Autumn Nations Series
Five things we learned from Ireland’s 26-13 defeat to New Zealand
Crowley-Prendergast debate rages on while questions should now be asked about US experiment
Andy Farrell says lack of mental sharpness at key times cost Ireland dearly in Chicago
Head coach was perplexed by decision to upgrade Tadhg Beirne’s yellow card to a red
Talking Point: Tadhg Beirne a victim of the new laws as his day ends early at Soldier Field
The Ireland secondrow has very little time to readjust before Beauden Baarrett collision
All Blacks punish tiring Ireland in final quarter as they run in three tries to seal the deal
Ireland had not made the most of opportunities to add scores in the second and third quarters of the game in Chicago
Ireland 13 New Zealand 26: How the Irish players rated at Soldier Field
Stuart McCloskey and Ryan Baird show up well in Chicago but too many players fail to finish out game strongly
TV view: Did Ireland win? Because it was hard to actually follow the match
Between the coloured boots and the superimposed ads on the pitch, it was hard to actually follow the match
Ireland v New Zealand: What time and TV channel is it on today?
Everything you need to know about the Autumn International game in Chicago
Ireland team named to play New Zealand: Jack Crowley ‘deserves’ outhalf place, says Farrell
McCloskey preferred to Bundee Aki as Andy Farrell names team for Test, with the All Blacks making three changes
Owen Doyle: The frequency of nasty injuries in elite matches is a concern
Pick and drives lead to the brain of hookers like Dan Sheehan taking repeated hits
Ireland captain Caelan Doris could return for All Blacks clash
Number 8 has not featured since undergoing shoulder surgery in May
Paddy McCarthy is match-sharp and ready if called upon for Ireland debut against Japan
Leinster prop was an unused member of Ireland’s summer team, but he should set that right in November
Andy Farrell goes for tried and tested with Paddy McCarthy only uncapped call-up
Late bloomer Tommy O’Brien will get Ireland fresh option for Autumn Internationals
Caelan Doris returns as Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for Autumn Internationals
Ireland to open their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand in Chicago
How many Ireland jerseys are up for grabs ahead of the Autumn Nations Series?
The Counter Ruck Podcast
In another staggered season, rugby’s URC has lurched along - all the while breaking attendance records
Fitted in here, there and everywhere, the increasingly popular championship holds its own against bigger tournaments
Ireland to host South Africa, Australia and Japan in Autumn Nations Series
Three fixtures will follow New Zealand clash at Soldier Field
Matt Williams: Autumn games showed the huge task ahead for Simon Easterby and Ireland
South Africa were the best team of the Autumn Internationals, while Ireland’s attacking game needs some retooling
Jack Crowley: ‘Mental resilience has always been part of me’
Munster and Ireland outhalf says he is grateful to be in Andy Farrell’s 23-man squad
Will Andy Farrell’s Lions sabbatical hurt Ireland’s Six Nations chances?
Andy Farrell won’t return to Ireland coaching duties until August after the Lions’ tour of Australia
Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s fitful displays made for a rather disconcerting month
There were positives along the way in the three wins but the reliance on five-metre lineouts tells us that Ireland’s attack has become more blunt
Owen Doyle: Scrum is too often an ugly blot on the game, rather than a terrific attacking platform
Joe Schmidt will be examining video of Ireland’s win over Australia with a particular focus on knock-ons
Hugo Keenan is Ireland’s Wolfe in green clothing as he helps clean up the occasional mess
Keenan again showed his boundless enthusiasm in supporting colleagues
Ireland capable of kicking on from patchy autumnal campaign, says Farrell
‘Three from four, some good stuff and some not so-good stuff ... But that’s what you want in an autumn isn’t it?’
Ireland ‘just a little bit off’ as they grind out a hard-earned victory over Australia
Andy Farrell’s side demonstrate mental strength to eventually prevail despite Wallabies’ resolute display
Australia media point to improved Lions tour prospects after ‘gutsy Ireland defeat’
Joe Schmidt’s side take positives from last game of November tour despite failing to hold on for victory in Dublin
Andy Farrell ‘proud’ of hard-fought victory over Australia
Ireland head coach says team were ‘feeling sorry’ for themselves at half-time before turnaround in the second half
Joe Schmidt: ‘I felt we could have built on our lead after half-time’
Schmidt was hopeful for the future of Australian rugby but was also reminded that much work still has to be done
Ireland 22 Australia 19 FT: As it happened
Follow all the action as Andy Farrell's men aim to end November on a high
Ireland’s performance against Australia was pockmarked by sloppy errors
Teams now understand that getting after Ireland’s lineout and breakdown emasculates the Irish attack
Ireland 22 Australia 19: How the Irish players rated at the Aviva
Hugo Keenan and Caelan Doris stand out players in error-prone performance by Ireland
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