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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE...
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Election 2024
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Family NoticesOpens in new window
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices