Player ratings: Difficult night for Ireland
Despite a positive start, Ireland were overwhelmed by a superior force in a ruthless New Zealand outfit.
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Ruthless New Zealand punish off-pace Ireland
Ruthless New Zealand handed Ireland a harsh lesson in fortress Eden Park on Saturday morning.
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.
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.
Ireland have positive news about Cian Healy’s injury ahead of New Zealand clash
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.
4 NZ-born players in Ireland match-day squad to tackle All Blacks
Ireland on Thursday named all four of their New Zealand-born players in their line-up for the first Test against the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.
Healy fit as Ireland plump for experience against All Blacks
Ireland prop Cian Healy has recovered sufficiently from a leg injury sustained against the Maori All Blacks this week to be named among the replacements for the first test against New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.
Ireland name squad for first Test against New Zealand
Ireland have named their side to take on the All Blacks in Saturday’s opening Test against New Zealand.