All Blacks, Ireland 'lacking confidence': World media reacts to Chicago clash

The All Blacks started their Grand Slam pursuit with a grinding 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago but face a nervous wait over the fate of Barrett brothers Scott and Jordie. The pair were forced off ...

Watch: Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne sent off in bizarre circumstances against All Blacks

Ireland’s hopes of beating the All Blacks in Chicago got off to the worst possible start after Tadhg Beirne was red-carded ...

Behind the scenes with the All Blacks – on the hard road back to greatness

The iconic New Zealand rugby team face Ireland in Chicago on Saturday as they seek to reestablish their dominance in the ...

Rugby: World media reacts to All Blacks comback win over Ireland at Soldier Field

Some praised the win as a spirited comeback, while others emphasised the Irish side's collapse in the second-half.
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World Rugby rankings: How the All Blacks, Springboks and England’s wins impacted the standings

The most notable change in the World Rugby rankings from Saturday’s action saw England move ahead of France into fourth position after earning 0.40 points from their 25-7 victory over Australia at ...

‘I couldn’t even finish my second bottle of beer’: Rob Kearney on 2016 win over All Blacks

Only one word but probably one of the best opening paragraphs in sports journalism. It was in the Chicago Tribune and it ...