Rugby-World order shaken up after July internationals
By Nick Said
Andy Farrell Sport News
Sexton wary of complacency as Ireland reach top of world rankings
Captain Johnny Sexton has warned Ireland against complacency ahead of next year's World Cup following a momentous series win in New Zealand.
World order shaken up after July internationals
CAPE TOWN : The winds of change have swept through international rugby in the past few weeks, with historic firsts and a potential changing of the guard at the top of the world game as northern hemisphere teams flexed their muscles down south.
All Blacks coach Foster under fire as New Zealand launch snap review of Ireland loss
Ian Foster's future as All Blacks head coach looks in doubt after New Zealand Rugby on Sunday launched an urgent review into the Ireland series defeat, which chief executive Mark Robinson deemed "not acceptable".
Sexton eyeing Six Nations glory after All Blacks series win
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton called on his team mates to focus on achieving Six Nations success instead of dreaming of World Cup glory after clinching a historic series win over the All Blacks in Wellington.
NZ media reaction: 'The All Blacks are in a heap of trouble'
New Zealanders had been fearing it all week; an unthinkable scenario that would tip an unconvincing series into the realms of disaster.
Sexton hails Ireland history-makers against All Blacks: 'Doesn't get better than this'
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton said "it doesn't get much better than this" after his side beat the All Blacks 32-22 in the third and final Test on Saturday, becoming the first touring team in the professional era to win a series on New Zealand soil.
Hardest thing you can do in rugby by a country mile – Andy Farrell hails Ireland
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell hailed the proudest collective achievement of his career after accomplishing the “hardest thing you can do in rugby by a country mile” by masterminding a historic series win in New Zealand.