Preview: Fitting rivalry to decide 2023 Rugby World Cup Neil Treacy previews the 2023 Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France. Rugby World Cup • 28 Oct
Where will the Rugby World Cup final be won and lost? Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and former All Black hooker James Parsons to look ahead at the Rugby World Cup final between New … Rugby • 26 Oct
Lenihan: Ireland fall short in game fit for the final Ireland came up just short in an "extraordinary" World Cup quarter-final defeat to New Zealand, according to RTÉ Rugby analyst Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 14 Oct
Ireland's RWC dreams ended by clinical New Zealand Ireland are out of the Rugby World Cup after a 28-24 quarter-final exit to New Zealand. Rugby • 15 Oct
Ireland v New Zealand: All you need to know Team news, TV and radio coverage and everything else you need to know ahead of Ireland's crunch Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand at … Rugby • 13 Oct
Sheehan: Grand Slam grit valuable for All Blacks clash Dan Sheehan believes the nature of Ireland's Grand Slam victory over England will stand to the team when they face the might of New Zealand … Rugby • 13 Oct
Captain Cane leading as best he can in McCaw's shadow Sam Cane is a hard-working openside flanker, but as All Blacks captain he lacks the aura of some who went before him, not least Richie … Rugby • 14 Oct
Walking tightrope of newfound swagger and old baggage Yet again Ireland face into a World Cup quarter-final, but for once there is genuine confidence that they can reach the last four. Conor Neville … Rugby • 14 Oct
New Zealand hit Italy with 14-try mauling New Zealand lit the touchpaper on their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 14-try hammering of Italy. Rugby • 30 Sep
Rugby World Cup recap: France 27-13 New Zealand The opening game of the 2023 RWC saw hosts France take on the mighty All Blacks at the Stade de France. Rugby • 08 Sep
South Africa undone by blistering All Blacks start New Zealand rode another blistering start to a 35-20 victory over South Africa at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday to place one hand on … Rugby • 15 Jul
Holland among All Black picks but Schmidt out New Zealand coach-in-waiting Scott Robertson has named former Munster player Jason Holland among his backroom staff but Joe Schmidt is heading out the door. Rugby • 27 Apr
NZR launches 10-year plan to grow women's game New Zealand Rugby has launched an ambitious 10-year plan to transform the women's game and tap into the explosion of interest sparked by the Black … Rugby • 05 Apr
All Blacks boss Foster unhappy with New Zealand Rugby New Zealand Rugby will appoint a new All Blacks coach within six weeks to succeed Ian Foster after the World Cup. Rugby • 01 Mar
WR refers Laporte case to independent ethics officer World Rugby has referred Bernard Laporte's decision to suspend himself from duty to its independent ethics officer for review after the governing body's vice-chairman was … Rugby • 14 Dec 22
Autumn Nations Series team of the week It was a mixed bag of matches in round three of the Autumn Nations Series, with players from seven countries represented including Ireland and Georgia. Rugby • 21 Nov 22
England snatch remarkable late draw with All Blacks England burgled an outrageous 25-all draw from New Zealand after being out of the running for most of the match on Saturday, a late brace … Rugby • 19 Nov 22
New Zealand to expand tackle height trial New Zealand Rugby will expand a trial for tackling below the chest to all community competitions next year as part of efforts to minimise the … Rugby • 01 Nov 22
Foster under mounting pressure after Argentina defeat Less than two weeks after a ringing endorsement from New Zealand Rugby, All Blacks coach Ian Foster is under renewed pressure following a third successive … Rugby • 29 Aug 22
Vermeulen returns for Boks among five changes for NZ Ulster's Duane Vermeulen will return to the South Africa team for Saturday's second Rugby Championship meeting with New Zealand at Ellis Park. Rugby • 09 Aug 22
All Blacks players share Foster's pain, says Barrett New Zealand coach Ian Foster opened up about the toll of the job in the wake of the Ireland series defeat, leaving players feeling hurt … Rugby • 29 Jul 22
Hansen: All Blacks' problems are bigger than the team Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has strongly criticised New Zealand Rugby for "not doing their job properly" as the fallout to the series … Rugby • 27 Jul 22
New Zealand fallout continues as Foster shuffles staff New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has reshuffled his backroom staff in the wake of the All Blacks' first series defeat to Ireland. Rugby • 24 Jul 22
Sexton wary of complacency as Ireland on top of world As Ireland move to the top of the world rankings, captain Johnny Sexton has warned Ireland against complacency ahead of next year's World Cup following … Rugby • 17 Jul 22
'The job's not done' - Lowe calls for improved Ireland James Lowe admits he never envisaged returning for a shot at tour success over the All Blacks when he left New Zealand for Ireland in … Rugby • 15 Jul 22
