The Breakfast Show

6:00am - 9:00am

045 901 490
0833-979797

Dire Straits

The Walk Of Life

Listen Live Podcasts

Farrell Frustrated By Ireland's Error-Strewn Display

Sunday, 19 July 2026 15:29

By Mark Hanbidge

Andy Farrell says Ireland's costly mistakes proved decisive after their 40-21 defeat to New Zealand at Eden Park.

Andy Farrell says Ireland's uncharacteristic errors were the biggest factor in Saturday's 40-21 defeat to New Zealand in Auckland.

Ireland struggled with the handling and ball retention throughout the opening half, allowing the All Blacks to take control of the contest before the break.

Farrell said his side became "too desperate" at times, while Joe McCarthy and Jimmy O'Brien also admitted Ireland's execution and communication fell below the required standard.

Despite improvements in the scrum and lineout, Ireland were unable to recover from a first-half performance littered with costly mistakes.

More from Sports News

Spain And Argentina Set For World Cup Final Showdown

Spain and Argentina meet tonight at 8pm in New Jersey with football's biggest prize on the line.
Si Woo Kim Moves Ahead On Open Championship Final Day

Si Woo Kim has taken a narrow lead at Royal Birkdale, while Shane Lowry remains the best-placed Irish golfer.
Chelsea Agree Record €137 Million Deal for Morgan Rogers

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a €137 million deal to sign England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa.
England Sign Off World Cup With Entertaining Bronze Medal Win

England finished third at the FIFA World Cup after edging France 6-4 in a dramatic ten-goal thriller.
Sunday Morning Sports Update

Keeping you up to date on local GAA, rugby, golf, soccer, athletics, and racing
Second Round Of FAI Cup Games Get Underway Tonight

John Russell will kick off his tenure as manager of Shelbourne as they play Kerry
Two Changes Made To Limerick Ahead Of Sunday's All Ireland Hurling Championship Final

Galway, meanwhile, have opted to keep the same team from their semi-final win over Cork
Bittersweet Night For League Of Ireland Teams In Europe

Bohemians are through to the second qualifying round of the Conference League

Kfm Kildare Weather

Mon
Sunny intervals

23°C
Tue
Sunny intervals

23°C
Wed
Medium-level cloud

23°C
Thu
Medium-level cloud

23°C

Co. Kildare FM Radio Ltd. t/a Kfm Radio - Company No: 355494 - Registered Office: Kfm Broadcast Centre, M7 Business Park, Newhall, Naas, Co. Kildare. Kfm is licenced by Coimisiún na Meán as a local sound broadcaster for Co Kildare. Directors: Anna May McHugh (Chair), Clem Ryan (Executive), Catherine Wall (Secretary), Seán Ashmore. All rights reserved.

© Copyright 2026 Co Kildare FM Radio Ltd. Powered by Aiir.