All Blacks overpower Ireland
Controversial refereeing decision on the stroke of half-time proves
to be the turning point of the match.
Ireland v New Zealand
Brian O'Driscoll will mark his 50th Test as Ireland captain against
New Zealand in Dublin on Saturday with a 103-year-old record of
failure crying out to be ended.
Could Munster unleash their own haka?
The ultimate call will probably be left to Rua Tipoki but don't
rule out Munster replying to the All Blacks' haka with a version of
their own next week.
Tackle the Irish can't forget
Keven Mealamu's role in the infamous injury to Brian O'Driscoll
remains topical in Ireland.
Team news from the Six Nation countries
Ireland, France and Scotland ring the changes before Saturday's
internationals.
No blarney as All Blacks arrive, just some grand vitriol
DUBLIN: The All Blacks might be launching a charm offensive in Ireland, but not all Irish eyes are smiling at the arrival of a rugby powerhouse yet to lose a Test against the men in green.
All Blacks name strongest team
As statements go, this one is pretty emphatic. Ireland are going to
be hit with a black sledgehammer on Sunday.
ABs 'welcomed' to Ireland by vitriolic column
The All Blacks have been 'welcomed' to Ireland as an unpopular team whose perennial World Cup failures puts a grin on the rugby world's face.
Kidney tells team to settle down
New Irish coach Declan Kidney has told his squad not to get carried
away with their thrashing of Canada as they knuckle down to the
task of trying to beat the All Blacks for the first time this
weekend.
Earls off to quick start
It took less than three minutes for Ireland's newest wunderkind to
score his first Test try.
Ireland v Canada
Ireland's new head coach Declan Kidney goes into the first of their
November's Test matches against Canada on Saturday with a forward
line-up that has served their country well over the years.
Earl to debut for Ireland
Munster's Keith Earls will make his Ireland debut at full-back on his home ground this weekend after being named in the team to play Canada at Thomond Park, Limerick on Saturday.
Burgess short of a pass mark in Wallabies return
While coach Robbie Deans was delighted by Luke Burgess's return
against the All Blacks, the Wallabies halfback was scathing about
his own performance, believing he didn't do justice to the jersey.
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