The All Blacks, who knocked Andy Farrell’s men out of last year’s Rugby World Cup, arrive in Dublin on the back of a 24-22 win against England. Here, the PA news agency picks out some of the main ...

All Black Will Jordan is backing Damian McKenzie to deliver against Ireland in the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.

Ireland meet New Zealand on Friday at Lansdowne Road in a rematch of last year's epic Rugby World Cup quarter-final which ...

McKenzie takes over from Beauden Barrett, while Asafo Aumua replaces Codie Taylor at hooker New Zealand make two changes for ...

Damian McKenzie and Asafo Aumua will start for New Zealand in their showdown against Ireland on Friday in the only two, injury-enforced, changes to the run-on 15 that edged England. New Zealand team ...

Damian McKenzie is back at flyhalf for New Zealand in their clash with Ireland in Dublin on Friday, one of two injury enforced changes to the side who secured a narrow win over England.

Damian McKenzie regains the reins at first-five but Beauden Barrett will now be expected to start against England at Twickenham next week. Otherwise, though, Robertson is very much keeping his ...

Patrick Tuipulotu was on Tuesday named All Blacks captain for the first time as they prepare to face Japan in Yokohama, with Damian McKenzie replacing Beauden Barrett at fly-half. New Zealand take on ...

Coach Scott Robertson reckons the return of scrumhalf Cam Roigard to the All Blacks starting team for Saturday’s Test against Japan will help flyhalf Damian McKenzie find his mojo. Roigard will play ...

Billy Proctor will earn just his second cap at centre. Mark Tele'a and Sevu Reece will take the wings, and Damian McKenzie will complete the back line at first five-eighth. Front row cover will be ...