So says Rugby Journalist Ruiadhri O Connor.
Ireland's experienced players couldn't perform on the biggest stage at the highest point in their careers and there's a lot of questions to answer as to why that's the case.
Thats the view of rugby journalist for the Irish Independent Ruiadhri O'Connor who has been covering the team in Japan
He says new coach Andy Farrell must use his experience to make some tough decisions on the make up of the squad:
James Gormley Named On Irish Squad For FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers
Ireland will take on Azerbaijan and Luxembourg over the next week.
Portlaoise Panthers Suffer Tough Defeat In Super League
Panthers remain on six points in the league standings.
CCFL: St Peter's Extend Their Advantage At Top Of Premier Division
Mullingar Athletic and Monksland United played out a seven goal thriller.
NFL: Relegation Firmly On The Cards For Offaly
The Faithful have lost all four of their games in Division Two.
Laois "Devastated" By Defeat Despite Delivering "Manliness" - Justin McNulty
The O'Moore County surrendered a late lead to fall against Clare on Sunday.
Westmeath Ladies Bag First Win Of League Season
Laois fell to defeat in Division Three, while Offaly's game was called off.
Big Camogie Wins for Westmeath and Laois Over The Weekend
Both counties progress to round three of the league.
Fitzgerald "Relieved" After Squeaking Past Kerry
Laois ran out one point winners against the Kingdom on Saturday.
NHL: Galway Prove Too Strong For Offaly
The result leaves Offaly bottom of the division after four games.
Former Laois And Offaly GAA Manager Honoured By An Garda Síochána
Liam Kearns died from a heart attack in March 2023.
Athlone Town Make It Two Wins From Two In First Division
Victory leaves Town second in the league standings.
Lee Fitzpatrick Scores Try For Ireland U20s In England
Rob Carney from Offaly also impressed.
NFL: Westmeath Move Closer To Promotion
Mark McHugh's side have won three out of four games.
Shane Lowry Finishes Strong In California
Jacob Bridgeman was the overall winner.
Mixed Weekend For Midlands Sides In Both Codes
Westmeath were the only midlands side to win games in hurling and football.
Westmeath Drifter Sets Sights On Success In 2026
Ryan Nally is looking to progress in the world of Drifting this year.
Offaly’s Alex Dunne Joins Alpine’s Young Driver Programme
The 20 year old wore Alpine colours during Formula 2 practice earlier this week.
NHL: Laois And Kerry Clash In Division Two
Both sides are still unbeaten.
Shane Lowry Cards Opening Round 73 At Genesis Invitational
Rory McIlroy is one shot off the lead.
Athlone Town Aiming For Back To Back League Wins
Town were 2-1 winners the first day out against Finn Harps.
