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Yesterday
21st November 2024
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From fifth in Leinster's depth chart to starting for Ireland - McCarthy's rise
The 21-year-old hooker will make his debut against Fiji on Saturday.
This week
17th November 2024 - 22nd November 2024
Analysis Discipline
How Ireland conceded another 13 penalties against Argentina
Andy Farrell’s side came out on the wrong side of the penalty count for the second week running.
Last week
10th November 2024 - 16th November 2024
edgy
Farrell's Ireland squeeze home against Pumas after stressful second half
Argentina had a chance to pull off a historic win in Dublin but Ireland clung on.
Succession
The Aussie who beat Benazzi to World Rugby's top job on slimmest of margins
Brett Robinson is promising to stabilise the financial crisis in rugby union.
system
'Your strength is your weakness and that's probably the case with Irish rugby'
Are promising young Irish players getting enough chances to actually play?
Selection
Farrell gives 'lucky' players second chance but freshens up Irish bench
There’s just one change to the starting XV but four among the replacements.
Dr Phil, a Portlaoise man, and a hungry pack of Pumas
Alan Kingsley worked on Argentina’s kicking game at training in Dublin today.
Bouncing Back
Ireland need a big push against Pumas to show last Friday was a blip
This Irish team have had a habit of bouncing back after disappointing performances.
Analysis Sloppy
Why Ireland's attack failed to fire in frustrating defeat to the All Blacks
Issues at the breakdown and lineout, as well as simple handling errors, denied Ireland any flow.
This month
November 2024
tough night
All Blacks storm Dublin as sloppy Ireland come off second best
Andy Farrell’s men failed to get firing in attack as the Kiwis claimed a deserved win.
Rivals
Whatever about the sledging, the rugby tonight promises fireworks
Ireland’s clashes with New Zealand have been enthralling over the past decade.
Grassroots
'This is what rugby is all about... It reminds me of my club in New Zealand'
CYM rugby club in Dublin had a visit from some of the All Blacks this morning.
Razor
Grá for Guinness, Ireland at 18, and the whirlwind All Blacks job
Scott Robertson, who once played with Newtownards, marches to his own beat.
Nous
Farrell has gone with his most experienced, tried-and-trusted selection
The Ireland head coach has included lots of know-how in his squad to face the All Blacks.
Analysis Allow the access
The big kick change to look out for in Ireland's battle with All Blacks
Referees have been told to clamp down on obstruction by kick escorters.
