Ireland vs New Zealand LIVE - Hosts secure historic victory against the All Blacks
Relive all the latest from the autumn international clash in Dublin
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Your support makes all the difference.Ireland beat the All Blacks 16-9 at home for the first time on Saturday and laid a major marker for the Rugby World Cup next year.
The blockbuster matchup of No. 1 and No. 2, the champions of each hemisphere, lived up to the hype. Ireland edged a rugged first half, and in a more open second half produced a classic try and kept New Zealand tryless for the first time since last year's Lions tour.
At a highly charged Lansdowne Road, Ireland became the only team to beat New Zealand twice since the All Blacks won a second straight Rugby World Cup in 2015. The first time was in 2016 in Chicago, Ireland's first win over New Zealand in 111 years.
Even with that mental block gone, this victory was far more impressive: New Zealand was closer to full strength, and more aware of Ireland's threats.
But those didn't matter.
Even after enduring a hugely physical first half that was exhausting just to watch, Ireland had the wherewithal to execute a try-scoring move from a lineout on halfway. Flyhalf Jonathan Sexton switched play to Bundee Aki running back to the short side, and wing Jacob Stockdale chipped ahead. The best player of the Six Nations brushed past the surprised All Blacks, regathered and slid in.
Sexton converted from wide out for 16-6 with half an hour to go and put the pressure right back on the All Blacks.
But the world champions could score just one more penalty.
Knock-ons and spills plagued the All Blacks in front of a fast-rushing defence which squeezed the visitors.
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Relive all the action below
What time does it start?
Ireland vs New Zealand kicks off at 7:00pm on Saturday 17 November.
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on Channel 4 from 6:10pm.
Teams
Ireland: Rob Kearney; Keith Earls, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, Jacob Stockdale; Johnny Sexton, Kieron Marmion; Cian Healy, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong; Devin Toner, James Ryan, Peter O'Mahony, Josh van der Flier, CJ Stander.
Replacements: Sean Cronin, Jack McGrath, Andrew Porter, Ian Henderson, Josh van der Flier, Luke McGrath, Joey Carbery, Jordan Larmour.
New Zealand: Damian McKenzie; Ben Smith, Jack Goodhue, Ryan Crotty, Rieko Ioane; Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith; Karl Tu'inukuafe, Codie Taylor, Owen Franks; Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock; Liam Squire, Ardie Savea, Kieron Read.
Replacements: Dane Coles, Ofa Tuungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Scott Barrett, Matt Todd, TJ Perenara, Richie Mo'unga, Anton Lienert-Brown.
2 minutes
Beauden Barrett claims Kieran Marmion's box kick so Damian McKenzie slips in at first receiver (a role he knows well) and lofts a clever kick in behind Keith Earls.
Another good kick, this time from Barrett, forces Rob Kearney to slide out of play about ten metres out. New Zealand lineout.
3 minutes
Ardie Savea breaks free and feed Ryan Crotty from the lineout.
New Zealand prepare a siege at the Ireland line.
5 minutes
Through the phases they go, but a low tackle from Garry Ringrose slows the momentum, and CJ Stander and Josh van der Flier latch on to Kieran Read, forcing the All Blacks' captain to hold on.
Ireland clear and will have the lineout.
7 minutes
Ireland build their own set of phases with strong bursts from Peter O'Mahony and James Ryan.
Brodie Retallick concedes a soft penalty, straying around the edge of the ruck to slap at Kieran Marmion for an obvious offside call.
Johnny Sexton kicks to the 22-metre line.
9 minutes
Ireland go through a number of phases in the New Zealand 22.
They are playing with advantage as Mathieu Raynal spots an offside from the touchline, and Johnny Sexton will line up from in front of the posts after Brodie Rettalick forces the turnover.
12 minutes
More pace about the All Blacks' play now, with rucks being cleared efficiently and quick ball increasing their threat.
14 minutes
But a powerful hit from James Ryan and Devin Toner in tandem forces the ball free, and Ireland earn a penalty from a resulting ruck.
Peter O'Mahony has picked up a knock and is down. He's back on his feet soon enough, however.
Four penalties against the visitors already. Early advantage to Ireland in that regard.
15 minutes
Ireland begin to build again, but Rory Best spills.
And just like that, Ben Smith hacks long and New Zealand force a penalty on the Ireland 22.
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