Irish Independent rugby writers Cian Tracey & Rúaidhrí O’Connor convene post-match in Chicago to recap Ireland's disappointing 26-13 defeat to New Zealand at Soldier Field. 

The lads analyse what went wrong for Ireland and where they go from here, as Andy Farrell’s side lose to the All Blacks for a third consecutive time.

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Clinical All Blacks close strongly to topple Ireland in Chicago | Post-match reaction | New Zealand 26-13 Ireland

Ronan, Conan & Will steer you into the Bank Holiday Weekend on this Friday edition of Bits & Bobs.

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Building up to this weekend’s Champions League final, Ronan is joined by The Independent's Miguel Delaney to give his sense on the ground of Budapest as a host city, the evolution and rise of PSG through Europe, and Arsenal’s chances in the wake of their Premier League victory (and celebrations). 
 
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