The Irish head coach feels his side need to improve mentally in the biggest games.

The 25-year-old was disappointed, but remains excited about next year’s World Cup.

Andy Farrell’s men were ranked number one in the world at this stage in 2022.

The Ireland head coach felt the big occasion at Eden Park fed into his team’s errors.

Isa Nacewa is back in rugby with Auckland, and he will always love Leinster.

Andy Farrell’s side have underperformed in their last two meetings with New Zealand.

Mike Blair has bucked the trend of Kiwi coaches getting the top jobs.

The school’s First XV head coach is Irishman Ian Robinson.

The Ireland head coach has praised left wing Jimmy O’Brien’s strong form.

Dave Rennie has made four personnel changes to his side for the Eden Park clash.

Sean Jansen made his Test debut in front of family and friends in Australia.

The Connacht number eight was outstanding in contact against Japan.

The Connacht tighthead made his Ireland debut against Japan.

The Ireland head coach is excited to take on the All Blacks at Eden Park.

The Ulster back row loved getting a taste of Test rugby and wants more.

The Connacht loosehead’s family were all in Newcastle to watch him win his first cap.

The Ireland head coach felt the scoreline against Japan flattered his side a bit.

Andy Farrell’s men had some brilliant passages, even as they made their share of errors.

Brave Blossoms second row Warner Dearns is a big threat to Ireland.

Scott Fardy is back in Australia, coaching in the Shute Shield with Hunter Wildfires.

25-year-old Connacht tighthead Sam Illo is set for his Ireland debut against Japan.

Sean Jansen has come a long way from his native Dunedin in New Zealand.

Craig Casey and Ciarán Frawley team up against Japan in Newcastle.

Ireland’s Stuart McCloskey is moving as fast as ever and playing his best rugby.

The data underlines how uncharacteristically disconnected Ireland were.

Director of rugby Ben Herring spent a year playing with Mullingar RFC before his professional career.

The Ireland head coach will name his match day 23 on Thursday morning.

The Connacht duo will hope to make their Test debuts this weekend against Japan.

The Connacht loosehead prop is in line for his Ireland debut this weekend.

The new second-tier Nations Cup also kicked off last weekend.

The 26-year-old tighthead proved to be a match-winner against the Wallabies.

The loosehead prop suffered a concussion against the Wallabies.

Andy Farrell hailed the character of his Ireland team in Sydney.

Tom O’Toole is back in the country where he spent 10 years of his youth.

Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt’s sides get their Nations Championship campaign underway in Sydney.

The Ireland head coach was delighted to extend his contract until the 2031 World Cup.

The Ireland head coach spoke about Lowe’s departure from Irish rugby in Sydney.

Joe Schmidt didn’t completely rule himself out of the running to succeed Leo Cullen.

The 24-year-old impressed at fullback during this year’s Six Nations.

Jack Conan says it was disappointing for Ireland to lose James Lowe.

The 23-year-old out-half starts alongside his older brother, blindside flanker Cian.

The Irishman is head of athletic performance for the leading Aussie Rules club.