Harry Byrne stands out as Ireland XV comfortably beat Spain
Nine tries for Ireland was more than decent after two-and-a-half training sessions together
Ireland v Japan player ratings: Tommy O’Brien stars as bench makes big impact
Caelan Doris and Jack Crowley had impressive games in Autumn International Test
No shortage of talent or experience in Ireland XV to face Spain
Ten senior internationals named in Cullie Tucker’s side for Saturday’s game in Leganés
Jacob Stockdale and Robbie Henshaw gear up for Japan clash with a point to prove
Opportunity knocks for much-changed Ireland team as big names aim to win Andy Farrell over
Tom Stewart to captain Ireland XV side against Spain
Cullie Tucker names 10 already capped internationals in his side for Saturday
Ireland try stats suggest something is being lost in translation from training to match
Of Ireland’s 38 tries across eight matches, 27 had their genesis at the set piece, scrum or lineout
Tadhg Beirne has red card for Beauden Barrett tackle rescinded
Ireland lock was shown a yellow card that was upgraded to red at Chicago game against New Zealand
Ryan Baird, combative and inventive, was a ray of light on a gloomy day for Ireland
Leinster man delivered on years of promise in Soldier Field loss to New Zealand
‘What are you doing on the field, mate?’ – how New Zealand’s media reacted to win and red card
Ireland not spared the rod after defeat at Soldier Field but All Blacks also come in for criticism
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
Ireland will be wary of Cam Roigard’s attacking potency for the All Blacks
In 14 Tests for New Zealand, the scrumhalf has scored 10 tries
Ireland need Osborne, O’Brien and Lowe to provide solid foundation against New Zealand
It’s a step into the unknown as Andy Farrell puts his faith in new-look combinations
All-Ireland League Divisions 2B and 2C to be restructured along geographical lines
New north and south divisions are being brought in to reduce travelling costs for clubs from next season
Ireland Under-20s to face South Africa in Cork next month
South Africa Under-19s travelling north for a three-match tour to France and Ireland
Prolific try-scoring All Black Will Jordan has a happy history facing Irish sides
Winger-come-fullback has scored 43 tries in 49 Tests for New Zealand














