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When Western Samoa* upset Wales 16-13 in their first Rugby World Cup match at Cardiff Arms Park on October 6, 1991, the local joke…
In an age of greater safety concerns and compliance, you'd think rugby players might start becoming smaller. Laws will evolve to reduce the impact…
Bazball epitaphs filled plenty of column inches following England’s narrow defeat in the first Ashes Test against Australia in Birmingham. The polarising strategy of…
The Crusaders are Super Rugby champions again with a improbable finals run that saw them rack up a century of points in the quarters…
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Patron of New Zealand Rugby, Member of the Order of the British Empire, 2003 inductee to the World Rugby Hall of Fame and his…
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The New Zealand cricket team defeated England in the second Test to win a series in England for the first time since 1999. It’s…
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Socially distance; be kind. Orwellian humour is now a social virtue. Billie Jean King, an out-there tennis champion, once uttered, “Sports are a microcosm…
Remarkably, the 1999 All Blacks were New Zealand's only World Cup team not to contain a current or future world champion in their roster.…
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Bevan Holmes was an athletic and durable loose forward from North Auckland. He started 31 games for the All Blacks between 1970 and 1973.…
Kickers falling over, the ball drifting a mile wide or even backwards of the target, reverse conversions been taken from the perimeter of the…
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What do Waiopehu College, Putaruru High School, Mana College and Cargill High School all have in common? They are small coeducational state schools that…
Bay of Plenty have become the fifth different winner of the Graham Mourie Cup in as many years, dramatically defeating Canterbury 35-30. The dying…
The Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under-19 tournament features 400 of New Zealand’s leading age group players. The tourney concluded in Taupo on Saturday with…
England’s winning streak is over at 18. Ireland lost two captains and vast experience but outplayed England who basically reverted to type and tries to win through penalties. Ireland prevent England from winning a Grand Slam in 2001 and 2011.
Ireland Best: Garry Ringrose, Sean O’Brien, Iain Henderson, Donnacha Ryan, Jack McGrath, Peter O’Mahony
England Best: Courtney Lawes, Joe Launchbury, Maro Itoje
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
A minute to go. England 80m to score a try. Haven’t made a clean break all game.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
78min: Ireland: 13 v England: 9
McGrath pins England 5m out from their line with a lineout.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
Danny Careless – That’s a yellow card, surley!
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
73min: Ireland: 13 v England: 9
England pack starting to hold the ball for long periods. Best departs for Ireland.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
66min: Ireland: 13 v England: 9
O’Brien is taken off, a huge match by him. England maul strongly inside the Irish 22 and win a penalty which Farrell kicks.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
Toner on for Ryan, a huge performance by Ryan.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
62min: Ireland: 13 v England: 6
Sexton kicks a 40m angled penalty.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
Best has been hit late several times. Where is the card?
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
51min: Ireland: 10 v England: 6
Farrell kicks a second penalty.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
England kicking a lot of ball away. No spark on attack.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
Irish halfback doesn’t run, but his clearances have been very good.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
Andrew Conway on for his debut for Ireland. Muka Vunipola on for his 42nd test.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
Halftime: Ireland: 10 v England: 3
Ireland well on top, but England only seven down. O’Brien, Ryan and Ringrose real standouts for Ireland. Lawes and Itoje defending with great vigour for England.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
36min: Ireland: 10 v England: 3
Sexton holds up Farrell and wins a scrum. Ireland with a scrum on the 22. England have hardly fired a shot in the first-half.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
29min: Ireland: 10 v England: 3
Farrell some great play, a short kick to Daly to cause Ireland concern. Ireland defense is watertight generally though.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
26min: Ireland: 10 v England: 3
Keith Earls losses the ball 10m short of England line.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
England are rattled here. Deprived of possession and under siege on defense.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
23min: Ireland: 10 v England: 3
Henderson scores his 5th test try which Sexton converts.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
22min: Ireland: 3 v England: 3
Ireland throwing everything at England. A possible try from a lineout drive for Ian Henderson.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
Best is back on the field for Ireland. Itjoe survives after a high tackle.
Ireland vs England: Six Nations live scores, blog
A huge crowd, dry conditions. Get set folks.
Chiefs vs Crusaders: Super Rugby live scores, blog