Let’s be honest, World Rugby’s rankings tell a lie. It’s not the biggest lie in the world, admittedly. Just a little one. The rankings have Ireland in third place, behind South Africa and New Zealand, and ahead of France. But Ireland, in reality, are the ... See more
Beaten but unbowed. Andy Farrell believes that not only do Ireland have to become the best team in the world if they are to compete with the best, but that they have the capability to do so between now and next year’s Rugby World Cup. The onus, he accepte... See more
Jack Conan experienced a gamut of emotions after Ireland’s 40-21 defeat to New Zealand. There was acute frustration with aspects of the performance and most definitely the result, as well as consolation in other parts of Ireland’s display blended with a b... See more
Andy Farrell was obliged to bite his tongue and make little or no comment on the officiating during New Zealand’s 40-21 win over Ireland in Eden Park, following Gonzalo Quesada’s two-week suspension for comments he made about the refereeing after Italy’s ... See more
Nations Championship New Zealand 40 Ireland 21 Eden Park, though far from the noisiest or intimidating of arenas, remains an impenetrable fortress, now for 53 games. In truth, the result was never in doubt. The All Blacks always seemed to have Ireland at ... See more
