Ireland hammered by ruthless New Zealand in Auckland
Ireland capitulated following a strong start and lost captain Johnny Sexton to injury as clinical New Zealand recorded an emphatic 42-19 first-Test victory in Auckland.
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Kenny Shiels not making predictions about Northern Ireland’s Euro 2022 prospects
Manager Kenny Shiels is eager to avoid making bold proclamations as he prepares Northern Ireland women’s team for their first major tournament after seeing men’s counterpart Ian Baraclough recently come unstuck.
Dan Sheehan sees ‘massive’ chance for Ireland to claim first win in New Zealand
Hooker Dan Sheehan expects New Zealand to be out for revenge but believes Ireland’s players have a “massive opportunity” to cement places in the history books.
Have Ireland ‘poked the bear’? Talking points ahead of New Zealand Test
Ireland begin their three-match series against New Zealand on Saturday at a sold-out Eden Park in Auckland.
NZ Rugby review rules Jeremy Loughman returned after concussion protocols error
Ireland prop Jeremy Loughman should not have been allowed to return to the field after suffering concussion symptoms against the Maori All Blacks, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has concluded.
Caelan Doris knows what it will take for Ireland to create history
Caelan Doris says Ireland will need to surpass their stunning autumn performance against the All Blacks in order to make history in New Zealand.
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.
All Blacks coach Ian Foster confident he will make Ireland match after Covid-19
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster joked he was unsure whether he was “sick or nervous” after suffering cold sweats and sleepless nights ahead of the first Test with Ireland following a positive Covid-19 Test.