Sheehan admits Ireland have ‘a lot to work on’ after New Zealand loss

Captain Dan Sheehan admitted Ireland failed to deliver following a resounding 26-13 defeat to New Zealand in Chicago.Andy Farrell’s side initially overcame the controversial early dismissal of Tadhg Beirne for a high tackle on Beauden Barrett to lead through a Tadhg Furlong score and eight points from Jack Crowley.

Five things we learned from Ireland’s 26-13 defeat to New Zealand

The way Ireland and New Zealand drew on inspiration to get off to a good start to the match on Saturday couldn’t have been more different. Ireland emerged from the tunnel with the players in green tracksuit tops. New Zealand’s entrance was a more ready-for-action look, all of them in short sleeves, guns popping and tattoos aplenty.

Barrett & Clarke return for New Zealand v Ireland

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson recalls Beauden Barrett and Caleb Clarke for Saturday's Test against Ireland in Chicago.

View from New Zealand: Huge pay day the main reason All Blacks are facing Ireland in Chicago

There’s a growing concern in New Zealand that the focus is more on winning investment than on the All Blacks’ ability to win games
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