It’s time for the All Blacks to do something radical – for Graham Henry to make the biggest coaching call of his career. Dan Carter has gone and taken so much hope with him.

Listening to the Irish wax lyrical about Wales yesterday, the Celtic combatants are sounding more like the best of 'frenemies'.

Ireland have downed Italy 36-6 in their final Pool C Rugby World Cup match in Dunedin. Ireland's record point-scorer Ronan O'Gara starred for the Irish, notching two conversions and four penalties.

Photos of the key moments from the Rugby World Cup match between Ireland and Italy in Dunedin.

Photos of the key moments from the Rugby World Cup match between Ireland and Russia at Rotorua International Stadium.

Now Robbie Deans is the underperforming incumbent with a friend in a high place. Remind you of anyone, asks Chris Rattue...

The Australian media has lashed out at the Wallabies following the shock 15-6 defeat to Ireland in their Pool C Rugby World Cup match at Eden Park last night.

Ireland has set itself on course for a memorable campaign by beating the Wallabies, while also doing New Zealand a massive favour.