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Aki relishing chance to hit back at NZ critics, says Marmion

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Bundee Aki’s place in a Test opposition dressing room has come under fire in the New Zealand media this week but Connacht and Ireland team-mate Kieran Marmion believes the Auckland-born centre is...

Ronan O'Gara: All Blacks thrive in the most challenging mental circumstances imaginable

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Ronan O'Gara admits that playing the All Blacks down the years was often like 'facing monsters with four legs and four arms'.

In Pics: Ireland Training Ahead Of New Zealand Clash

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

The Ireland squad had their final training run-out of the week at Carton House ahead of the Captain's Run tomorrow and the GUINNESS Series showdown with New Zealand on Saturday (kick-off 7pm). Check out...

Joe Schmidt: Ireland's clash with All Blacks 'likely to be fairly manic'

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Joe Schmidt predicted a spiky and manic contest with the All Blacks this Saturday after naming his Ireland side to face the world champions in Dublin.

Ireland boss Schmidt defends Aki’s commitment

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

The Connacht powerhouse Aki will face the All Blacks for the first time.

Irish Rugby TV: CJ Stander On Ireland v New Zealand

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Ireland No. 8 CJ Stander on dealing with the hype around the game and embracing the opportunity to face New Zealand.

Ireland Team Announcement Press Conference

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

Joe Schmidt and Garry Ringrose at the Ireland team announcement press conference ahead of the Guinness Series test match against New Zealand.

Steve Hansen: Joe Schmidt has worked around Irish limitations

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

Steve Hansen has turned up the temperature for Saturday's hotly-anticipated clash between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium by suggesting that Joe Schmidt has succeeded in spite of some perceived...

Schmidt makes four changes to Ireland team for New Zealand showdown

7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

13 of those who start for Saturday's clash also started when Ireland claimed the Grand Slam against England last March.

Ireland Make Four Changes For Showdown With New Zealand

7 years ago by Irish Rugby News

There are four changes to the Ireland team to play New Zealand in Saturday's GUINNESS Series clash at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 7pm). Rob Kearney, Garry Ringrose, Devin Toner and Dan Leavy all returning...