Ireland

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt played down talks of his side being the best in the world following their 16-9 win over New Zealand at Aviva Stadium last weekend.

Ireland came up with a terrific display as they registered their first win over New Zealand at home with a 16-9 margin at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland have confirmed that flanker Dan Leavy will miss the upcoming autumn international clash against New Zealand at Aviva Stadium following an injury.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named experienced fullback Rob Kearney in the starting line-up for the upcoming autumn international clash against New Zealand at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen has made a solitary change in the starting line-up for the upcoming clash against Ireland to be played at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland internationals Robbie Henshaw and Conor Murray has been ruled out of the remainder of the autumn international campaign after failing to make sufficient recovery from their respective injuries.

New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen reckons the winner of the Saturday's game in Dublin between Ireland and All Blacks will have the right to call themselves 'the best side in the world'.

Ireland's ongoing autumn international campaign have been dealt a blow with flanker Sean O'Brien sidelined with a fractured arm following their win over Argentina at Aviva Stadium last weekend.

Ireland overcame a stern resistance from Argentina as they went on to complete a 28-17 victory at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has recalled captain Rory Best and fly-half Jonathan Sexton for the upcoming autumn international Test against Argentina set to take place at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray will continue to remain on the sidelines as he is set to undergo rehabilitation from a long-standing neck injury with his club Munster.

Ireland flanker Chris Henry has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Jordan Larmour scored a hat-trick as Ireland kick-started their autumn internationals with a 54-7 victory over Italy at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday.

Ireland international Johnny Sexton has been nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year award.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has rested experienced duo Rory Best and Johnny Sexton for the autumn international opener against Italy to be played in Chicago on 3rd November.

Utility back Keith Earls has committed his future to Ireland and Munster after signing a new deal that will keep him with the province until June 2021.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named three uncapped players in the squad for the upcoming autumn internationals.

Scrum-half Conor Murray has committed his future to Ireland and Munster after signing a new deal that will keep him with the province until 2022.

Wales are scheduled to play England and Ireland twice next year as a part of their preparations for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Ireland captain Rory Best stated that he will assess his playing career at the end of the autumn internationals this year.