Ireland bring in reinforcements to NZ touring squad
Ireland have called prop Ed Byrne and centre Stuart McCloskey into their touring squad in New Zealand after a rash of injuries and positive COVID-19 tests.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Farrell refuses to rule out Sexton for Ireland's second All Blacks test
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.
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.
