Ireland head coach Andy Farrell believes "mental switch-offs" cost his side in their 26-13 defeat by New Zealand in Chicago.

Tries in the last quarter by Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard have carried New Zealand to a 26-13 win over a combative Ireland in front of 65,000 mostly Irish fans at Chicago’s Soldier Field.

"Andy Farrell rewarded his early season form and McCloskey more than justified his selection. Absolutely superb display."

Ireland's president for the next seven years is an independent lawmaker who has long spoken in support of Palestinians and has been vocal about her distrust of European Union policies.

Official results showed strong voter support for Catherine Connolly as president, a largely ceremonial role in Ireland.

(The Center Square) – Former U.S. National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien sharply criticized Ireland’s growing political split from the United States and its deepening ties to China in a new policy paper from the London-based think tank Policy Exchange.

Some praised the win as a spirited comeback, while others emphasised the Irish side's collapse in the second-half.

Dan Sheehan admits Ireland have ‘a lot to work on’ after defeat to New Zealand - Ardie Savea, Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard claimed the All Blacks’ tries in Chicago.

Ireland were defeated 26-13 by the All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday. Here are our player ratings on a forgettable night.

Ireland gained revenge on Wales after cruising to a dominant 36-12 victory in West Yorkshire. Wales head coach Paul Berry made few changes to his side that beat Ireland last week in Neath. Sam Bowring was promoted to the starting line-up to replace the retired Rhodri Lloyd and Newcastle Thunder's George Birch earned his first senior Wales cap.