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Rugby: French packed plenty of punch

From the get-go, this clash appealed as the tightest fixture of the day.

Rugby: Rookie ready to face off against O'Driscoll

England's three-cap centre Luther Burrell has to find a way to control the 139-test Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll - and he cannot wait to have a go.

Rugby: Gatland's O'Driscoll snub non-issue: Schmidt

Rugby: Ireland in unfamiliar territory without O'Gara

Something will not seem quite right when the Six Nations kicks off this weekend. After 14 straight seasons of combat, Ronan O'Gara will be missing - and he is not about to deny he will miss it something rotten.

All Blacks complete perfect season

The All Blacks completed their first perfect season as a last-gasp try by Ryan Crotty and an Aaron Cruden conversion defeated Ireland 24-22.

Rugby: Few teams could have matched All Blacks

The All Blacks lapped Ireland with a brand of high-octane, high-skill, power rugby which few teams could have parried.

Rugby: Chiefs show demolition dominance

All Blacks give green and whitewash

Richard Loe: Young guns fire up for All Blacks