Sinead Kissane is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey at the Aviva Stadium after Ireland's 19-game home winning run came to an end at the hands of the All Blacks.

The biggest stories in Irish rugby with our team of writers and experts, including Rúaidhrí O'Connor, Cian Tracey, Will Slattery, Sineád Kissane and Luke Fitzgerald. From breaking news to in-depth analysis, expert opinion and post-match comment we have every position covered.

From in-depth analysis to team news and post-match analysis we have every position covered.

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All Blacks triumph as Ireland fail to fire — Post-match reaction — Ireland 13-23 New Zealand

Luke Fitzgerald, Cian Tracey and Will Slattery pick through where everything went wrong for Ireland against New Zealand.

Luke thinks it was a one-off bad performance while Cian and Will wonder whether there are signs of a potential November slump to come.

Andy Farrell's tetchy press conference, the 20-minute red card and Australia's dramatic win over England are all up for discussion too. 

Tetchy Andy Farrell, red card madness and are Ireland in a slump?

Luke Fitzgerald and Will Slattery are joined by All Blacks legend Kieran Read to preview Ireland vs New Zealand on the latest Left Wing podcast.
Luke and Will kick things off by looking ahead to Ireland's four-match November campaign and what impact Andy Farrell's departure for the Lions after November might have on his decisions.
Double World Cup winner Read then joins the show to give his perspective on where the All Blacks are at under their new coach Scott Robertson.
Ireland's team selection, the out-half battle and big-match predictions are all up for discussion too.

November questions, Ireland's depth and All Blacks preview with Kieran Read

Will Slattery is back from his travels to join Sinéad Kissane and Luke Fitzgerald on the Left Wing - and what a week to return. Former Munster hooker Mike Sherry joined the programme as the team give their reaction to the shock announcement that Graham Rowntree has parted ways with Munster by mutual agreement.

All Blacks triumph as Ireland fail to fire — Post-match reaction — Ireland 13-23 New Zealand

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