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Majestic All Blacks sweep Ireland aside but England and Wales be warned - they can play better By Chris Foy IRELAND 3pts NEW ZEALAND 22pts Wales and England should be afraid; very afraid. The phrase 'Grand Slam' conveys a sense...
Ireland were forced to confront the age old reality that they simply do not inhabit the same rugby planet as New Zealand. Never in 22 attempts have they beaten the All Blacks in a Test match and the dream died here with an...
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll lamented the penalty try that put New Zealand in the driving seat at half-time of the 22-3 defeat at Croke Park. The score was locked at 3-3 when Tommy Bowe deliberately palmed the ball over the...
Touchdown: All Black centre Ma'a Nonu scores against Ireland at Croke Park Photo: GETTY IMAGES Ireland may have got the rough end a key decision on half-time - the debates will rage on that one - but they weren’t remotely in...
Ireland's hopes of claiming a historic first ever win over the All Blacks were dashed as the visitors won easily at despite not being at the best. The home team had several lucky escapes before Dan Carter kicked the opening...
