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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'It's a phone call I've been waiting for for a long time' - Scannell proud of Irish return
It's nearly three years since Niall Scannell last played for Ireland, and as recently as a few days ago it didn't look like he'd be pulling on a green shirt any time soon.
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.
Joe Schmidt joins New Zealand after Covid fells coaches before Ireland tour
Joe Schmidt has been rushed into the New Zealand set-up after Covid-19 felled the side’s coaching stocks on the eve of Ireland’s tour.
Ireland relishing the pressure v Maoris - Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says tomorrow's first tour game against the Maori All Blacks will be the biggest game some of his squad have every played, having named five uncapped players for the clash in Hamilton.
NZ-born Aki to lead Ireland against Maori All Blacks
New Zealand-born Bundee Aki was on Tuesday named to captain Ireland in their opening tour match against the Maori All Blacks.
Ireland's Scannell pitched straight into Maori clash
Irish hooker Niall Scannell will have little time to acclimatise to New Zealand before heading out onto the pitch to face the Maori All Blacks in a tour match.
Schmidt gets call as All Blacks and Ireland hit by Covid
New Zealand's preparations for the first Test against Ireland were thrown into disarray on Monday after head coach Ian Foster, two of his assistants and two players tested positive for Covid-19, with the visitors also hit by the virus.