Ireland quartet set to return ahead of second Test with New Zealand
Ireland will be boosted by the return to training of Rob Herring, Harry Byrne, Mack Hansen and Finlay Bealham ahead of the second Test against New Zealand this week.
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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.
O'Gara: Fast start can give Irish opportunity to beat All Blacks
Ronan O'Gara doesn’t believe that the nature of Ireland’s loss to the Maori All Blacks will seep into the preparations for Saturday’s Test against New Zealand.
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.
We expect New Zealand at their very best - Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says he doesn't expect New Zealand's standards to drop, despite their unsettled camp this week.
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.
Cian Healy leg injury ‘doesn’t look too good’ to Ireland boss Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admitted Cian Healy’s leg injury “doesn’t look too good” following an emphatic 32-17 defeat by the Maori All Blacks.
Healy Ireland's main concern ahead of All Blacks Test
Cian Healy has emerged as the major injury concern for Ireland following their costly defeat to the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton.