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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...

Hansen: We are in a similar position to where we were a year out from RWC2015

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said in Dublin that his side were in a similar position to where they were a year out from the 2015 Rugby World Cup and the Test against Ireland would be a final assessment...

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.

Joe Schmidt issues strong defence of Bundee Aki’s right to play for Ireland

7 years ago by The Guardian

• Connacht powerhouse Aki will face the All Blacks for first time• Schmidt restores lock Devin Toner to his starting line-upJoe Schmidt has launched a strong defence of Bundee Aki’s right and readiness...

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.

Ireland confirm team for New Zealand clash

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Ireland team to play New Zealand in the Guinness Series test match at Aviva Stadium has been named.                  Rob Kearney returns...