Ireland fired up by New Zealand taunts
New Zealand's attempts to rattle Ireland before the first Test may backfire, with the tourists' coach Andy Farrell saying his side have been made stronger by "backhanded compliments".
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Maori All Blacks looking forward to taking on 'one of the best' ahead of Ireland clashes
Maori All Blacks head coach Clayton McMillan says he can't wait to see his side in action against Ireland after a five-year wait to play a Tier 1 nation.
TJ Perenara named in Maori All Blacks squad to face Ireland after New Zealand omission
Omitted New Zealand scrum-half TJ Perenara has been named in the Maori All Blacks squad for their two matches against Ireland.
All Blacks reject Perenara named in Maori squad to face Ireland
Discarded All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara will get an immediate chance to show his omission was a mistake after being named on Wednesday in a Maori All Blacks squad for two matches against Ireland.
Sexton named on bench as Conan and Henshaw return for Leinster
Johnny Sexton has been passed fit for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship semi-final against the Bulls at the RDS, but the Leinster captain has been named among the replacements.
'He gave me a fair bit of advice' - Leo Cullen looking forward to locking horns with mentor Jake White
While Leinster were able to release some steam from the valve in Saturday's United Rugby Championship quarter-final win against the Glasgow Warriors, it would be foolish to suggest they got anything more than a 40 minute contest.
'I think it'll be there in the back of our minds' - Leinster hoping to channel their frustrations onto Glasgow
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen admits the pain of last week's Champions Cup final defeat to La Rochelle may still be playing on the minds of his players as they return to URC action tomorrow.
No Sexton or Lowe as Leinster make seven changes for visit of Glasgow
Johnny Sexton and James Lowe are among those who drop out for Leinster, as Leo Cullen makes seven changes to his side for tomorrow's United Rugby Championship quarter-final against Glasgow Warriors at the RDS (live on RTÉ1 and RTÉ Player).