New Zealand banished the demons of 2016 in an aptly named ‘The Rematch’ in Chicago on Saturday with Scott Robertson’s charges claiming a compelling 26-13 victory over Ireland. As was the case nine ...

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 ...

The Ulster player was surprisingly chosen ahead of Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw for his 22nd cap – just his ninth Test start ...

AS THE GAME slipped away from Ireland, it was all the more frustrating for Stuart McCloskey. He was sitting on the bench with ...

New Zealand Herald columnist Gregor Paul says rugby’s disciplinary system is failing the sport by punishing unavoidable ...

Fijian international Ben Volavola has signed with the Queensland Reds for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.

Despite ticking virtually every other box on their demanding coach’s to-do list, Rassie Erasmus’ new-look Boks are probably 0 ...

Tadhg Beirne’s red card for a head collision with Beauden Barrett sparked debate over rugby’s protocols. The incident ...

At 33, the Ulsterman won just his 22nd cap in Ireland’s centre and delivered the stand-out performance in green, carrying with confidence, power and penetration. The post-match stats said he’d had the ...

To sum up just how shambolic the spectacle was you’d confidently predict that, despite this autumn hearing the absolute worst they had to offer at the Ryder Cup, even Lowry would have felt sorry for ...

All Blacks assistant coach Tamati Ellison says the group were “a wee bit nervous” around Jordie Barrett’s status for the ...

Outmanoeuvring an Ireland team who managed to upset their usual flow, the All Blacks achieved a 26-13 winning start to their northern tour and immediately set their sights on Scotland in Edinburgh at ...