Joe Schmidt's inside knowledge of Ireland not a 'great advantage', says Mick Kearney
Joe Schmidt's inside knowledge of Irish rugby won’t count for much when Ireland face New Zealand on Saturday, according to Mick Kearney.
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All Blacks seeking to emulate Ireland, Boks: 'We know what the standard is'
New Zealand flanker Dalton Papali'i said on Monday the All Blacks were inspired by watching Ireland's brutal victory over South Africa in the Rugby World Cup at the weekend, and they aspire to reach that level.
All Blacks confident they can match level of Ireland, Springboks
LYON, France : New Zealand return to their training camp in Lyon this week after spending a bye week on the west coast of France but, like the rest of the rugby world, they did not miss the World Cup clash between Ireland and South Africa at the weekend.
All Blacks prepare to contest De Groot red card
SAINT-ETIENNE, France : The All Blacks are preparing evidence to contest any suspension arising from the red card handed to prop Ethan De Groot during their 71-3 rout of Namibia in their second Pool A match at the World Cup.
All Blacks midfield weapon Barrett in doubt for World Cup opener
New Zealand midfielder Jordie Barrett is in doubt for the World Cup opener against France while battling knee soreness.
Depleted All Blacks lose 7th player before Japan Test
Veteran lock forward Brodie Retallick shrugged off disruption to the start of the All Blacks' northern hemisphere tour as Leicester Fainga'anuku on Monday became the seventh player to leave the squad.
Rugby-All Blacks winger Faina'anuku to miss Japan test
(Reuters) - Leicester Fainga'anuku is the latest player to pull out of the All Blacks squad for Saturday's test match with Japan after the Canterbury Crusaders back returned to New Zealand on Monday due to family reasons.
Brian O’Driscoll: Ireland legend backs Joe Schmidt to take over All Blacks coaching reins
Ireland legend Brian O’Driscoll has given his backing to his former coach Joe Schmidt to take over the coaching reins from Ian Foster as the All Blacks’ new mentor.