Gerry Thornley: Ireland’s fitful displays made for a rather disconcerting month
There were positives along the way in the three wins but the reliance on five-metre lineouts tells us that Ireland’s attack has become more blunt
Argentina Rugby
France beat Argentina to wrap up perfect Autumn series
Les Bleus beat Los Pumas 37-23 at Stade de France
To contest or not to contest? That is the question for Ireland’s aerial game
Performance under the high ball likely to be tested against Fiji and outcome sure to be instructive
Warren Gatland makes four changes to Wales starting team for South Africa clash
Gatland’s side face a huge task as they try and avoid going a full calendar year without a Test win for the first time since 1937
Andy Farrell needs to shut out the din of negativity around the Ireland team
Some supporters and critics don’t seem to have learned from the previous highs and lows in our rugby history
Gerry Thornley: Irish rugby has become more than a little entitled and it doesn’t suit us
Argentina have beaten every other Tier 1 nation away from home, Ireland preserving their record should be praised
Leicester Tigers and Montpellier among clubs looking to sign Leinster’s Ross Byrne
Andy Farrell warns of dangers of making too many changes for Ireland’s clash with Fiji
Farrell unfazed by Ireland being outscored in latter stages of Autumn Nations Series Tests
‘Too small a sample size ... It’s certainly not a trend,’ according to Ireland head coach
Jack Crowley gives reminder of his talent - and needs to keep doing so
Sam Prendergast did well off the bench but there’s little doubt who deserves to be Ireland’s first-choice pivot at present
Robbie Henshaw impressed by Ireland’s debutants against Argentina
Sam Prendergast and Thomas Clarkson both earned their first caps for Ireland on Friday
Ireland v Argentina: Five things we learned from a narrow Irish victory
Ireland leave a few tries behind them amid a lack of precision, Argentina’s ball carrying was largely more effective around the fringes
TV View: Jekyll and Hyde put in another shift for Ireland at the Aviva
A first-half full of promising play gave way to an error-strewn second 40 minutes against Argentina
‘I hate losing more than I love winning’: Argentina rue the one that got away
Head coach Felipe Contepomi and captain Julián Montoya both share similar emotions after defeat in Dublin
‘We’ll see the best of it in the next two games’: Andy Farrell backs Ireland players to come good
Ireland head coach not overly concerned at penalty count and says players need to be patient
The Aviva crowd steps up as Ireland grind out victory over Argentina
Ireland started the game with vigour, before hanging on in tough second half
Ireland hold on at the death for victory over Argentina after lacklustre second half
Andy Farrell’s side roared into a 22-9 half-time lead but Argentina came back and set up a chance of a first win in Dublin
Ireland 22 Argentina 19 FT: Autumn Nations Series as it happened
Andy Farrell’s men bounced back from defeat to the All Blacks with a battling victory over the Pumas
Ireland v Argentina: How the players rated at the Aviva
Josh van der Flier stood out for his carrying, tackling and forcing turnovers
With Lucio Cinti, Argentina come to Ireland bearing formidable arms
Ireland could be in trouble if the Saracens player gels with Matias Moroni in Argentina’s new midfield partnership
Ireland v Argentina: Hosts must improve or fall prey to Pumas on a mission
Argentina have lost on all of their previous visits to Dublin - but they are equipped to punish any Irish frailties
Ireland v Argentina: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more
Hurting Ireland face emboldened Pumas in Autumn Nations Series on Friday
Five areas where Ireland need to improve against Argentina
To halt their decline in attack, Ireland need to hold on to the ball, improve their kicking and exploit their opponents’ defensive weakness
Sam Prendergast ‘ready’ to make Ireland debut, says Andy Farrell
Head coach unveils his side against Argentina on Friday as Ireland look to bounce back following defeat to All Blacks
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi: ‘I spent 10 years here. It’s a lot of my adulthood. I’m grateful’
Back in Dublin with his national team for Friday’s Test, Contepomi is not assuming Ireland will be vulnerable after defeat to All Blacks
Ireland v Argentina: Robbie Henshaw takes over from Bundee Aki in only change to starting XV
Aki not named in the matchday 23 with Sam Prendergast and Thomas Clarkson in line to make their debuts off the bench
Felipe Contepomi believes consistency is the key for Argentina after recent breakthroughs
Former Leinster player and coach talks to the The Counter Ruck podcast about how he wants to develop the Pumas’ mindset
Pablo Matera returns from suspension as Argentina name team to face Ireland
Felipe Contepomi makes three changes to his starting side while Connacht’s Santiago Cordero misses out
Cian Healy set to equal Brian O’Driscoll’s 133 cap record
If the the Irish frontrow comes off the bench against Argentina he will draw level with the former Irish captain
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland doesn’t have a huge rugby-playing population and there are weaknesses with the system
All Blacks’ fresh faces had perhaps a bit more of a point to prove as Ireland failed to reach their normal standards
Connacht’s Santiago Cordero hopes things go Argentina’s way against Ireland
Condero says Felipe Contepomi has made a huge impact and it can be seen in Argentina’s results
Farrell set to stay his hand on wholesale changes for Ireland XV against Argentina
Robbie Henshaw likely to be recalled in midfield, while indications are that Jack Crowley will line out as outhalf
Gonzalo Bertranou and Argentina targeting unfinished business in Dublin
Los Pumas may have lost on all 10 previous visits to Ireland but wins over South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in 2024 show this side’s quality
Juan Martín González and Argentina want to change their tune against Ireland in Dublin
The Pumas have lost on all 10 treks to Dublin, the last eight of them being November internationals
‘It just wasn’t who we are’: Mack Hansen disappointed with losing return to Irish XV
Connacht winger says squad is determined to put untypical display against New Zealand behind them
Ireland prop Tom O’Toole ruled out of Argentina game after head injury
Tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong may come into contention for the game against Argentina
Why Ireland won’t push the panic button after All Blacks defeat
The Counter Ruck podcast: How worried should Irish rugby be after a disheartening defeat to the All Blacks?
Thomas Clarkson nears Ireland debut as Andy Farrell considers changes for Argentina clash
Ciarán Frawley and Robbie Henshaw among other players pushing for a start for Ireland against in-form Argentina
Ireland intent on ‘bouncing back’ against improving Argentina
Pumas visit Aviva on Friday after beginning end-of-year tour with resounding 50-18 victory over Italy
Argentina run up 50 points as they continue dominance over disappointing Italy
Pumas outhalf Tomas Albornoz scored 20 of Argentina’s points including a try
Argentina, the wandering minstrels of world rugby, are starting to find their groove
Felipe Contepomi’s squad will be bringing a more adventurous game against Ireland at the Aviva next Saturday
Sizing up four southern hemisphere giants before rugby’s Autumn Nations Series
New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina will all be in action in Europe throughout November
It’s time to give serial winners South Africa the credit they deserve
Odds on an unprecedented third straight World Cup are tumbling given the Boks’ remarkable big-game mentality
Wallabies make gains but need wins to capitalise on golden decade ahead
Joe Schmidt has overseen progress since taking the reins but no one at Rugby Australia HQ will be grinning until its teams start winning
South Africa put Argentina to the sword to secure Rugby Championship crown
Aphelele Fassi and Pieter-Steph du Toit score two tries each as Springboks dominate decider
Eben Etzebeth set to become most capped Springbok in title decider against Argentina
Etzebeth is preparing to play in his 128th Test in Nelspruit and will overtake former secondrow colleague Victor Matfield
Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi urges continued improvement after Springboks win
Contepomi has led side to Rugby Championship wins over their three rivals for the first time in a single year
Gerry Thornley: Problems mounting for Australia after painful pummelling by Los Pumas
Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt has a huge task in galvanising Australia for the forthcoming Bledisloe Cup matches after the historic 67-27 mauling by Felipe Contepomi’s impressive Argentina
Joe Schmidt admits Australia ‘fell off a cliff’ in humiliating defeat to Argentina
Wallabies concede the most points in their history after leading 20-3 in the first half
Springboks welcome back experienced cohort ahead of home Tests against New Zealand
Return of experienced quintet including prop Steven Kitshoff and number eight Jasper Wiese a boost for South Africa while RG Snyman also likely to be fit for Johannesburg clash against New Zealand
Blunt Australia attack gives Joe Schmidt a headache ahead of Argentina trip
Rugby Championship: Head coach will be hoping outhalf Noah Lolesio can build on decent display against Springboks’ B-team
New Zealand exact revenge with big win over Argentina in Auckland
All Blacks blitzed Argentina in the first half despite teeming rain and strong winds
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