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Rugby: Ireland owe success to Kiwi messiah

When Joe Schmidt arrived to take his seat at Musgrave Park in Cork last month, to watch the Ireland Wolfhounds take on England Saxons, every step up the stand led to another delay.

All Blacks: Irish legend tips ABs for Cup

Brian O'Driscoll, the former Ireland and Lions midfielder, believes the All Blacks will win next year's World Cup because of their much higher skill factor relative to other nations.

Rugby: Coach's holiday - watching rugby

A break in New Zealand has been a bit of a busman's holiday for Ireland rugby coach Joe Schmidt.

Rugby: Heavyweight trio share roots in small village in Wales

It is a small world, and an even smaller rugby world.

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.