Foster praises All Black spirit after romp past Ireland
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.
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Ireland hopeful on Johnny Sexton's chances of making second Test against New Zealand
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell revealed captain Johnny Sexton could be available for next Saturday's second Test against New Zealand.
Ireland hopeful over Johnny Sexton after post-match check on head injury
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell revealed captain Johnny Sexton could be available for next weekend’s second Test following a resounding 42-19 loss to New Zealand in the series opener.
Andy Farrell pleased Ireland went down fighting against New Zealand at Eden Park
Andy Farrell said Ireland will take heart from their second-half performance against New Zealand as they regroup ahead of next Saturday's second Test in Dunedin.
Ruthless New Zealand punish off-pace Ireland
Ruthless New Zealand handed Ireland a harsh lesson in fortress Eden Park on Saturday morning.
Ireland hammered by ruthless New Zealand in Auckland
Ireland capitulated following a strong start and lost captain Johnny Sexton to injury as clinical New Zealand recorded an emphatic 42-19 first-Test victory in Auckland.
Dan Sheehan sees ‘massive’ chance for Ireland to claim first win in New Zealand
Hooker Dan Sheehan expects New Zealand to be out for revenge but believes Ireland’s players have a “massive opportunity” to cement places in the history books.