All Blacks, Ireland 'lacking confidence': World media reacts to Chicago clash

The All Blacks started their Grand Slam pursuit with a grinding 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago but face a nervous wait over the fate of Barrett brothers Scott and Jordie. The pair were forced off ...

Watch: Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne sent off in bizarre circumstances against All Blacks

Ireland’s hopes of beating the All Blacks in Chicago got off to the worst possible start after Tadhg Beirne was red-carded ...

Behind the scenes with the All Blacks – on the hard road back to greatness

The iconic New Zealand rugby team face Ireland in Chicago on Saturday as they seek to reestablish their dominance in the ...

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

Only one word but probably one of the best opening paragraphs in sports journalism. It was in the Chicago Tribune and it ...

Is Ireland vs New Zealand on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch All Blacks clash

Nine years on from an historic success over the All Blacks, Ireland return to Chicago to take on New Zealand again. Then ...
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Ireland v All Blacks: Five takeaways including the not-so-farcical red card as ‘outrageous’ Wallace Sititi shines

Ireland threatened a repeat of their 2016 heroics at Soldier Field as they opened up a 10-0 lead, courtesy of a Jack Crowley ...

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 ...