Ex-Margaret Thatcher aide hits out at 'embarrassment' Joe Biden over Black and Tans gaffe President Biden mistakenly said his relative Rob Kearney beat the Black and Tans rather than the All Blacks Irish Mirror · Apr 14, 2023
'Ta me sa bhaile, I am home' - Joe Biden delivers historic address to Oireachtas Mr Biden became just the fourth president to address a joint sitting of the House of the Oireachtas as he delivered a special 31-minute speech in which he spoke about Ireland and America’s "partnership for the ages". Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2023
Who were the Black and Tans? Joe Biden makes gaffe in Ireland The US president is criticised for a ‘cringeworthy’ error in an Irish pub on the first day of his visit to the Emerald Isle Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023
White House corrects Joe Biden's ‘Black and Tan’ gaffe that left people in stiches White House said it was 'very clear' was the president was referring to Irish Mirror · Apr 13, 2023
White House: ‘Very clear’ Biden was referring to All Blacks during speech gaffe The official transcript on the White House website has been amended. The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023
Joe Biden confuses All Blacks with Black and Tans during Ireland trip White House edits transcript after US president referred to military force rather than New Zealand rugby team The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2023
Joe Biden makes gaffe as he confuses All Blacks rugby team with Black and Tans The US president made the awkward mixup at a pub in Dundalk during his four-day tour of Ireland Evening Standard · Apr 13, 2023
US President Joe Biden mixes up All Blacks with Black and Tans in embarrassing gaffe Footage of the US President's gaffe has been seen worldwide Wales Online · Apr 13, 2023
Joe Biden appears to confuse the All Blacks with the Black and Tans in pub speech The US president is on a four day tour of the island of Ireland but seemed to make an awkward mix up in speech The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Blues Coach McDonald Lauds Barrett Display After ‘Harsh’ Criticism Auckland Blues coach Leon McDonald praised Beauden Barrett after the All Blacks playmaker overcame a week in which his form was questioned to lead his side to a 54-17 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday. Barrett came under intense scrutiny after a disappointing performance in last… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 9, 2023
The players who came from nowhere to feature for Wales in the World Cup They are the outsiders whose call-ups few had seen coming Wales Online · Apr 7, 2023
All Blacks set for drastic overhaul under new leadership of Scott Robertson The eccentric coach will instigate the most far-reaching shift since Sir Graham Henry replaced John Mitchell 19 years ago The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023
Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i code-hopping furore the latest in line of high-profile defections between league and union Rugby league appears to have got itself in a tizz with the upcoming defection of Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i to the Wallabies, but his is just the latest of a long line of moves between the codes, writes Simon Smale. ABC News · Mar 29, 2023
Force 'bromance' adds strength to backline mix The Western Force will be aiming to make up for last week's Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Highlanders when they take on a depleted Blues unit in Auckland. AAP · Mar 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 ‘Inappropriate’: Eddie Jones slams All Blacks head coaching change Scott Robertson will take over as New Zealand boss after this autumn’s Rugby World Cup
Wales Online · Mar 21, 2023 The new life of Regan King, the Scarlets legend who fought back from the brink Former All Black Regan King is often spoken of as the finest overseas signing in Welsh rugby history.
The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023 Scott Robertson to replace Ian Foster as New Zealand head coach after World Cup Robertson has beaten Japan boss Jamie Joseph to the role and will start after the World Cup this autumn
Irish Mirror · Mar 21, 2023 Former All Blacks boss Steve Hansen quick to remind Ireland of 'choker' reputation Ireland have been well beaten in their last three quarter-final appearances.
Wales Online · Mar 21, 2023 Today's rugby news as Sam Warburton spots 'dramatic' Wales development and All Blacks announce new coach The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond
The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2023 Scott Robertson to succeed Ian Foster as All Blacks coach after Rugby World Cup The Crusaders coach has signed a four-year contract to take the reins from Foster after the 2023 Rugby World Cup
AAP · Mar 21, 2023 Robertson to follow Foster as All Blacks coach New Zealand Rugby has appointed Crusaders coach Scott Robertson to be the next All Blacks coach following this year's World Cup.
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023 Tough tournament to win – Steve Hansen says pressure is on Ireland at World Cup Ireland have never progressed beyond the World Cup quarter-finals.
The Guardian - US · Mar 17, 2023 Joe Biden backs Ireland in Six Nations Grand Slam game against England President introduces former Ireland full-back Rob Kearney, a relative, at White House St Patrick’s Day event
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023 England need a clear gameplan in Dublin if they are to heal France wounds After a difficult week, Steve Borthwick’s men must show total belief in the strategy to stop Ireland completing a grand slam
Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023 Today's rugby news as Gatland to make announcement and Wales completely written off The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond