Andy Farrell has a choice to makeIreland’s Jack Crowley chips over Fabian Holland of New Zealand during Saturday's Test match at Soldier Field. Photograph: Gary Carr/InphoThis was another match tucked away for Ireland’s young outhalves, Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast, and the pivot debate rages on. When the Ulster lock entered the game on 23 minutes, Ireland were a deserving 10-7 ahead. Maybe that’s what ensured there was payback at the end as New Zealand accelerated past tired Ireland at the finish line. US experiment has had its momentIreland's games against New Zealand at Soldier Field have been memorable occasions, but they are not beneficial to Ireland as the home team.

Source: The Irish Times November 02, 2025 16:27 UTC