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.
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Finlay Bealham: 'Everyone is obviously bitterly disappointed'
Finlay Bealham says Ireland won't dwell on their disappointing performance against New Zealand on Friday, as attention now turns to next week's game against Argentina at Aviva Stadium.
New Zealand claim statement win over top-ranked Ireland
DUBLIN : New Zealand claimed a statement victory for new coach Scott Robertson as Damian McKenzie helped kick them to a 23-13 success over world number one side Ireland and hand their rivals a first home defeat in 20 matches at the Aviva Stadium on Friday.
Bernard Jackman: Ireland can look to exploit Will Jordan positioning
Bernard Jackman believes Will Jordan could be the weak link in the New Zealand defence that Ireland should look to expose on Friday.
Ireland v New Zealand: All you need to know ahead of Friday's clash
A year after Ireland suffered further quarter-final heartbreak at the World Cup to New Zealand, Andy Farrell's side welcome the All Blacks to the Aviva Stadium on Friday.
Scott Robertson: All Blacks see 'opportunities' in Tadhg Furlong absence
New Zealand boss Scott Robertson says Tadhg Furlong's absence from Ireland's squad this week presents "some opportunities" for his side in Friday night's Test at Aviva Stadium.
Caleb Clarke exploring Irish roots ahead of blockbuster clash
New Zealand winger Caleb Clarke has used his team's northern tour as a way of exploring his Irish heritage.