New Zealand

Ireland soundly beaten by Maori All Blacks in tour opener

Ireland's tour of New Zealand has got off to a rocky start going down 32-17 to the Maori All Blacks.   The Maori All Blacks ran in four tries to Ireland's two with captain Bundee Aki and Gavin Coombes...

Tender moment precedes Maori All Blacks vs Ireland clash

A touching gesture by the Irish saw captain Bundee Aki present a number 11 jersey to the Maori All Blacks before the latter commenced an emotional haka performance.     The jersey was...

Farrell unfazed about Joe Schmidt's presence in All Black camp

Ireland boss Andy Farrell has dismissed the notion that Joe Schmidt joining the All Black coaching staff has a significant effect on the upcoming tour.    There is some heavy irony at play...

Iain Henderson ruled out of NZ tour

Ireland have suffered a blow to their pack with the news that second-row Iain Henderson has been ruled out of the tour to New Zealand.    A training-ground knee injury sustained on Saturday...

Bundee Aki And Andy Farrell | Pre-Match Press Conference

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell and Bundee Aki, who will captain Ireland against the Māori All Blacks, spoke to media on Tuesday ahead of the Summer Tour opener in Hamilton.  

Ireland Team Named To Play Maori All Blacks In Hamilton

Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell has announced the Ireland side that will play against the Māori All Blacks in the opening fixture of the Summer Tour of New Zealand.     Bundee...

Sam Whitelock Interview (Auckland)

Duo Recommit to Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have announced that Hawke’s Bay players, powerful lock Isaia Walker-Leawere and loosie Devan Flanders, have recommitted to the Club through 2024.         Flanders,...

Joe Schmidt joins All Blacks set up ahead of Ireland Series

All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster has asked Joe Schmidt come in to help the team prepare this week, with a third All Blacks Coach Scott McLeod, testing positive for Covid 19.     Foster and...

Brad Mooar Press Conference (Auckland)

Brad Mooar speaks with the media in Auckland.