Sexton cleared of concussion as Ireland target accuracy in Dunedin second Test
Johnny Sexton looks set to play in Ireland's second Test against New Zealand this Saturday, having returned to full training with the squad in Albany.
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Ireland's Sexton fit to play second test against All Blacks
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has been passed fit to play in the second test of their three-match series against New Zealand in Dunedin on Saturday.
All Blacks locks Whitelock & Vaa'i out of Dunedin clash
All Blacks locks Sam Whitelock and Tupou Vaa'i have been ruled out of New Zealand's second Test against Ireland in Dunedin on Saturday.
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Ireland will be physically and emotionally fatigued after the effort that went into Saturday morning's loss to the All Blacks in Auckland.
New Zealand Cricket strikes pay equity deal so women and men earn same match fees
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Australia should look to co-host men's World Cup, says Football Australia chief
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Veteran All Black out of second Ireland Test with concussion
New Zealand's veteran lock Sam Whitelock was on Tuesday ruled out of the second Test against Ireland after reporting delayed concussion from the first Test victory.