IRELAND PRODUCED an incredible performance last week, one that few saw coming, but it seems New Zealand have finally learnt how set up a drop goal and so Brian O’Driscoll…
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Ireland make three changes ahead of final All Blacks Test
Two changes in the backs and one in the forward pack, have been made by Declan kidney and co to the side that took the field in the second test…
Injured Carter replaced by Cruden for third Ireland test
THE STARTING XV features six changes to the team that started last week’s Test against Ireland – two forced by injury and four selection strategy changes – with the selection…
Improved Ireland rattle All Blacks
In a pre-match interview, Declan Kidney said: “The belief is unquestionable. Just because you have a bad day doesn’t mean you can’t turn it around a week later.” And Ireland…
New Zealand 22 Ireland 19: 2nd Test verdict
Rarely will you see a more dramatic Test match than this. Ireland hadn't beaten New Zealand in 25 previous attempts spread over 107 years and a magnificent effort in Christchurch…
New Zealand v Ireland: 2nd Test preview
IRELAND ENDURED a miserable evening at Eden Park last weekend, the All Blacks running in five tries in a comprehensive 42-10 win to ensure their unbeaten run against the men…
Mike Ross returns for second All Blacks test
The Ireland team to play New Zealand in the second test of the summer tour has been named and shows four changes from the starting XV that took the field…
Thomson replaces Vito for Ireland Test
THE STARTING XV features just the one change with loose forward Adam Thomson replacing the injured Victor Vito (knee) at blindside flanker, while his place on the bench has been…
Hurricane Savea blows Ireland away
I’LL BE honest, when I first saw Declan Kidney’s team selection it didn’t fill me with confidence. Losing to the Barbarians the week before travelling to the backyard of the…
New Zealand 42 Ireland 10: The verdict
ANOTHER NEW Zealand-Ireland game, another All Blacks win. It’s a stuck record for Ireland and while they showed glimmers of a decent running game at Eden Park, this match was…