Wales must ‘learn some tough lessons’ from Australia defeat – Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland accepts that Wales must “learn some tough lessons” after suffering a ninth successive Test match defeat.
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England rue missed opportunity as New Zealand extend Eden Park dominance
England’s hopes of recording a famous win at Eden Park were foiled by a Beauden Barrett-inspired comeback from New Zealand who triumphed 24-17 at their Auckland fortress.
Ireland will not dwell on South Africa frustrations – Ronan Kelleher
Hooker Ronan Kelleher insists Ireland are not dwelling on the frustrations of their first Test defeat to South Africa as he prepares to start Saturday’s series finale in Durban.
New Zealand to provide shot clock for second Test after Damian McKenzie error
A shot clock will be in operation for England’s second Test against New Zealand in response to Damian McKenzie’s blunder that could have cost the All Blacks victory in the series opener.
Caelan Doris: Ireland have belief and extra edge ahead of South Africa clash
Stand-in skipper Caelan Doris feels a painful review of Ireland’s opening Test defeat to South Africa has given his side an extra edge going into the series finale.
Warren Gatland sees ‘real positives’ despite pain of Wales defeat by Australia
Warren Gatland was left to reflect on another painful defeat as Wales went down 25-16 against Australia in Sydney and suffered an eighth successive Test match loss.
Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony rues costly errors but is upbeat after defeat
Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony rued costly errors but remained upbeat following a 27-20 defeat to world champions South Africa in a gripping series opener in Pretoria.
Caelan Doris to captain Ireland against South Africa while Bundee Aki misses out
Caelan Doris will captain an Ireland team missing influential centre Bundee Aki for Saturday’s second Test against world champions South Africa in Durban.