McKenzie boots All Blacks to victory over sloppy Irish
New Zealand ended Ireland's 19-match winning streak at Lansdowne Road, running out deserved 23-13 victors over the world ranked number one side in a scrappy encounter on Friday.
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All Blacks sweating on Cane injury ahead of France clash
Former captain Sam Cane is an injury doubt for New Zealand ahead of their clash with France next weekend but coach Scott Robertson is confident Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor will be fit to play in Paris.
‘No sulking’ – Ireland’s players vow to bounce back from New Zealand defeat
Ireland’s players have vowed there will be “no sulking” during their efforts to bounce back from the disappointment of a first Dublin defeat in more than three years.
Robertson praises astute All Blacks after finishing strong in Dublin
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'No excuses' from Josh Van der Flier as Andrew Porter admits Ireland have 'a lot to work on'
Josh van der Flier was keen not to use rustiness as an excuse following Ireland's flat performance in their 10-point home loss to New Zealand on Friday night.
Scott Barrett takes exception to 'below the line' shot from Joe McCarthy
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett believes Joe McCarthy took a cheap shot on Damian McKenzie during Ireland's Autumn Nations Series loss at Aviva Stadium.
Scott Robertson energised by All Blacks' efficiency
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson said his side showed their most astute game management since he took charge at the start of this year in Friday's clinical 23-13 win Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Andy Farrell admits Irish mood ‘sombre’ after New Zealand inflict rare home loss
Head coach Andy Farrell rued an error-strewn performance after below-par Ireland slipped to a deflating 23-13 defeat to New Zealand in Dublin.