O'Connell frustrated and disappointed by Ireland defeat to All Blacks
Paul O'Connell admitted that Saturday’s comprehensive 42-19 defeat to New Zealand was both frustrating and disappointing.
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Andy Farrell: Ireland players know what they need to fix
Andy Farrell is confident Ireland can quickly learn lessons from being dismantled by New Zealand in order to remain alive in the series.
Skillful Nathan Lyon has more to offer: Daniel Vettori
Daniel Vettori on Sunday said Nathan Lyon's ability to combine spin with bounce makes him a lethal weapon on turning pitches -- and for years to come. The 34-year-old Lyon towered above the Sri Lankan spinners in the team's thrashing of the hosts in the recent opening Test in Galle to return with match figures of 9-121. The performance took Lyon into the top 10 leading wicket-takers of all time with 436 wickets in 109 Tests.
Andy Farrell takes the positives from Ireland’s defeat in opening Test
Head coach Andy Farrell is confident Ireland can quickly learn lessons from being dismantled by New Zealand in order to remain alive in the series.
Ian Garry keeps UFC record intact with Green victory
Ian Garry maintained his unbeaten UFC record with a unanimous decision victory over Gabe Green in Las Vegas.
Joe Joyce's plans plunged into danger as ex-Oleksandr Usyk foe throws name into mix
Michael Hunter and Joseph Parker have agreed to a fight over social media, putting Parker vs Joe Joyce in doubt. Hunter was set to face Hughie Fury on July 2 in a WBA eliminator bout at the AO Arena in Manchester, but the fight was cancelled after Fury pulled out due to illness.
Rugby-Farrell refuses to rule out Sexton for Ireland's second All Blacks test
(Reuters) - Ireland coach Andy Farrell has held out hope Johnny Sexton will be available to face New Zealand this week in Dunedin after the fly-half passed the second of three concussion tests following his removal from Saturday's loss against the All Blacks.
South Africa v Wales winners and losers as Pivac earns respite and personal horror show unfolds
Wales’ latest defeat to South Africa was one that will live long in the memory of supporters from both nations.