New Zealand

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.  

Ireland Squad Update: Niall Scannell added to the squad to provide additional cover

The Ireland squad continue preparations at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland ahead of the opening Tour fixture against the Māori All Blacks in Hamilton on Wednesday (Kick-off 8.05am Irish time, live...

All Blacks Squad COVID-19 Update

All Blacks Head Coach Ian Foster and Assistant Coaches John Plumtree and Scott McLeod have tested positive for Covid 19 and are isolating at home.     Midfielders David Havili and Jack Goodhue...

10 debutants named in Maori All Blacks team to face Ireland

  Māori All Blacks Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named a blend of experience and rising young talent with the selection of 10 debuting Māori All Blacks.       The Māori...

History: Maori All Blacks and Ireland

The history of the Māori All Blacks versus Ireland or Irish teams is short yet significant.     In 1888-89, some twenty-two years before the official formation of a New Zealand Māori side...

Andy Farrell Press Conference | North Harbour, Auckland