All Blacks leave Irish with familiar sinking feeling
After a six-try defeat by New Zealand in Eden Park, Ireland have now lost six games in a row against the All Blacks, France and South Africa.
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Notable Quotes
"Inaccurate is the word."
— Andy Farrell , Athlete
"Continuity, it just wasn't flowing for a number of reasons: spilled ball, throwing the ball into touch, etc."
— Andy Farrell , Athlete
"He doesn't try to hide or mask anything, and his initial reaction comes from the heart, which is always nice to hear."
— Conor Murray , Athlete
Key People
Andy Farrell is the head coach of the Ireland rugby team.
Caelan Doris is the captain of the Leinster rugby team.
Ciaran Frawley is a player for the Leinster rugby team.
Conor Murray is a professional rugby player who has represented Ireland.
Dan Sheehan is a financial advisor at Telos Wealth Advisors, providing insights on market trends.
James Lowe is a record-breaking try scorer for the Leinster rugby team.
Johnny Sexton is an assistant coach and player for the British and Irish Lions.
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After a six-try defeat by New Zealand in Eden Park, Ireland have now lost six games in a row against the All Blacks, France and South Africa.
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