Rugby

Paul O’Connell expresses frustration at Ireland’s misfiring set pieces against All Blacks

Ireland authors of their own downfall as the scrum and lineout were put under severe pressure

A scrum packs down during the match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Eden Park. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty
A scrum packs down during the match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Eden Park. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty
Gerry Thornley
Sun Jul 03 2022 - 10:07 • 5 MIN READ

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Gerry Thornley is Rugby Correspondent of The Irish Times
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