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Owen Doyle: Ireland must ensure Scott Barrett’s claim about Joe McCarthy is not swept under the carpet

World Rugby Council’s decisions this week on new laws could have big effects

‘It just wasn’t who we are’: Mack Hansen disappointed with losing return to Irish XV

Connacht winger says squad is determined to put untypical display against New Zealand behind them

Gerry Thornley: Ireland were poor, the referee was poor, the crowd was poor and the All Blacks were adequate

Andy Farrell’s men will be stung by the manner of the loss but success for the southern hemisphere nations sets up the rest of the Autumn Nations Series nicely

How did you find the atmosphere at the Aviva for Ireland v New Zealand? We want to hear your thoughts

Did the energy at the Aviva Stadium on Friday live up to what we’ve come to expect from an Ireland-All Blacks test?

Why Ireland won’t push the panic button after All Blacks defeat

The Counter Ruck podcast: How worried should Irish rugby be after a disheartening defeat to the All Blacks?

Thomas Clarkson nears Ireland debut as Andy Farrell considers changes for Argentina clash

Ciarán Frawley and Robbie Henshaw among other players pushing for a start for Ireland against in-form Argentina

Denis Walsh: Players’ fear of missing out means managers can reign serenely

Eddie Jones may have had success with England, but the days of head coaches ruling with an iron fist are over. Aren’t they?

Ireland intent on ‘bouncing back’ against improving Argentina

Pumas visit Aviva on Friday after beginning end-of-year tour with resounding 50-18 victory over Italy

Ireland fall to third in world rankings after defeat to New Zealand

Ireland lose top spot as South Africa take over first after defeat of Scotland and New Zealand second

View from New Zealand: Ireland’s problem is they keep bringing the best out of the All Blacks

Doubts about Scott Robertson’s ability to lead the All Blacks have receded since Friday’s impressive win in Dublin

Many of the murmuring Aviva Stadium crowd left early or headed to the bar. Irish expectations have changed

You pays your money - a lot of it - and you takes your choice has become the mantra of many fans at Ireland games

‘Put that in the book’: Rieko Ioane opens fresh chapter in Johnny Sexton spat

All Blacks centre took to social media to send a message to the former Ireland captain after win on Friday night

Bundee Aki’s broad shoulders not enough to carry an off-colour Ireland against All Blacks

The Connacht centre time and again tried to drag his team over the gainline as he carried the fight to the land of his birth

Five things we learned from Ireland’s defeat to New Zealand as McKenzie stars and punters punished by 8.10pm kick-off

McKenzie punishes Ireland after penalty giveaway; punters punished by 8.10pm kick-off; Healy closes in on record; All Blacks shut down maul at source; was bench pressed into action too late?

New Zealand media hail ‘courageous All Blacks’ but note fan bemusement over anthem being cut short

New Zealand fans at the Aviva Stadium left wondering why the English verse of their anthem was not played

When Ireland get ahead of themselves, trust New Zealand to deliver a reality check

Matt Williams tried to warn us, but did we listen?

‘I had to make a point’: All Blacks’ Scott Barrett says he reacted to ‘below the line stuff’ against Ireland

Tempers momentarily flared early in the first half at the Aviva

Ireland’s energy and accuracy ‘wasn’t what was needed’ to beat All Blacks, says Farrell

Loss to New Zealand ends Ireland’s 19-match winning streak at home

Ireland fail to ignite as All Blacks end three-year run of home wins

Andy Farrell’s side racked up errors and gave away too many penalties while New Zealand just had to stay cute and confident

All Blacks end Ireland’s winning streak at home with deserving victory

A strangely subdued night in the Aviva where the Irish attack floundered on errors

Ireland 13 New Zealand 23: How the Irish players rated at the Aviva Stadium

Andy Farrell’s team didn’t click on the day but Gibson-Park stood out despite the defeat

Ireland 13 New Zealand 23 FT: Autumn Nations Series as it happened

Defeat for Andy Farrell’s team after error-strewn display against the All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium

Tedious scrums continue to be a blessing and a curse for Ireland

Efforts to speed up set piece go unnoticed at the Aviva

Gerry Thornley: Set-piece will be crucial if Ireland are to beat All Blacks

With Tadhg Furlong out, recalling Iain Henderson to the bench adds some horsepower

With all due respect to New Zealand and the haka, a laser-accurate kicking game can deliver victory for Ireland

I hope the Irish welcome for the All Blacks holds far more humility than the English displayed

Tadhg Beirne says Graham Rowntree’s departure came as a surprise to Munster players

Munster captain says: ‘We can’t thank Graham enough for everything he has done for the club’

Ireland v New Zealand preview: Where the Test could be won and lost and why the duel at 10 looks pivotal

New Zealand v Ireland preview: Caelan Doris says ‘it goes up another level’ against All Blacks

Rising New Zealand star Wallace Sititi latest in long line of splendid All Blacks

‘Wallace Sititi knows where to go. He’s not just hunting the ball. So yes, he can do this amazing stuff ... he’s special’

Caelan Doris’s era as Irish rugby captain begins in earnest against All Blacks at the Aviva

Caelan Doris’s leadership will be based foremost on his own deeds

Caelan Doris v Ardie Savea: Who will come out on top at the Aviva?

Ireland’s inspirational captain will have to be at the peak of his powers to outperform the All Blacks’ brilliant 2023 World Player of the Year

Ireland v New Zealand: Could this be the grudge match of all grudge matches?

The chemistry between the sides provides Ireland with added motivation against the All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium

Are New Zealand underdogs against Ireland?

The Counter Ruck Podcast

Behind the numbers: Five areas where Ireland can target the All Blacks

Ireland discovered to their cost in the World Cup quarter-final that small margins can make all the difference when it comes to prevailing over New Zealand

Garry Ringrose v Rieko Ioane: Who will come out on top at the Aviva?

The battle between two of the world’s great centres will prove an intriguing subplot when Ireland host the All Blacks

Ireland vs New Zealand: Andy Farrell insists revenge not a factor for Test at Aviva

Ten of the starting XV who suffered World Cup heartbreak against All Blacks start in Friday’s showdown

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson takes a little trip down memory lane

All Blacks make two changes for Ireland game with Damian McKenzie at outhalf

Ireland v New Zealand: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more

The Irish team welcome the All Blacks in their first game of Autumn Internationals at the Aviva

Ireland v New Zealand: Keenan, Hansen and Gibson-Park all return in strong Irish selection

Finlay Bealham in at tighthead as hamstring injury rules Tadhg Furlong out of autumn campaign

Garry Ringrose enjoying the increased support for the Ireland team since successful All Blacks tour

Centre has played against New Zealand seven times since his first match in 2016 with mixed results

Gordon D’Arcy: The haka needs to be answered or else it becomes one-sided pageantry

Victory in Chicago proved a watershed moment in the relationship between the sides

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