Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Savea to win 100th cap in South African showdown

All Blacks legend Ardie Savea will hit the Test centurion milestone on Saturday after being named to start in the mouthwatering Eden Park clash between the New Zealand and South Africa.

Rugby • 04 Sep

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - AUGUST 23: Players of Argentina celebrates after winning the Rugby Championship 2025 match between Argentina Pumas and New Zealand All Blacks at Jose Amalfitani Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo by Mar

Pumas writing own history with win over All Blacks

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi hailed a historic win over New Zealand in the Rugby Championship on Saturday but did not want to compare the current Pumas' achievements with successful teams of the past.

Rugby • 25 Aug

New Zealand's All Blacks wing Sevu Reece scores

All Blacks dig in for opening win against Los Pumas

Winger Sevu Reece and substitute hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho scored two tries each as New Zealand saw off an Argentina resurgence to open their Rugby Championship campaign with a 41-24 win in Cordoba on Saturday.

Rugby • 16 Aug

Savea to spend season in Japan after November Tests

All Blacks star back row Ardie Savea will skip Super Rugby with Moana Pasifika next year and take a sabbatical in Japan at the Kobe Steelers club, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has announced.

Rugby • 17 Jun

The All Blacks and Ineos have reached a sponsorship settlement

All Blacks and Ineos reach sponsorship settlement

Manchester United co-owner Ineos and New Zealand Rugby have announced a settlement has been reached in their sponsorship contract dispute.

Rugby • 01 Apr

Ireland claimed their first win against the All Blacks in Chicago in 2016

Ireland to face All Blacks in Soldier Field rematch

Ireland will return to Chicago for a rematch with New Zealand at Soldier Field in November of 2025.

Rugby • 18 Feb

New Zealand Rugby accuses INEOS of sponsorship breaches

Manchester United co-owner Ineos has been accused of failing to honour a sponsorship agreement with New Zealand Rugby.

Rugby • 11 Feb

Jordie Barrett went off injured against France

Leinster-bound Barrett misses NZ's last tour Test

Leinster-bound Jordie Barrett has been ruled out of New Zealand's Test with Italy this Saturday with a knee injury.

Rugby • 21 Nov 24

France's players celebrate their victory at the end of a thriller

France end All Blacks streak with thrilling victory

France were their unpredictable selves as they beat New Zealand 30-29 in a superb, thrilling Autumn Nations Series test to end the All Blacks' five-match winning streak on Saturday.

Rugby • 16 Nov 24

Semi Radradra's yellow card was upgraded to red following a bunker review

Fiji winger Radradra to miss Ireland clash

Fiji winger Semi Radradra will miss this month's internationals against Spain and Ireland after being handed a three-week ban on Tuesday for his red card in Sunday's 24-19 win over Wales.

Rugby • 13 Nov 24

Mack Hansen has scored nine tries in 22 appearances for Ireland

Ireland comeback like a 'dream come true' for Hansen

Winger Mack Hansen says he didn't know if he'd get another shot with Ireland after a lengthy injury lay-off.

Rugby • 12 Nov 24

Mack Hansen has scored nine tries in 22 caps for Ireland

Ireland comeback like a 'dream come true' for Hansen

Winger Mack Hansen says he didn't know if he'd get another shot with Ireland after a lengthy injury lay-off.

Rugby • 11 Nov 24

Tadhg Furlong pictured at training last week

'Home truths' in Irish camp as Furlong trains for Pumas

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong is in contention to return for Friday's Autumn Nations Series clash against Argentina after missing the defeat to New Zealand.

Rugby • 11 Nov 24

Hugo Keenan (r) with Felipe Contepomi at Leinster training in 2020

Keenan looking forward to Contepomi reunion

Ireland's Hugo Keenan credits Argentina boss Felipe Contepomi with playing a huge part in his development as a younger player.

Rugby • 10 Nov 24

Keenan looking forward to Contepomi reunion

Ireland's Hugo Keenan credits Argentina boss Felipe Contepomi with playing a huge part in his development as a younger player.

Rugby • 11 Nov 24

'Good teams bounce back' - Farrell calls for a reaction

Andy Farrell insists he will get a reaction out of his Ireland squad, as they look to get their Autumn Nations Series campaign back on track against Argentina following Friday's defeat to New Zealand.

Rugby • 11 Nov 24

Joe McCarthy was one of the players who underperformed against New Zealand

Farrell rues Ireland 'overplaying' in All Blacks loss

Andy Farrell conceded his Ireland team overplayed at times during their Autumn Nations Series loss to New Zealand on Friday.

Rugby • 10 Nov 24

Farrell rues Ireland 'overplaying' in All Blacks loss

Andy Farrell conceded his Ireland team overplayed at times during their Autumn Nations Series loss to New Zealand on Friday.

Rugby • 09 Nov 24

Scott Barrett squares up to Joe McCarthy

Barrett upset with 'below the line' shot from McCarthy

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett believes Joe McCarthy took a cheap shot on Damian McKenzie during Ireland's Autumn Nations Series loss at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 09 Nov 24

Scott Robertson's New Zealand side face France in Paris next Saturday night

Robertson energised by All Blacks' efficiency

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson said his side showed their most astute game management since he took charge at the start of this year in Friday's clinical 23-13 win Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 09 Nov 24

Andy Farrell: 'It's a funny old feeling because we don't tend to have it too much in that dressing room'

Farrell: We became a little bit too desperate

Andy Farrell felt Ireland "suppressed" themselves during a 23-13 loss to New Zealand, which ended a 19-game home winning run.

Rugby • 08 Nov 24

Ireland were ahead for only two minutes all night

McKenzie steers All Blacks to victory over Ireland

Ireland suffered a first home defeat in 20 games as New Zealand made little of their underdog status to record a 23-13 win in Dublin.

Rugby • 09 Nov 24

Ireland 13-23 New Zealand - recap

Follow our minute by minute coverage from Aviva Stadium as Ireland take on New Zealand in the Autumn Nations Series

Rugby • 14 Nov 24

Will Jordan starts at full-back for New Zealand

Jackman: Ireland can look to exploit Jordan positioning

Bernard Jackman believes Will Jordan could be the weak link in the New Zealand defence that Ireland should look to expose on Friday.

Rugby • 07 Nov 24

Caelan Doris will captain Ireland against New Zealand

Doris: RWC heartbreak 'all part of the journey'

Caelan Doris is determined to harness the painful lessons of Ireland's World Cup anguish as he prepares to begin his captaincy against New Zealand.

Rugby • 07 Nov 24