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Ireland have naturally assumed the role of underdogs for Saturday's Test against New Zealand, but that doesn't meann they think they can't win! Ireland have never beeten the All-Blacks in their previous 20 encounters with their best peformance a 10-10 draw at Landsdowne in Jauary 1973 Alan Qui
An experienced Ireland side will face the All Blacks this weekend. O'Driscoll returns to centre alongside Luke Fitzgerald so we can see the much awaited new centre pairing we expected to see against the Barbarians. With Munster now back available after the Barbarians game, seven of the pack are M
Graham Henry has announced six uncapped players in the New Zealand squad for their Tests against Ireland, England and the Tri-Nations series. NEW ZEALAND Squad (Test matches v Ireland and England; Tri Nations Series): John Afoa (Auckland), Anthony Boric (North Harbour), Dan Carter (Canterbur
The first full international at Thomond Park on November 8th against Canada will be part of Ireland's three-match autumn series, and Ireland are due to face the New Zealand All-Blacks a week later. It's also hoped that Thomond Park may be able to hold a meeting of the All-Blacks vs Munster on eit
The IRB has scheduled the final qualifying matches for this year's World Cup. Two spots are left in the competition of 20. On 10th February Tonga will face South Korea in Auckland - the winner to earn a place alongside England, South Africa, Samoa and the U.S. in Pool A. On 20th & 27th January
