All Blacks v Ireland, first Test: All You Need to Know
What a week it has been, and the Test series is still a day away.
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Loughman should not have returned after HIA - NZ Rugby
Ireland prop Jeremy Loughman should not have returned to play in Wednesday's match against the Maori All Blacks after suffering a head knock in the opening minutes, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Friday.
Healy comes through Ireland training unscathed
Cian Healy is set to take his place on the Ireland bench for tomorrow's first Test against New Zealand after coming through this morning’s captain’s run unscathed.
Mistake made in treatment of concussed Ireland prop: NZ Rugby
New Zealand Rugby on Friday conceded medical staff made a mistake by allowing Jeremy Loughman to play on in a tour match against the Maori All Blacks, despite the Ireland prop displaying clear concussion symptoms.
Ireland prop swap 'a bit strange' - Mike Ross
Former Ireland international Mike Ross says it is "a bit strange" that Cian Healy and Finlay Bealham are training to cover both prop positions in the front row, despite the two players specialising in contrasting roles.
Ireland must keep evolving to avoid peaking early for World Cup, says Sexton
Captain Johnny Sexton says Ireland must keep evolving in order to avoid repeating the mistake of peaking too soon for a World Cup.
Sexton issues warning about failure to evolve
Captain Johnny Sexton says Ireland must keep evolving in order to avoid repeating the mistake of peaking too soon for a World Cup.
Positive news for Ireland as Healy included for New Zealand clash despite injury 'scare'
Andy Farrell said Cian Healy’s injury was “more of a scare than anything else” after the prop was a surprise inclusion in Ireland’s squad for Saturday’s series opener against New Zealand.