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Ireland relieved that Sexton to face All Blacks after concussion scare

Dunedin (New Zealand) (AFP) - Ireland forward Peter O'Mahony expressed relief on Thursday that Johnny Sexton had been named to face New Zealand in the second Test, despite the "hugely important" fly-half failing a concussion assessment during last week's defeat in Auckland.

AFP

Papalii in as All Blacks shuffle pack for second Ireland Test

Dunedin (New Zealand) (AFP) - Coach Ian Foster admitted on Thursday that New Zealand's set-piece play could be compromised by fielding a smaller, more mobile, forward pack after he brought in flanker Dalton Papalii as his only All Blacks change for the second Test against Ireland.

AFP

Andy Farrell taking the positives from Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand in opening Test

Ireland already face an uphill task to salvage their three-Test tour after slipping to a comprehensive 42-19 defeat in Auckland

Irish Mirror

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Johnny Sexton injury latest as Andy Farrell gives update following Ireland's loss to All Blacks

The Leinster fly-half was forced off after half an hour of a punishing evening in Auckland after suffering a head injury

Irish Mirror

Johnny Sexton: Ireland hopeful over captain after post-match check on head injury

The second Test against New Zealand takes place next Saturday in Dunedin

The Independent UK

Foster praises All Black spirit after romp past Ireland

Auckland (AFP) - New Zealand coach Ian Foster hailed the fortitude of his Covid-hit team after beating Ireland 42-19 in the first Test of the three-match series at Eden Park on Saturday.

AFP

Sexton injury adds to Ireland woes in crushing defeat by New Zealand

The All Blacks weathered storms at the start of each half and hit back with six tries to secure a hard-fought but convincing 42-19 win

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Six-try New Zealand romp past Ireland 42-19 in first Test

Auckland (AFP) - New Zealand scored six tries in a compelling attacking display to beat Ireland 42-19 in the first Test of the three-match series at Eden Park on Saturday.

AFP

Rebels want Super redemption against Canes

After blowing a Super Rugby Pacific win last round, Melbourne say they're seeking redemption in an upset victory over the finals-bound Hurricanes in Wellington.

AAP

Blues tighten Super Rugby grip as Crusaders down Brumbies

Sydney (AFP) - The Auckland Blues crushed the Queensland Reds to tighten their grip at the top of the Super Rugby Pacific table, while the Canterbury Crusaders inflicted a rare defeat on the ACT Brumbies at the weekend.

AFP

Hurricanes roar to Super win over Waratahs

The Hurricanes have roared back with three second-half tries to steal a 22-18 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Waratahs at Leichhardt Oval.

AAP

Today's rugby headlines as WRU fire back at stinging accusations

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Why players should not be silenced on refereeing issues in rugby union

Abuse should never be tolerated but dialogue and explanation is a better solution than punishment for speaking out

The Guardian - UK

Hurricanes edge Highlanders by one point

Highlanders players were left devastated after having a last-gasp try disallowed in a one-point Super Rugby loss to the Hurricanes.

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Brumbies back on top, Barrett returns to lead Blues to victory

Wellington (AFP) - ACT Brumbies bounced back from a first defeat to claim the outright Super Rugby Pacific lead at the weekend, but admitted their title credentials cannot be gauged until they face New Zealand opposition.

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