Ireland

TMO Under Fire as Mallett Calls Review Culture a Blight on Rugby

Nick Mallett says TMOs hunting for reasons to disallow tries are ruining the rhythm of the game, Dave Rennie wants faster decisions, and three former Ireland internationals cannot agree on the Nic Berry call that lit the fuse.

Rugby Union · 7/19/2026

All Blacks Rout Ireland 40-21 to Guard Eden Park Fortress

New Zealand led 28-7 at the break and ran in six tries to beat Ireland 40-21 at Eden Park, extending their unbeaten record at the ground to 53 Tests and staying perfect in the Nations Championship.

Rugby Union · 7/18/2026

Rennie Axes Sititi and Sheds All Blacks' 'Nice Guys' Image

Dave Rennie drops in-form loose forward Wallace Sititi and reshapes his back row for Ireland at Eden Park, splitting pundits Matt Williams and Justin Marshall over the identity of his new-look All Blacks.

Rugby Union · 7/17/2026

All Blacks Weigh Vaa'i Blindside Move to Target Ireland Scrum

Dave Rennie is weighing a bold back-row reshuffle for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Ireland at Eden Park, with lock Tupou Vaa'i in line to shift to blindside as the All Blacks eye a depleted Irish scrum.

Rugby Union · 7/15/2026

All Blacks Sweat on Jordie Barrett for Ireland Eden Park Test

Jordie Barrett is being managed carefully with a leg injury but is still expected to face Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday, as Andy Farrell's side receive a boost with Robert Baloucoune fit to return.

Rugby Union · 7/14/2026

Farrell Eyes Eden Park History as Ireland Face All Blacks

Andy Farrell says beating the All Blacks at Eden Park would take the performance of Ireland's lives as they chase a first-ever win at New Zealand's fortress.

Rugby Union · 7/13/2026

Rennie Recalls Ioane as Wing Injuries Hit All Blacks Before Ireland

Dave Rennie has recalled Rieko Ioane to the All Blacks as wing injuries bite ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship Test against Ireland at Eden Park, with the coach's utility-forward selections dividing the pundits.

Rugby Union · 7/13/2026

Springboks Hold No.1 as England Climb and Spain Surge

South Africa remain the world's No.1 side after the second round of the Nations Championship, but the quirks of World Rugby's points formula meant big wins for the All Blacks and Ireland earned nothing. England climbed above Scotland and Spain were the weekend's biggest movers.

Rugby Union · 7/12/2026

Farrell Bats Away Eddie Jones as Ireland Ring Changes vs Japan

Andy Farrell rang nine changes and named four uncapped players to face Eddie Jones's in-form Japan in Newcastle, dismissing the Japan coach's scrum talk as familiar pre-match banter between two men who know each other well.

Rugby Union · 7/10/2026

Rennie Urged to 'Play Everyone' as All Blacks Face Italy

New Zealand host Italy at Wellington's Sky Stadium on Saturday, and All Blacks greats Stephen Donald and Mils Muliaina are urging Dave Rennie to rotate hard and blood uncapped players before tougher Tests against Ireland and South Africa.

Rugby Union · 7/8/2026