Tadhg Beirne: I still have nightmares about quarter-final against New Zealand
The Ireland players and staff have been at pains to stress that tonight's meeting with New Zealand at Aviva Stadium is not – I repeat not – a revenge mission.
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No acrimony with New Zealand, says Ireland captain Doris
New Ireland captain Caelan Doris believes there is no bad blood with New Zealand following last year’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat as the teams prepare to meet in Dublin on Friday.
Ireland recall experienced trio for All Blacks Test
Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, who missed the epic Ireland victory over South Africa to tie a summer series, have been recalled to the starting line-up for Friday's blockbuster Test with New Zealand.
Hooker Kelleher fit to face New Zealand, but Furlong misses out
Hooker Ronan Kelleher has been passed fit to face New Zealand in Ireland’s Autumn international opener in Dublin on Friday, but prop Tadhg Furlong will miss the clash with injury as coach Andy Farrell named his team on Wednesday.
Tadhg Furlong out of Ireland XV to face New Zealand as Keenan, Gibson-Park and Hansen return
Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of the Ireland side to face New Zealand on Friday night.
Breaking Furlong misses out as Kelleher passed fit for Ireland v All Blacks
Rónan Kelleher has been passed fit for Ireland, while Tadgh Furlong misses out on Friday's clash against New Zealand.
Diarmuid Barron: All Blacks XV occasion can drive Munster on this season
Diarmuid Barron believes Munster can use their uplifting performance against an All Blacks XV as a kickstart to their season, as they look to get back on track following the departure of head coach Graham Rowntree.
Munster's Peter O'Mahony may feature against All Blacks XV with Ruben Love added to squad
Peter O'Mahony could make his Munster return against the All Blacks XV this weekend, while a number of players are unavailable due to international commitments.