rating: 6 Israel D(...)

New Zealand 30 British & Irish Lions 15 Just too good. The world’s best side at this point in time - and perhaps any other - showed no signs of r(...)

Ireland 9 New Zealand 21 When the final whistle went, the All Blacks had completed their revenge mission over the course of a brutally tough test mat(...)

Seánie O’Brien seemed calm. Standing between Lieutenants Payne and Henshaw, of the newly formed officer class, he more hummed than belted out the anth(...)

Ben Smith – 8 A brilliant open field attacker. Ireland’s best defenders simply couldn’t contain his slippery lateral running that yielded vital yar(...)

Ireland 9 New Zealand 21 No two games are the same and lightning did not strike twice. Ireland strained every sinew, and threw all but the kitchen si(...)

Ireland   15 Rob Kearney Age: 30 Height: 6’1” Weight: 90kg (14st 2lbs) Caps: 70 Points: 67 He got a little gee-up on the way out the door (...)