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Back-rower says "something special is building" in England set-up With the new set-up we've got here, not to be involved you kind of feel like you're missing out because something special is building. England's James Haskell...
"Welcome to f****** Ireland" was the comment directed at me as the door swung open at Shannon Airport. Then the November mist hit me straight in the face and I chuckled. Comparing what I have seen thus far is easy - drive from...
Rugbying and beer are still going strong in Christchurch. In the Queen City, a trip to the races may be more about silks, heels and champers. But there's no doubt that New Zealand Cup and Show Week down south is one big party....
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...
