New Zealand skipper Scott Barrett has opened up on the background over his tussle with Joe McCarthy during the opening half of their clash with Ireland.

IRELAND may have broken their New Zealand duck in recent years — but Joe McCarthy is fully aware of the All Blacks’ threat.

Ireland face New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium on Friday in a rematch of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final, with lock Joe ...

McCarthy, a former student at Blackrock College, doesn’t take his place for granted and he’s vying with James Ryan, Ryan ...

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett believes Joe McCarthy took a cheap shot on Damian McKenzie during Ireland Autumn Nations Series loss at Aviva Stadium.

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett says he "took exception" to Ireland lock Joe McCarthy in the All Blacks' 23-13 win in ...

Scott Barrett felt Joe McCarthy cleaned up New Zealand fly-half Damian McKenzie during first half in Dublin; Barrett: I dont ...

For Joe McCarthy a 21-minute run after coming in for Iain Henderson in last year’s World Cup quarter final is the entirety of his All Blacks playing experience. Warming his bones in Portugal ...

Lock Joe McCarthy believes Ireland have “earned the right” to feel confident of taking on the All Blacks as they attempt to banish bitter memories of last year’s agonising Rugby World Cup exit.