All Blacks flyhalf Dan Carter was ruled out of Saturday's third and final Test against Ireland with a hamstring strain as coach Steve Hansen made six changes to the starting side that was pushed to the brink last week in Christchurch.
Michael Corcoran reports on New Zealand's 22-19 win over Ireland in Christchurch
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll could not hide his disappointment after his side suffered a last-minute Test defeat to New Zealand in Christchurch.
Daniel Carter kicked an 80th-minute drop goal to give New Zealand a tense 22-19 victory over Ireland in Christchurch on Saturday to claim the three-Test series with a game to spare.
Relive Ireland's narrow second Test defeat to New Zealand in Christchurch with Tadhg Peavoy's text commentary.
Kevin McLaughlin has declared that Ireland will be up to speed against a dangerous New Zealand side in the second Test at Christchurch.
Kevin McLaughlin has vowed Ireland will have a "good go" at New Zealand in Saturday's second Test after admitting they struggled with the All Blacks' pace last weekend.
Captain Brian O'Driscoll insists Ireland "are not playing here for second best" as they look to respond to their emphatic defeat by the All Blacks when they meet again in Christchurch on Saturday.
Ireland's New Zealand born coach Greg Feek reveals that emotions are high ahead of a return to Christchurch
Ireland assistant coach Mark Tainton hopes his side will have learnt from the mistakes they made in last weekend's defeat to New Zealand when they take to the field for Saturday's second Test.
Ireland back row Sean O'Brien believes Ireland can cause an upset when they take on New Zealand in their second summer test in Christchurch on Saturday morning.
The dates and venues for Ireland's three-Test tour of New Zealand in June 2012 have been announced, with one Test set to take place in Christchurch.
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter believes the earthquake which rocked Christchurch last month will act as a spur for the All Blacks to win this year's World Cup on home soil.
The seven Rugby World Cup matches due to be played in earthquake-hit Christchurch will be moved to other venues in New Zealand, tournament organisers have announced.
The New Zealand government have conceded Christchurch may not be able to host Rugby World Cup matches following this week's catastrophic earthquake.
Ireland has secured a gold and a silver medal at the IPC Athletics World Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Irish team has settled in well ahead of the IPC World Athletics Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand, later this month.
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw hailed an outstanding defensive effort by his side as they retained the Bledisloe Cup with a hard-fought 20-10 victory over Australia at AMI Stadium in Christchurch.
New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has warned his team against complacency ahead of the Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia, with the All Blacks seeking to wrap up the Tri Nations title at Christchurch's AMI Stadium on Saturday.
Australia coach Robbie Deans has urged his team to learn from mistakes made last weekend ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup-Tri Nations clash with New Zealand in Christchurch.