Andrew Porter says veteran mentor Cian Healy remains a ‘huge asset’ for Ireland
Ireland prop Andrew Porter believes veteran mentor Cian Healy remains a “huge asset” at international level following his record-equalling outing against Argentina.
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Andy Farrell happy with ‘ugly’ win as Ireland hold on to beat spirited Argentina
Head coach Andy Farrell was satisfied to celebrate an “ugly” victory after Ireland returned to winning ways by scraping a 22-19 success over spirited Argentina in Dublin.
Ireland hold off Argentina fightback to return to winning ways in Dublin
Ireland survived a major scare as they kickstarted their autumn campaign by holding off a spirited Argentina side to return to winning ways with an unconvincing 22-19 victory in Dublin.
Ireland ready for Argentina after All Blacks loss let people down – Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell believes taking on Argentina will be the “perfect” test of Ireland’s character after they “let a few people down” during a deflating defeat to the All Blacks.
Ireland’s Cian Healy in line to win landmark 133rd cap against Argentina
Cian Healy is set to move alongside Brian O’Driscoll as Ireland’s most-capped international after being named among the replacements for Friday’s clash with Argentina.
‘No sulking’ – Ireland’s players vow to bounce back from New Zealand defeat
Ireland’s players have vowed there will be “no sulking” during their efforts to bounce back from the disappointment of a first Dublin defeat in more than three years.
Andy Farrell admits Irish mood ‘sombre’ after New Zealand inflict rare home loss
Head coach Andy Farrell rued an error-strewn performance after below-par Ireland slipped to a deflating 23-13 defeat to New Zealand in Dublin.
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.