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<p>Ireland coach Johnny Sexton suggested there will be changes to the team which faces Japan from the one defeated by the All Blacks. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile</p>

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Sexton: 'Fingers crossed' Beirne cleared as Ireland weigh changes for Japan

"If you look at it in real time, it looks very different to how it looked when you slow things down," Johnny Sexton said about Tadhg Beirne's red card against the All Blacks.

<p>ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Ireland take on Japan in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile</p>

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Ireland v Japan: Kick-off time, TV details and team news

<p>STEPPING STONE: Munster assistant coach Mossy Lawler believes there is an opportunity for all those travelling to Spain to advance their Test claims at Estadio Municipal de Butarque. ©INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

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Mossy Lawler: 'These players understand that this is an opportunity for them to stick their hands up at a higher level'

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match

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'Faz let the families come in': Ireland debut will stay with Paddy McCarthy

Stuart McCloskey attempts to avoid contact 1/11/2025

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Stuart McCloskey Ireland's only injury doubt for Japan clash

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SDonal Lenihan: Farrell must select well to win now while preparing for future

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match

Time for honesty as Paul O'Connell's lineout woes linger

The time for Ireland to be brutally honest about O’Connell’s struggles has surely come. Answers are overdue.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Stuart McCloskey attempts to avoid contact 1/11/2025

McCloskey backs Ireland to bounce back as he stakes claim with standout display

The Ulster star was one of the positives for Andy Farrell, in defeat to the All Blacks.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

New Zealand fans celebrate late in the game 1/11/2025

Shambolic production and stuttering play made big rematch a real letdown

A stop-start game on a poor pitch was not the ideal way to see the game stateside.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Rugby podcast special: Ireland v All Blacks reaction from Chicago

Rugby podcast special: Ireland v All Blacks reaction from Chicago

Brendan O'Brien is joined by Joe Callaghan from Soldier Field in the moments after the sides' hard-fought test.

Listen | Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match

Andy Farrell questions how officials upgraded Tadhg Beirne yellow to red

The communication issues persisted with Farrell and the coaching team unable to hear any of the deliberations.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match

Dan Sheehan: 'Lack of time together not an excuse - it just didn't click for us'

After a mostly error-strewn and stop-start contest for the first hour in Chicago, the All Blacks reeled off three tries in the space of 15 minutes to turn the contest on its head in the fourth quarter

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match

Player ratings: Some good, some not so good as Ireland wilt late on

Brendan O'Brien rates the Irish performances in Chicago.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Gallagher Cup Match

Ireland slump to defeat against All Blacks after disappointing final 20 minutes in Chicago

They led for 55 minutes but rarely looked comfortable or fluid, a chaotic lineout and some defensive switch-offs leaving Farrell and his coaching staff with plenty to ponder

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Leroy Carter and James Lowe compete for a ball in the air 1/11/2025

As it happened: Farrell's Ireland suffer defeat to All Blacks in Chicago

It's the All Blacks' day in Chicago.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Fionn Gilbert wins a line out 1/11/2025

All-Ireland League: St Mary's pip Cork Con to remain atop Div 1A table as Terenure continue to rise

Elsewhere, Hugo McLaughlin followed up on his Leinster senior debut last week with an eye-catching hat-trick of tries during Lansdowne's 62-17 triumph over Nenagh Ormond on home soil

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn Nations Series

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

Ireland take on New Zealand in "The Rematch" this Saturday November 1 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - International match

Sportsguide: Ireland v New Zealand, Club championship and Premier League

It is another action packed weekend of sport with Ireland and New Zealand going head-to-head in Chicago, the club championship and the Premier League continues - all you need to know here.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Scott Barrett 30/10/2025

‘Look out for that blue headgear!’ — All Blacks skipper Barrett eager to nullify Tadhg Beirne threat

The Munster skipper who rediscovered his indomitable Lions form in quick time on his return at Croke Park two weeks ago isn’t the only threat posed by Andy Farrell’s forwards.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

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S Ronan O'Gara: Where rivals have options, we have age-old old-age questions

Irish rugby needs new dreams and inspiration. It needs a new version of itself. We’ve done the No 1-ranked thing. We’ve failed dismally and consistently when it matters. Staleness is an unavoidable consequence of sameness

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Dan Sheehan 31/10/2025

Dan Sheehan: 'The reality is it doesn't matter. Both teams are full of world-class players'

As Ireland and New Zealand prepare to go head-to-head tomorrow Dan Sheehan is not worried about Ireland's lack of game time leading into the clash

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Jack Crowley 28/10/2025

Jack Crowley: 'I wouldn't change a thing... I don't think I was hard done by'

Munster out-half Jack Crowley says physical edge and reflection on past challenges have shaped his game and mindset.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Rugby podcast special: previewing Ireland v the All Blacks from Chicago

Rugby podcast special: previewing Ireland v the All Blacks from Chicago

Joe Callaghan joins Brendan O'Brien from the Windy City ahead of the Soldier Field showdown with New Zealand.

Listen | Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

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S Mick Cleary: Five reasons why the All Blacks fixture is still rugby’s draw card

It still does it for me even though there are many who find that the pre-match ritual has become overblown and unnecessary. Ignore them. They are just making a song and dance about a song and dance.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Paddy McCarthy 25/10/2025

'He was a pain in the arse' - Paddy McCarthy stood out first time Farrell's side trained against U20s

The 22-year-old Leinster prop was the sole member of the 23 listed by Farrell on Thursday morning to have an asterisk after his name.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Ireland Rugby Media Conference

'We've got to embrace this' - Andy Farrell sees All Blacks challenge as a privilege

Scott Robertson had made his own deliberations. There was no room for Leinster-bound Rieko Ioane but out-half Beauden Barrett was one of three changes to the starters. He’d noted Ireland’s moves too.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Your sport on TV this week: Ireland take on New Zealand, Breeders' Cup and Club Championship

Your sport on TV this week: Ireland take on New Zealand, Breeders' Cup and Club Championship

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV as Ireland and New Zealand go head-to-head in Soldier Field, the Breeders' Cup takes place and the club championships continues - all you need to know here.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Andy Farrell 25/10/2025

Crowley reinstated, Doris on bench as Farrell names lineup for All Blacks 'rematch'

New Zealand have made four changes to their side that defeated the Wallabies in Perth in the final round of the Rugby Championship for the clash.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Ireland Rugby Squad Training & Media Conference

'It’s awesome to have played a small part in it' - James Lowe ready for latest clash in Ireland All Blacks rivalry

Saturday will see him face a haka for the seventh time in his Ireland career. Unless we’re in for a draw, his record which currently sits at three wins and three losses

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

New Zealand All Blacks Headshots Session

S Donal Lenihan: Bare-footed All Blacks - how the iconic Barrett brothers found their feet in Meath

A Corkman’s chance encounter helped bring New Zealand’s Barrett family to Ireland — a story that still links both rugby nations

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Ireland Rugby Squad Training & Media Conference

Paul O'Connell claims 'inconsistent' Ireland not at level of 2022/23 vintage

O’Connell kept that spinning coaches chair warm for Tests against Georgia and Portugal this year. The elevation gave him new perspectives

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Josh van der Flier, Nick Timoney and Finlay Bealham 28/10/2025

Josh van der Flier relishes Chicago return as Ireland chase more history

Van der Flier had two caps under his belt when Ireland beat the All Blacks nine years ago. Now he has 73, and is the most experienced member of the backrow.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Andy Farrell 25/10/2025

Chicago reunion with All Blacks has plenty riding on it for returning Farrell

A couple of years ago Ireland might have fancied winning all four of their November games but now, those betting on a clean sweep might wish to include some kind of each-way element

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Leinster v Zebre Parma - United Rugby Championship

'He's given us some good insights': Barrett’s Leinster spell arms All Blacks for Ireland Test

Scott Robertson believes Jordie Barrett’s time in Dublin has sharpened New Zealand’s understanding of Ireland’s systems as the All Blacks target a Grand Slam.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

S Ronan O'Gara: Too early to be pumping Jack Crowley's and Munster's tyres

Jack Crowley has reached a phase of his career where he has seen a lot of the world, and not all of it has been mountains and lakes. He’s at that right age now.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Jamison Gibson-Park, Jack Conan and James Lowe 21/10/2025

Conan: Tadhg Beirne's Croke Park tour de force gives lie to talk of post-Lions slumps

Fifteen of Andy Farrell's touring Ireland squad featured in the recent Lions expedition Down Under.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Leinster v Munster - United Rugby Championship

Munster captain Tadhg Beirne: I’d say Connacht are scratching their heads how they let Tom Farrell go

On Wednesday Munster announced Farrell had signed a new deal keeping him in Limerick until at least 2028.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Ireland Rugby Media Conference

Tadhg Beirne: 'We believe Ireland are capable of beating any team in the world'

The 31-14 win allowed Munster’s quintet of Ireland squad members to walk into the HPC in Abbotstown on Monday morning with heads held high.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Ireland v Wales - Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship

Andy Farrell's Ireland squad will disappoint supporters anticipating freshness

Few, though, will be disappointed with the availability of captain Caelan Doris following the serious shoulder injury he sustained during Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final defeat last May

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn International - Aviva Stadium

'There's an exciting look to the panel' - Andy Farrell returns with his tried and tested Ireland squad

Yet with an ageing squad, with eight of the players named on Wednesday set to be at least 35 by the next World Cup, would it not have been beneficial to hand opportunities sooner rather than later to less experienced players.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Australia v British & Irish Lions - 2nd Test

Hugo Keenan and Joe McCarthy facing spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen provided the update after their open training session at Greystones RFC on Wednesday.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Axelle Berthoumieu bites the arm of Aoife Wafer 14/9/2025

Ireland to review next steps following Aoife Wafer bite complaint

Ireland captain Sam Monaghan confirmed she had also relayed her concerns about the incident to Barrett Theron following the 18-13 defeat at Sandy Park which sees France progress to a semi-final next Sunday in Bristol against either England or Scotland.

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

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S Ciara Griffin: Set-piece battles and playmaker duels define World Cup quarter-finals

Ireland cannot simply play reactively in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final. They must impose their own rhythm and find opportunities to stretch a French defence that, while robust, can be unpicked with width and pace

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Eve Higgins after the match 7/9/2025

Ireland undaunted by Black Ferns loss ahead of World Cup quarter-final

France haven’t lost to Ireland since 2017 and they will have seen plenty in how the world champions defanged their next opponents that can be used or tweaked for their own devices before the teams meet again at the weekend.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Amee-Leigh Costigan takes a selfie with fans from Towcestrians rugby club 28/8/2025

Switch from sevens no problem for Costigan and co

Plenty of women are following an Olympics with a World Cup, as the latter dips into its second weekend in England.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2025

A view of a huddle 26/8/2025

History should teach Ireland to approach Spanish test with care

Ireland have a worse record against Spain than they do against Japan or New Zealand.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Ireland v Wales - Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship

Ireland squad send show of support to teammate Shannon Ikahihifo after cancer diagnosis

Shannon Ikahihifo has won three caps and had been a member of the wider Ireland squad that started pre-season back in early June.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

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Aoibheann Reilly gets the nod at scrum-half for Ireland's World Cup opener

Ireland face Japan at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Ireland v Scotland - Rugby World Cup Warm-Up

Dannah O'Brien needs to be all kinds of everything for Ireland at World Cup

O’Brien’s run of games speaks for her durability, which will be tested at a World Cup, but the defining part of her play to date has unquestionably been a kicking game that head coach Scott Bemand rates as good as any he has seen in the women’s game.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Ireland v Scotland - Rugby World Cup Warm-Up

Front row move proved to be Niamh O'Dowd's 'golden ticket' to World Cup

During the last Women's Rugby World Cup, O'Dowd was struggling for game time in the Old Belvedere back row. Now she's a fixture in the Ireland front row.

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025