Rugby
Three New Zealanders up for rugby player of the year
Beauden Barrett, Dane Coles and Fiao'o Fa'amausili are shortlisted for World Rugby player of the year awards.
Scotland's Kiwi influence unsettles Wallabies
The Wallabies fear Scotland's strongly All Blacks-influenced style could derail their grand slam tilt before their major showdowns with Ireland and England.
Tamanivalu and Retallick join All Blacks in Rome
The All Blacks face a midfield selection headache with George Moala and Ryan Crotty both out with injury, though lock Brodie Retallick is returning to bolster the squad's second row.
Irish rugby fans still recovering after historic win
Morning Report speaks to one of the many Irish rugby fans still recovering from watching their team beat the All Blacks - the first time they've won against the NZ side in 111 years. Audio
ABs outplayed, outpassioned, out-thought
Opinion - You have to take your hat off to the Irish but the world champions should have been so much better, writes Matt Richens.
Pubs in Ireland packed as rugby team makes history
'They kept drinking until they realised they had won." the manager of Sinnotts Bar in Dublin tells us of Ireland's big night. Audio
Historic win for Ireland's rugby team after 111 years of trying
After 111 years of trying the Irish finally beat the All Blacks in Chicago yesterday. Our rugby reporter Barry Guy says it was a well deserved victory for Ireland. Audio
Irish eyes are smiling after first ever win against All Blacks
"Great to win. I've been watching them now for 40 years and that's the first time we've beaten them so fantastic stuff!" Irish eyes are definitely smiling after their national rugby team beat the All… Audio
Nearly two thirds of TAB bets on All Blacks
The TAB will have done well out of today's win by the Irish over the All Blacks.
Irish learn from years of heartbreak
Opinion - The Irish finally raised their arms over the All Blacks in a victory and this was perhaps their best chance to do it, writes Jamie Wall.
All Blacks can't deny Ireland this time
The All Blacks produced the great escape to break Irish hearts in 2013, but three years on and in a neutral venue, it was a step too far.
What a day for Irish rugby
For 111 years Ireland have tried - and failed - to beat New Zealand at rugby, today they did it.
Erin Daldry - Rugby in the land of baseball
Erin Daldry reports from Chicago where Ireland defeated the All Blacks, and the Maori All Blacks have already beat the USA. Audio
Kaino to lock out Ireland
Jerome Kaino has a "zip in his step" prior to his All Blacks debut at lock on Sunday against Ireland, according to his captain.
Lions under fire - Gatland
Warren Gatland fears rugby's British and Irish Lions would lose their mystique if global administrators cut the length of future tours in half.
Māori ABs vanquish US Eagles
James Lowe and Akira Ioane each scored two tries as the Māori All Blacks vanquished the USA Eagles 54-7 at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Hansen tells Tuipulotu to be himself
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has drilled one key lesson above all into young lock Patrick Tuipulotu.
Preview of the Ireland v All Blacks in Chicago
It's a big rugby weekend for New Zealand in Chicago. The All Blacks are playing Ireland, and the Maori All Blacks take on the American Eagles. Video, Audio
Delaney takes over at Canterbury
Glenn Delaney has been named as head coach of the Canterbury rugby team.
Kaino, lock stock and two smoking barrels
Jerome Kaino will start at lock for the All Blacks in their Test against Ireland in Chicago on Sunday morning.
