New Zealand end a nine-year wait to avenge one of their most painful defeats as they comfortably beat Ireland in a Chicago rematch that failed to live up to the pre-game hype.

The All Blacks started their Grand Slam pursuit with a grinding 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago but face a nervous wait over the fate of Barrett brothers Scott and Jordie. The pair were forced off ...

Captain Dan Sheehan admitted Ireland failed to deliver following a resounding 26-13 defeat to New Zealand in Chicago. Andy Farrell’s side initially overcame the controversial early dismissal of Tadhg ...

A belated and decisive final-quarter flourish exorcised the All Blacks’ demons in Chicago to preserve their quest to clinch a Grand Slam tour.

Andy Farrell has identified a “sharpness” issue in his Ireland side’s loss to the All Blacks at Chicago’s Soldier Field after being run off the park in the final quarter of the Test.

Scott and Jordie Barrett appear unlikely to feature in Scotland for the second leg of the Grand Slam tour but, as they jet ...