All Blacks

Gordon D’Arcy: This Irish system operates off thin margins – in Chicago it was exposed

New Zealand may have built their game around structure for the last few years, but the current group are rediscovering that attacking instinct

Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s Chicago adventure was deflating in more ways than one

Indecisive refereeing and a disappointing result against the All Blacks killed the atmosphere in Soldier Field

‘There’s All Black bodies just flying in to you’: Paddy McCarthy on his Ireland Test debut

The 22-year-old relished his baptism of fire at Soldier Field as he followed older brother Joe on to the Irish squad

Are Ireland sliding down rugby’s global pecking order?

The Counter Ruck Podcast

Owen Doyle: Unwarranted Tadhg Beirne dismissal highlighted a problem in rugby officiating

Foul play review officer seemed to be the only person in Soldier Field who thought incident merited a red

View from New Zealand: Gap defined not just by improving All Blacks, but also waning Ireland

Final 20 minutes revealed free-wheeling New Zealand capable of embracing new era and Green machine in need of a rebuild

It was just like watching Ireland of long ago as Andy Farrell’s men crumbled late on

Alarming nature of final-quarter collapse against New Zealand must be addressed

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

‘Zero excuses from here’: Farrell seeks Ireland response to bruising All Blacks defeat

With three more tough Tests to come this month, Andy Farrell says: ‘If we can’t stand up to that challenge, then we shouldn’t be here’

Stuart McCloskey left Soldier Field with reputation enhanced despite injury frustrations

Ulster man repaid boss’s faith after being picked to start against All Blacks ahead of Lions pair

TV lads’ verdict on Ireland’s performance against the All Blacks? Not very well done

Andrew Trimble’s optimism led him to make a high-stakes commitment

Five things we learned from Ireland’s 26-13 defeat to New Zealand

Crowley-Prendergast debate rages on while questions should now be asked about US experiment

James Lowe feels pain of opportunity that slipped away but promises Ireland will bounce back

‘We’re going to put our best foot forward and hopefully rip into them’

‘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

Andy Farrell says lack of mental sharpness at key times cost Ireland dearly in Chicago

Head coach was perplexed by decision to upgrade Tadhg Beirne’s yellow card to a red

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

All Blacks punish tiring Ireland in final quarter as they run in three tries to seal the deal

Ireland had not made the most of opportunities to add scores in the second and third quarters of the game in Chicago

Ireland 13 New Zealand 26: How the Irish players rated at Soldier Field

Stuart McCloskey and Ryan Baird show up well in Chicago but too many players fail to finish out game strongly

TV view: Did Ireland win? Because it was hard to actually follow the match

Between the coloured boots and the superimposed ads on the pitch, it was hard to actually follow the match

Ireland 13 New Zealand 26 (FT) - second half blitz hands All Blacks comfortable victory

Two New Zealand tries in the final quarter see Ireland cough up a late lead at Soldier Field, Chicago

Ireland v New Zealand: What time and TV channel is it on today?

Everything you need to know about the Autumn International game in Chicago

Ireland v New Zealand: Where will this international be won and lost?

Andy Farrell: ‘These lads are fit. The challenge is for them to be mentally sharp, to be ahead of the game’

‘I couldn’t even finish my second bottle of beer’: Rob Kearney on 2016 win over All Blacks

Breakthrough victory left New Zealand with no choice but to start respecting Ireland, ex-player insists

Gerry Thornley: In Chicago where American sports rule, rugby is seen as an oddity

Letter from Chicago: The Windy City’s staple diet is sports, food and beer

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

Matt Williams: Whether Ireland are ready for All Blacks is big ‘unknown unknown’

Springboks have already exposed New Zealand flaws, but can Andy Farrell’s side take advantage?

Johnny Watterson: Haters gonna hate the next four weeks of intense Test rugby

The outcomes of the November internationals will shape how Ireland fare in the Rugby World Cup draw

Jack Crowley: ‘I don’t think I was hard done by’

Outhalf’s tackle count in Croke Park victory against Leinster pointed to an added intensity in his game

Why perfecting the counterattack is central to Ireland’s World Cup evolution

Only time will tell if Andy Farrell’s side can evolve the way they need to

Andy Farrell makes some telling tweaks on Ireland return as McCloskey and Baird get their chance

Paddy McCarthy is another set to be given a huge opportunity against the All Blacks in Chicago

Can Ireland upset the odds against New Zealand?

The Counter Ruck Podcast

View from New Zealand: Huge pay day the main reason All Blacks are facing Ireland in Chicago

There’s a growing concern in New Zealand that the focus is more on winning investment than on the All Blacks’ ability to win games

New Zealand make three changes as Beauden Barrett and Caleb Clarke return to backline

Ethan de Groot returns from concussion to take his place in the All Blacks frontrow

Ireland team named to play New Zealand: Jack Crowley ‘deserves’ outhalf place, says Farrell

McCloskey preferred to Bundee Aki as Andy Farrell names team for Test, with the All Blacks making three changes

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

For James Lowe, New Zealand is a Test that never loses its shine

33-year-old has sights set on hanging around for 2027 World Cup

Ireland v New Zealand: Caelan Doris likely to feature off the bench at Soldier Field

Ireland captain has been out of action since Leinster’s Champions Cup defeat to Northampton in May

Paul O’Connell insists he’s ‘very happy in the trenches’ after leading Ireland on summer tour

O’Connell has returned to his role as forwards coach after the summer games in Tbilisi and Lisbon

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

Gordon D’Arcy: Back where it all began, Ireland need the same spark that first saw them topple the All Blacks

Nine years on from the historic win in Chicago, Ireland return to Soldier Field to face New Zealand

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