SIX UNCAPPED PLAYERS have been named in New Zealand’s 32-man squad for their upcoming three-Test series against Wales. Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Elliot Dixon, Liam Squire, Ardie Savea, Damian McKenzie and Seta Tamanivalu make up the six debutants, and the number increases to seven with Tom Franklin, who was included as one of two injury replacements. Israel Dagg also fought his way back Read more about New era: Seven uncapped All Blacks named in first squad since World Cup triumph[…]

Ireland 33New Zealand 24 By John Fallon in Manchster HAIL THE HEROES! The first Irish men’s team ever to defeat New Zealand, and boy did they do it in style. Nigel Carolan’s men dealt with everything that was thrown at them and gave it back to the Baby Blacks in spades to seal a historic Read more about Hail the heroes! U20s become first-ever Irish men’s team to beat New Zealand[…]

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NIGEL CAROLAN’S SIDE will have to overcome hosts England if they are to become the first Ireland side to win the World Rugby U20 Championship. After an emphatic 37-7 win against Argentina earlier this evening, Carolan’s charges became the first Irish side to reach the decider, continuing their fine form in the competition after wins Read more about Ireland to face England in World Rugby U20 Championship final[…]

MUNSTER BOSS JOHANN van Graan has indicated that he is looking to add an attack coach to his staff ahead of next season. The South African head coach has previously suggested he will bring in a new face to his coaching team but speaking at Munster’s training centre in the University of Limerick yesterday, van Read more about Van Graan indicates Munster are looking for a new attack coach[…]

THE WELLINGTON HURRICANES ended a 20-year nightmare this morning when Beauden Barrett in scintillating form engineered a 20-3 victory over the Golden Lions on Saturday for their maiden Super Rugby title. On a miserable, wet night in Wellington, man-of-the-match Barrett was everywhere for the Hurricanes and settled the outcome with an audacious try 12 minutes Read more about Super Barrett gives Hurricanes their maiden crown[…]

AUSTRALIA COACH MICHAEL Cheika struck back at mounting criticism of his side as he looks for a face-saving performance in Saturday’s second Test against New Zealand. Click Here: new zealand warriors rugby store After being humiliated 42-8 in Sydney last week, the Wallabies have been publicly rubbished by fans, the media and even ex-Test players Read more about ‘It’s very easy for people to put the boot in’: Cheika tells critics to back wounded Wallabies[…]

RASSIE ERASMUS’ MUNSTER look to build on a fine start to their Guinness Pro12 campaign when they face the Cardiff Blues this evening in Musgrave Park [KO 7.35pm, TG4]. The Welsh region have their own reasons to be optimistic for this meeting, after they impressed in a 34-16 win over Edinburgh last weekend. Attacking steps Read more about Keatley looks to control Munster as Stander makes provincial return[…]

IT HAS BEEN a long 12 months but Munster skipper Peter O’Mahony looks set to make his return from a knee injury against Zebre this weekend. O’Mahony could also be joined by South African centre Jaco Taute on his debut, while Irish international Tommy O’Donnell and Simon Zebo are also in the mix for Rassie Erasmus’s Read more about We’ve waited 12 months to see Peter O’Mahony – but the wait is nearly over[…]

Matt Healy scores Connacht’s match-winning try. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO A FASCINATING WEEKEND of Guinness Pro14 action has made the play-off picture somewhat clearer heading into the penultimate round of fixtures, with Ulster and Connacht emerging as the big winners. After two disappointing weeks, Dan McFarland’s Ulster hit top gear by clinching a crucial bonus-point victory Read more about Connacht’s nail-biter, Leinster beaten at home and all the Pro14 highlights[…]