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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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.
64 minutes
Still a ten-point margin but Ireland are starting to look a little rocky.
They make their final two front row changes. Sean Cronin and Andrew Porter on at hooker and tighthead respectively.
65 minutes
Beauden Barrett is briefly away from Josh van der Flier on the outside but the flanker just manages to claw hold of Barrett and drag him back.
Rob Kearney is there to intercept Barrett's offload. 15 minutes to go.
66 minutes
Kearney has given his absolute all. He'll be battered and bruised tomorrow.
Off he limps. Livewire Jordan Larmour is on at fullback.
67 minutes
New Zealand look to have worked a corner but Ireland just about manage to get a hand to the ball. Jacob Stockdale biting in well on Ben Smith to prevent a potential scoring opportunity.
Richie Mo'unga was taken high in an earlier movement, however, and Beauden Barrett will look to narrow the deficit.
PENALTY! Ireland 16-9 New Zealand (Beauden Barrett), 68 minutes
From the right, on the angle maybe 45 metres...
No mistake. Just a converted try in it.
70 minutes
A Sean Cronin throw is pouched by Sam Whitelock, and New Zealand set Rieko Ioane away.
Jordan Larmour chops him down effectively, and then TJ Perenara is disrupted at the base of a ruck, dragged into a maul and IReland will have the scrum as it naturally comes to floor.
72 minutes
Jacob Stockdale burst through Beauden Barrett's diving tackle to get to the corner and turn upfield. He chips through and the crowd boos as his heels are clipped, though the tackler was committed before Stockdale kicked onwards.
New Zealand 22. They are running out of time as they seek a game-tying try.
Ireland have a seven point lead thanks to Jacob Stockdale excellent score.
74 minutes
Ireland are harrying New Zealand, forcing them backwards in their own 22.
A wayward pass, Jacob Stockdale on Ben Smith like a winter coat, Ireland lineout five metres from their opponents' line.
Matt Todd replaces the impressive Ardie Savea in New Zealand's back row.
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