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

Will, Luke and Cian assemble to look ahead to the first European knockout weekend with Leinster starting their Champions Cup assault while the rest of the provinces prepare for Challenge Cup action.
The lads pick through last weekend's URC action, with Leinster's poor first 30 minutes catching the eye.
Jack Crowley's impressive performance vs the Bulls is a talking point, although his issues off the tee are still visible.
The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.

Leinster's sloppy return, Crowley's big day & Ireland goal-kicking problem

Will is joined by Bernard Jackman to look back on this year's dramatic schools cup finals, discuss the next steps for the best young talent and how provinces might compete against each other to secure the top prospects.
The Left Wing podcast is sponsored by Energia.

Schools rugby special with Bernard Jackman | Cup final drama & player pathways

Will, Luke and Cian assemble to discuss the return to provincial action ahead of a busy URC and European period.
The problems at Munster, Leinster's poor showing in Glasgow, Connacht's good run of form and Ulster's missed opportunity are all on the agenda.
An epic schools cup final and the proper way to pronounce Murray are up for discussion too.
The Left Wing is sponsored by Energia.

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

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