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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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.
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.
Ireland hopeful on Johnny Sexton's chances of making second Test against New Zealand
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell revealed captain Johnny Sexton could be available for next Saturday's second Test against New Zealand.
Ireland hopeful over Johnny Sexton after post-match check on head injury
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell revealed captain Johnny Sexton could be available for next weekend’s second Test following a resounding 42-19 loss to New Zealand in the series opener.
All Blacks down Ireland 42-19 at Eden Park
:The All Blacks weathered Irish storms at the start of each half but responded with six tries to open their 2022 season with a hardfought 42-19 victory in Auckland on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Saturday sport: Ireland suffer heavy defeat to New Zealand
Ireland have lost the first test of the summer tour of New Zealand on a 42-19 scoreline in Auckland.