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November 2025
Impressive
Henry Pollock shines off the bench as England see off Australia
1 Nov
25
Fits and starts
Don't call it a comeback: Jack Crowley’s testing year comes full circle with All Blacks rerun
The 25-year-old has refined his game and earned back some of the trust he seemed to lose last November.
Gavan Casey
1 Nov
14
Competition
Baird gets another shot to make statement in Ireland 6 jersey
1 Nov
24
Memories
'You'd probably catch salmonella off me I was so raw'
1 Nov
5
The big day
Ireland aim to repeat the feat against the All Blacks at Soldier Field
Andy Farrell’s men have enjoyed the build-up in Chicago but now they need to pitch up.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Chicago
1 Nov
16
October
October 2025
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31 Oct
5
Ruling
Leinster's Osborne escapes ban after red card against Zebre
Updated 31 Oct
11
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Ireland v New Zealand preview with James Tracy
Haunted by his memories of a historic day in 2016, James Tracy joins Gavan Casey to preview ‘The Rematch’ between Ireland and the All Blacks in Chicago.
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Number 10
'I don't think I was hard done by. I wasn't satisfied with my performances'
31 Oct
22
Loosehead
How being a 'pain in the ass' put McCarthy on Farrell's radar
31 Oct
24
The Boss
'Staying where we are isn’t going to be good enough' - Farrell
31 Oct
stu
Stuart McCloskey deserves his first shot at the All Blacks
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has backed the Ulster centre as his main man at 12.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Chicago
30 Oct
28
Homework
Familiarity, friendship, contempt, and Jordie Barrett's double-edged sabbatical
Ireland and New Zealand’s midfield battle in Chicago will be of particular interest, even without Rieko Ioane.
Gavan Casey
30 Oct
1
Chicago
'There’s going to be a lot of green, it's not the Aviva but it's close'
30 Oct
2
Team news
Jack O'Donoghue to captain Munster against Argentina XV
30 Oct
13
Team news
Beauden Barrett returns at out-half as New Zealand make three changes to face Ireland
30 Oct
10
November internationals
Suaalii among regular starters to return for Australia against England
30 Oct
2
Number 10
'He deserves it' - Farrell backs Crowley at out-half for Ireland
30 Oct
7
Team news
Sheehan captains Ireland as McCloskey and Baird start
Paddy McCarthy is set for his debut off the bench, which also includes Caelan Doris.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Chicago
30 Oct
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RELATED
'Chicago added a bit of spice' - Remembering the All Blacks' fiery 2016 win in Dublin
29 Oct
Some exciting new faces but Ireland to face familiar All Blacks side
26 Oct
Injury blow
Ireland co-captain McMahon to miss Six Nations after double surgery
30 Oct
structures
IRFU to introduce new North and South divisions to Men's AIL from next season
30 Oct
1
History
'I was at Soldier Field. We hired Lime bikes and were having cans'
30 Oct
2
Selection
Crowley set to wear Ireland's number 10 shirt against All Blacks
29 Oct
55
Irish Abroad
'I was thinking, 'If you're ever going to leave Dublin, now is the time''
Ex-Leinster and Ireland centre Noel Reid is coaching in Chicago.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Chicago
29 Oct
4
United Rugby Championship
John Plumtree to step down as Sharks head coach at the end of the season
29 Oct
6
Paulie
'We're trying to develop depth. We're trying to win now and in the future'
29 Oct
5
Fixture
Ireland U20s to face South Africa in Cork
29 Oct
9
decision
Wessels has ban reduced by one week after appeal hearing
29 Oct
14
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The Chicago experience and the New Zealand perspective
Legend
Rory Best named new Ulster General Manager
29 Oct
12
Backlash
'Chicago added a bit of spice' - Remembering the All Blacks' fiery 2016 win in Dublin
29 Oct
23
Memories
'I remember thinking, 'I don't know how we're going to lose''
29 Oct
9
Influence
'He was massive' - All Black Parker credits Munster boss McMillan
28 Oct
Skipper
'He's shown no ill-effects' - Ireland confident Doris is up to speed
28 Oct
15
Team news
Uncapped Stormers prop catches Rassie's eye ahead of Springboks' clash with Japan
28 Oct
2
Injury Update
Munster's Hodnett set for scan as cruel run of injury luck continues
28 Oct
3
Nod
George Ford wins England out-half battle against Fin Smith for Australia clash
28 Oct
4
Postcard from Chicago
The Kiwi welcome, dive bars, Murrays, and the Bear
28 Oct
1
Razor
'Jordie's time in Leinster served him well. He's given us good insights'
27 Oct
4
Update
Doris fit and available for Ireland's clash with New Zealand
27 Oct
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