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Ranking top spot on offer to Ireland in Test decider
Ireland will go top of the official World Rugby rankings this weekend if they can cap off their Test series against New Zealand with a win.
It’s our turn to respond – Jordie Barrett warns All Blacks ready to bounce back
Full-back Jordie Barrett is confident New Zealand can bounce back to secure series success against Ireland after their second-Test loss led to some serious soul-searching.
All Blacks facing moment of truth as great expectations weigh heavily
Dip your toe in the thermal pool of angst swirling around the All Blacks and you are liable to be burnt. Criticism has reached boiling point. The thermostat is ready to explode. Anything other than a series-clinching victory against Ireland’s history-makers in Wellington this weekend will spark a full-scale national inquiry.
History-chasing Ireland out to cause 'chaos' in All Blacks series decider
Coach Andy Farrell said on Friday Ireland will be intent on creating "chaos" with the All Blacks game plan once again as they seek to become the first team in 28 years to notch a series win on New Zealand soil.
Talking points ahead of Ireland’s series decider against New Zealand
New Zealand and Ireland meet on Saturday for a titanic series decider at Sky Stadium in Wellington.
Johnny Sexton wants best display of season to seal historic win over All Blacks
Captain Johnny Sexton says Ireland intend to sign off for the summer with their “best performance of the season” as they seek to claim a landmark series win in New Zealand.
'The job's not done' - Lowe calls for improved Ireland in series decider
James Lowe admits he never envisaged returning for a shot at tour success over the All Blacks when he left New Zealand for Ireland in 2017.