Farrell keen to learn from mistakes after Maori loss
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says they will chalk this morning's 32-17 defeat to the Maori All Blacks down as a learning experience.
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Sparkling Maori All Blacks floor Ireland in tour opener
Ireland opened their tour of New Zealand with a 32-17 loss to the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton on Wednesday, failing to handle the attacking verve of the home side.
NZ-born Aki to lead Ireland against Maori All Blacks
New Zealand-born Bundee Aki was on Tuesday named to captain Ireland in their opening tour match against the Maori All Blacks.
Crusaders win staggering 27th straight home knockout match to reach Super Rugby final
An impregnable defence and two tries to Cullen Grace saw the Crusaders overpower the Chiefs 20-7 in a ferocious Super Rugby semi-final in Christchurch on Friday.
Crusaders defend Christchurch fortress to reach Super final
:The Canterbury Crusaders marched into the Super Rugby final with a 20-7 win over the Waikato Chiefs on Friday, producing stonewall defence to safeguard their Christchurch fortress yet again.
Crusaders reach Super final with 20-7 win over Chiefs
The Canterbury Crusaders marched into the Super Rugby final with a 20-7 win over the Waikato Chiefs on Friday, producing stonewall defence to safeguard their Christchurch fortress yet again.