England 22-24 New Zealand: Late drama at the Allianz decides England’s Autumn Nations Opener

It was a heartbreaking finale to England’s first match of the Autumn Nations Series, as a missed drop goal from George Ford handed the win to New Zealand in a truly dramatic ending at the Allianz Stadium. England’s search for a home win against New Zealand …

New Zealand edge England in Twickenham thriller

The 42 NEW ZEALAND DEFEATED England 24-22 in a dramatic finish to their November international at Twickenham on Saturday. England led 22-14 with 13 minutes left but replacement fly-half Damian McKenzie and wing Mark Telea’s second try of the match helped …

Late Tele’a try and Ford misses break England hearts as New Zealand triumph

The first weekend of the Autumn Nations Series was always going to be interesting. Two sides in need of an uplifting result, 80,000-plus spectators keen to renew their big match vows in a newly-retitled stadium. It duly delivered a flawed classic and a …

New Zealand edge England 24-22 in Twickenham thriller

LONDON : New Zealand beat England 24-22 at Twickenham on Saturday, overcoming a disciplined and aggressive defensive performance by the hosts thanks to two tries from Mark Tele'a, one by Will Jordan and a brilliant late touchline conversion by Damian …

Indian spinners dominate as New Zealand crumbles in Mumbai test

Ashwin, Jadeja, Washington share eight wickets to reduce Kiwis to 171 for 9, giving India hope for a face-saving victory NEW DELHI: Spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar shared eight wickets between them, triggering a New …

India confident despite New Zealand’s lead in third Test of ICC World Test Championship

At stumps on Day 2 of the third Test in the ICC World Test Championship series, New Zealand held a lead of 143 runs with one wicket remaining. Despite the challenging nature of the pitch, India’s top scorer from the first innings, Shubman Gill, expressed …

New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel wants to bat for “as long as possible” on Day 3 against India

New Zealand’s left-arm spinner Ajaz Patel expressed his intention of lasting on the crease for as long as possible as the third Test against India are in a dominating position at Wankhede. Ravindra Jadeja cleaned up Matt Henry just a delivery before the …

Highlights: Ford misses last-gasp drop goal as New Zealand edge England in thriller

Tommy Conlon: We need to clean up our act for New Zealand arrival – behind the Haka lurks a bunch of sensitive souls

By way of a thanks in advance, a little gesture of gratitude to the All Blacks as they enter their dressing room in Lansdowne Road next Friday, might we suggest that the IRFU have an arrival gift waiting for them on the table?

Munster 24-38 New Zealand XV recap from thriller at Thomond Park

Munster 24-26 All Blacks Tom Farrell scores. It's an amazing offload in the build-up from Scannell and then grounded by Farrell. It's being checked by the TMO, but it's given the green light. Butler slots the conversion