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.
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New Zealand end Ireland’s winning run in Dublin
Ireland suffered further disappointment at the hands of New Zealand as their 19-match winning streak in Dublin was ended by a 23-13 defeat.
Ireland recall experienced trio for All Blacks Test
Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, who missed the epic Ireland victory over South Africa to tie a summer series, have been recalled to the starting line-up for Friday's blockbuster Test with New Zealand.
Hooker Kelleher fit to face New Zealand, but Furlong misses out
Hooker Ronan Kelleher has been passed fit to face New Zealand in Ireland’s Autumn international opener in Dublin on Friday, but prop Tadhg Furlong will miss the clash with injury as coach Andy Farrell named his team on Wednesday.
Tadhg Furlong out of Ireland XV to face New Zealand as Keenan, Gibson-Park and Hansen return
Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of the Ireland side to face New Zealand on Friday night.
Breaking Furlong misses out as Kelleher passed fit for Ireland v All Blacks
Rónan Kelleher has been passed fit for Ireland, while Tadgh Furlong misses out on Friday's clash against New Zealand.
Joe McCarthy – Ireland have earned right to ‘feel confident’ facing New Zealand
Lock Joe McCarthy believes Ireland have “earned the right” to feel confident of taking on the All Blacks as they attempt to banish bitter memories of last year’s agonising Rugby World Cup exit.
'The beast keeps rolling on' - Joe McCarthy relishing latest New Zealand clash
He's not the freshest face in the camp but Joe McCarthy won’t be written off as an elder statesman just yet.