'I won't be applying': Schmidt rules himself out of All Blacks coaching race
New Zealand assistant coach Joe Schmidt confirmed on Saturday he won't lead the All Blacks next year, saying his focus will not extend beyond this year's Rugby World Cup.
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Permutations station: Ireland can win Six Nations this weekend
Ireland can win the Guinness Six Nations championship this weekend if they beat Scotland and the result of the England-France game goes their way.
Sean O'Brien: Caelan Doris 'more comfortable and confident at 8'
There are few former players more qualified to opine on back row matters than Sean O'Brien and he’s adamant about where Caelan Doris should play.
Kieran Marmion to depart Connacht in the summer
Ireland international and Connacht scrum-half Kieran Marmion will bring the curtain down on a distinguished career at the Sportsground after it was confirmed he will depart at the end of the season.
All Blacks boss Foster unhappy with New Zealand Rugby announcement timing
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) will appoint a new All Blacks coach within six weeks to succeed Ian Foster after the World Cup, with Foster confirming on Wednesday he will not reapply for the role.
Former Ireland prop Jack McGrath retires from rugby
Former Ireland prop Jack McGrath has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 33.
Defence best form of attack for Ireland - Farrell
Everything revolves around defence. Everything.
Maybe I just didn't fit Joe's eye - Stuart McCloskey on Ireland form
The suggestion in many of the questions Stuart McCloskey was asked at Wednesday afternoon's press conference inferred that he would keep his place in the Ireland team when it is named for the match against France.