Ireland v New Zealand: All you need to know ahead of Friday's clash
A year after Ireland suffered further quarter-final heartbreak at the World Cup to New Zealand, Andy Farrell's side welcome the All Blacks to the Aviva Stadium on Friday.
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Scott Robertson: All Blacks see 'opportunities' in Tadhg Furlong absence
New Zealand boss Scott Robertson says Tadhg Furlong's absence from Ireland's squad this week presents "some opportunities" for his side in Friday night's Test at Aviva Stadium.
Caleb Clarke exploring Irish roots ahead of blockbuster clash
New Zealand winger Caleb Clarke has used his team's northern tour as a way of exploring his Irish heritage.
Andrew Goodman welcomes familiar faces as All Blacks arrive in Dublin
While Andrew Goodman may only be heading into his first game-week in the job, Ireland's new attack coach is well placed to offer an insight into this New Zealand side.
Head knocks rule All Blacks Taylor, Barrett out of Ireland test
:New Zealand have suffered a double blow ahead of Friday's test against top-ranked Ireland with starting hooker Codie Taylor and flyhalf Beauden Barrett ruled out of the Dublin clash due to concussion protocols.
Peter O'Mahony joins Irish squad as All Blacks lose Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor to injury
New Zealand have been dealt a double blow ahead of Friday's clash with Ireland at Aviva Stadium, with Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor both ruled out of the World Cup quarter-final rematch due to concussion.
England fined by World Rugby for haka response that left New Zealand stunned
England prop Joe Marler has apologised after his controversial comments on the haka, describing it as "ridiculous" and suggesting it should be scrapped, sparked outrage. The 34-year-old faced a backlash after posting on social media that the iconic pre-match Maori challenge "needs binning" and adding, "It's only any good when teams actually front it with some sort of reply," before he subsequently deleted his account.