Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey says his first game against the All Blacks was "right up there" in terms of experiences in his career despite defeat.

With three more tough Tests to come this month, Andy Farrell says: ‘If we can’t stand up to that challenge, then we shouldn’t be here’

The iconic New Zealand rugby team face Ireland in Chicago on Saturday as they seek to reestablish their dominance in the sport

All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison says the group were “a wee bit nervous” around Jordie Barrett’s status for the remainder of their Grand Slam tour

The Barbarians take on the All Blacks XV at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 1.15pm GMT).The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports in the UK and Ireland, and on Sky New Zealand

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett and his brother Jordie are both doubts for Saturday’s test against Scotland after being forced off early in the All Blacks’ weekend win over Ireland in Chicago.

It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain.

Phil Gifford is a Contributing Sports Writer for NZME. He is one of the most-respected voices in New Zealand sports journalism. The All Blacks overcame a poor first half to defeat Ireland 26-13 in Chicago.

Only one word but probably one of the best opening paragraphs in sports journalism. It was in the Chicago Tribune and it applied to the Chicago Cubs defeating the Cleveland Indians 4-3 on November 2nd, 2016, to win baseball’s World Series for the first time since 1908.