Ireland v Italy – teams and prediction

PREVIEW: Andy Farrell will be out to test his squad depth when Ireland host Italy in the World Cup warm-up match in Dublin. The Ireland head coach Farrell has handed a number of fringe players to work their way into Ireland’s World Cup squad. Farrell will cut his 42-man squad down to

Ireland claim historic first series win over New Zealand

An outstanding first-half performance helped Ireland pick up their first series victory over New Zealand, winning 32-22 in Wellington on Saturday. All Blacks have now lost six home series: 1937 South Africa 1949 AUSTRALIA 1971 Lions 1986 AUSTRALIA 1994 France 2022 IRELAND This historic triumph on New Zealand soil is

PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V IRELAND (FORSYTH BARR STADIUM)

After a 42-19 victory in the opening Steinlager Series Test at Eden Park last weekend, the All Blacks have a chance to sew up the series at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday night. Match details: All Blacks v Ireland, Saturday 9 July, 7.05pm NZT, Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Played: 34 Won: All Blacks 30,

PREVIEW: ALL BLACKS V IRELAND (EDEN PARK)

The All Blacks open their 2022 Test campaign with a clash against an Irish team who have developed into one of the fiercest rivals of the men in black over the past decade. Match details: All Blacks v Ireland, Saturday 2 July, 7.05pm NZT, Eden Park, Auckland Played: 33 Won: All Blacks 29,

2021 Six Nations : Italy vs Ireland

SEXTON RECALLED AS FARRELL MAKES SEVEN CHANGES FOR ITALY Johnny Sexton returns to captain the Ireland side for their Round 3 clash against Italy, as one of seven changes made by Andy Farrell ahead of this Saturday’s clash at Stadio Olimpico. The Men in Green are still searching for their first victory