Rugby Union Today: Ireland’s win examined

Adam Kyriacou

Another busy day in the rugby union game as we bring you an analysis piece on Ireland’s excellent win against New Zealand.

What’s on the site

Sam Larner returns to Planet Rugby with a look at how Ireland defeated the All Blacks in that absorbing game at the Aviva Stadium.

We also have build-up for the weekend’s November Tests as England will be without Chris Ashton, Wales are again missing Leigh Halfpenny, Ireland lose Kieran Marmion while Australia have a stomach bug.

What’s in the news

England scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth has praised the performances of fly-half Owen Farrell in the November Test fixtures.

Meanwhile in the club game, Gloucester have completed the signing of hooker Jaco Visagie, who joins on a short-term loan deal.

What’s on social media

Great work from Gloucester as they add Titanic backing music to that incredible try from Ollie Thorley. Seems to work very well.

What’s on TV

It is once again a packed schedule this weekend with the November internationals continuing and Sky Sports will show England’s clash against Australia.

On the BBC, they have two matches, with Scotland v Argentina and Wales v South Africa being shown, while Ireland take on the USA on Channel 4.

Elsewhere, Premier Sports have Italy hosting New Zealand and France facing Fiji, as well as Round Nine of the PRO14.

Finally, the English Premiership continues on BT Sport and Worcester Warriors v Harlequins and Leicester Tigers v Saracens are the featured games.