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Ireland take on the All Blacks in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington across three Test matches

Five big questions for Ireland's tour of New Zealand

With Ireland's series in New Zealand arguably the most important in their history, Neil Treacy examines the key talking points around both Andy Farrell's side, and the game as a whole.

Rugby • 26 Jun 22

TJ Perenara led the All Blacks' Haka against Ireland last November

Maori's Perenara not expecting Irish to change plan

TJ Perenara isn't expecting Ireland to come at the Maori All Blacks with anything different than what earned Andy Farrell's men victory over New Zealand last November.

Rugby • 23 Jun 22

Clayton McMillan (c) has named 11 debutants in a 28-man squad

Maoris looking forward to taking on 'one of the best'

Maori All Blacks head coach Clayton McMillan says he can't wait to see his side in action against Ireland after a five-year wait to play a tier 1 nation.

All Blacks • 29 Jun 22

TJ Perenara could make his Maori All Blacks bow against Ireland

Perenara named in Maori squad after All Blacks omission

Omitted New Zealand scrum-half TJ Perenara has been named in the Maori All Blacks squad for their two matches against Ireland.

Rugby • 15 Jun 22

Ireland have confirmed two additional matches on the summer tour

Ireland to play Māori All Blacks on summer tour

Ireland have confirmed two mid-week fixtures against the Māori All Blacks on this year's summer tour in addition to the three Test series against New Zealand.

Rugby • 16 May 22

Maori All Black Wainui dies in car crash aged 25

Maori All Blacks back Sean Wainui died aged 25 in a car accident on Monday, New Zealand Rugby said in a statement.

Rugby • 18 Oct 21

Dalton Papalii of the All Blacks makes a break against Tonga

16-try All Blacks annihilate callow Tonga

Winger Will Jordan scored five tries as the All Blacks opened their 2021 campaign with a record-equalling 102-0 trouncing of an inexperienced Tonga side on Saturday at Auckland's Mount Smart Stadium.

Rugby • 03 Jul 21

The USA could round out a perfect season against Ireland

USA name team to take on Ireland

Head coach Gary Gold expects the United States' "greatest challenge yet" when facing Ireland in a bid to complete an unlikely perfect season.

Rugby • 22 Nov 18

Lions' Peter O'Mahony receives a hongi after the game

Gatland pleased with 'smart' Lions after victory

Warren Gatland was pleased with his side's dominance as the Lions defeated the Maori All Blacks 32-10 in Rotorua and hopes it stands them in good stead for their opening Test against New Zealand.

Rugby • 17 Jun 17

O'Brien and Sexton help Lions outclass Maori All Blacks

A brutal forward pack assault silenced the Maori All Blacks and handed the Lions a vital, morale-boosting 32-10 victory.

Rugby • 17 Jun 17

Gallery: Maori All Blacks v Lions

A selection of images from the Lions' fifth game against the Maori All Blacks.

Rugby • 17 Jun 17

Five Irish players started for the Lions

Recap: Ireland beat Japan, Lions overcome Maoris

Relive all the action from the Lions' fifth tour game against the Maori All Blacks, and Ireland's win over Japan.

Rugby • 17 Jun 17

James Lowe: 'I guess on Saturday night I'm trying to run over him and next year I'll be trying to look after him.'

Leinster-bound Lowe wants to 'run over' Sexton

Leinster-bound James Lowe will have no qualms about bidding to "run over" future team-mate Johnny Sexton in Saturday's Maori All Blacks clash.

Rugby • 16 Jun 17

James Lowe starts for the Maori All Blacks against the Lions

Lowe reveals how old friends sold him on Leinster

New Leinster signing James Lowe will come face to face with some of his new team-mates when the Maori All Blacks face the Lions tomorrow, but he revealed is was his old friends that convinced him to move to Dublin.

Rugby • 16 Jun 17

Johnny Sexton, left, and Peter O'Mahony will both start against the Maori All Blacks

Recap: Your Morning Sports Updates

The Lions team to face the Maori All Blacks has a strong Irish feel, Joe Schmidt names his team to face Japan and there's more reaction to Conor McGregor versus Floyd Mayweather.

Other sport • 15 Jun 17

Peter O'Mahony will be joined in the backrow by Sean O'Brien and Toby Faletau

'Honoured' O'Mahony to captain Lions against Maoris

Peter O'Mahony will captain the British & Irish Lions against the Maori All Blacks in Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday, one of seven Irish players in the matchday squad.

Rugby • 15 Jun 17

The Lions were defeated by a single point by the Highlanders

Scrum concerns for Gatland ahead of Maori All Blacks

The time for tinkering with the British and Irish Lions side is over as the tourists head to Rotorua for what many view as an unofficial fourth test against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.

Rugby • 14 Jun 17

Tommy O'Donnell will skipper Munster for the first time

Tommy O'Donnell to captain Munster against Maori

Munster have made four changes for Friday's clash against the Maori All Blacks, with Tommy O’Donnell to captain the province for the first time.

Rugby • 10 Nov 16

Munster hosted the All Blacks in 2008 but face the Maori All Blacks for the first time

Munster to host Maori All Blacks in November

Munster will host the Maori All Blacks at Thomond Park on 11 November.

Rugby • 10 May 16

Maori All Blacks

Five big questions for Ireland's tour of New Zealand

Maori's Perenara not expecting Irish to change plan

Maoris looking forward to taking on 'one of the best'

Perenara named in Maori squad after All Blacks omission

Ireland to play Māori All Blacks on summer tour

Maori All Black Wainui dies in car crash aged 25

16-try All Blacks annihilate callow Tonga

USA name team to take on Ireland

Gatland pleased with 'smart' Lions after victory

O'Brien and Sexton help Lions outclass Maori All Blacks

Gallery: Maori All Blacks v Lions

Recap: Ireland beat Japan, Lions overcome Maoris

Leinster-bound Lowe wants to 'run over' Sexton

Lowe reveals how old friends sold him on Leinster

Recap: Your Morning Sports Updates

'Honoured' O'Mahony to captain Lions against Maoris

Scrum concerns for Gatland ahead of Maori All Blacks

Tommy O'Donnell to captain Munster against Maori

Munster to host Maori All Blacks in November

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