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Remembering Jonah Lomu

Preview: Ireland v New Zealand

UNDERDOGS' REVENGE: World champions New Zealand will bid on Saturday to teach Ireland a lesson and prevent them from becoming the first team since South Africa in 2009 to beat them twice in a row.

Schmidt plans positive approach against All-Blacks

Weather permitting, Joe Schmidt is pledging to continue Ireland's positive approach when they look to back up their famous win over New Zealand in Chicago.

Nobody buying Hansen's underdog claims

Even Joe Schmidt was suggesting that Steve Hansen stick to the day job after the New Zealand coach suggested his side are the underdogs for tomorrow's rematch at the Aviva Stadium.

Coles promising 'crazy emotion' and improved All Black lineout

It is measure of Dane Coles' standing in the game that the All Blacks hooker is beating himself up over a return of three lost lineouts in 12 in Chicago, but such are the standards he sets.

Buoyant Irish can continue winning streak

Last weekend was another great one for Munster and Ireland fans, and hopefully the national side can back that up against New Zealand again tomorrow.

Johnny O'Connor: Watch out All Blacks - Joe Schmidt's boys are ready

I'm going to put my neck on the line here and say Ireland will beat the All Blacks again this weekend in Dublin.

Tyler Bleyendaal - A long way from home, No 10 finds solace with his new clan

Earlier this week New Zealand's latest earthquake was upgraded to a magnitude of 7.8, just five years on from the horrific quake that killed 185 people and injured thousands.

Introducing Roar Live: ‘How to beat the All Blacks’ edition

G’day Roarers, to put it bluntly, we’re pretty bloody excited to announce our latest venture: Roar Live. As The Roar continues to grow, thanks chiefly to our incredible community of readers,...

Hansen not playing mind games - Schmidt

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he takes his New Zealand opposite number Steve Hansen seriously when the latter claims the world champions are the underdogs for Saturday's test in Dublin.