Ireland v New Zealand LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates with hosts out for revenge against All Blacks
The Autumn Nations Series rolls on with a mouthwatering meeting of two rugby heavyweights at the Aviva Stadium
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Your support makes all the difference.Ireland are out for a measure of Rugby World Cup revenge as they host New Zealand in their Autumn Nations Series opener in Dublin.
Andy Farrell’s side were narrowly beaten by the All Blacks in a thrilling Paris quarter-final last October, ending their hopes of breaking their tournament hoodoo. While Farrell downplayed the revenge angle ahead of a blockbuster clash, suggesting his side needed no extra motivation for such a marquee fixture, any lingering hurt is sure to surface as his team look to right a few wrongs back on home soil.
The visitors began their European tour with a much-needed win over England last weekend, showing clear development as they fought back in the final quarter to secure victory.
Head injuries rule out two key figures in Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor, though, and a short turnaround may also have posed head coach Scott Robertson a few problems as a gruelling November continues for the All Blacks.
Follow all of the action from the Aviva Stadium in our live blog below:
Ireland 3-6 New Zealand, 34 minutes
Strong defence from New Zealand. First the maul is stalled effectively and then Bundee Aki is stripped in the carry, perhaps by a stray hand on the floor that goes unspotted by the officials.
Caleb Clarke slices his kick directly into touch from just outside his own 22, though he claims there is a touch from Mack Hansen. There isn’t, but the TMO’s review determines that Clarke had a foot on the line, meaning Ireland’s lineout will be back in their own half.
Ireland 3-6 New Zealand, 32 minutes
Better stability for Ireland this time. James Lowe juggles a little as he gets a first proper attacking touch on the left flank, and New Zealand are soon penalised.
To the corner they will venture, to the delight of the home fans.
Ireland 3-6 New Zealand, 30 minutes
Will Jordan has looked very composed in the aerial contest tonight, the fine finisher enjoying a bit more of a run in his preferred 15 shirt.
New Zealand are turned over, though, with Cortez Ratima struggling for time and space at ruck. A knock on from Caleb Clarke as he shoots out of the line, accidental rather than deliberate like the one against England last week, will give Ireland a scrum.
PENALTY! Ireland 3-6 NEW ZEALAND (Damian McKenzie, 29 minutes)
Over it goes from the boot of Damian McKenzie.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand, 28 minutes
Free kick to New Zealand and here we go! Ardie Savea taps quickly and is hauled back by Tadhg Beirne, though an arm around the neck will result in a penalty.
A no-arms tackle gives Scott Barrett two to choose from. He picks the closer of them to the uprights, which is a rather telling indicator as to his decision of what to do with it.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand, 27 minutes
That Irish scrum is beginning to creak. The hosts are in retreat as the ball springs free into New Zealand hands from the set piece, but Nic Berry’s whistle brings things to a halt, the referee not deeming either side at fault for the instability. The grin on Tamaiti Williams’ face suggests he’s eager for more, anyway.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand, 26 minutes
Not straight! This is where Codie Taylor’s absence is felt, Asafo Aumua an outstanding open-field threat from hooker but perhaps lacking a bit of accuracy at lineout time. An opportunity gone - for now at least.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand, 24 minutes
Another penalty to the All Blacks. Jamison Gibson-Park never got back onside before rushing up to shut down a carrier.
What’s the call, Scott Barrett? Posts or corner? Corner it is!
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand, 23 minutes
The first major involvement from last week’s star Wallace Sititi ends Ireland’s latest offensive, Garry Ringrose isolated after a tip-on at the line and forced to hold on by Sititi’s jackal. New Zealand kick deep into home territory.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand, 22 minutes
These scrum battles have been intriguing so far, New Zealand perhaps just with an edge but neither side giving much. Away the All Blacks go to the right and Damian McKenzie picks up a bouncing ball, Jamison Gibson-Park showing impressive pace to run him down and prevent the fly half putting Mark Tele’a in. Again the ball hits the floor thanks to more superb scrambling from Josh van der Flier.
Gibson-Park is in the thick of things again as the two sides trade turnovers, calming things down after drawing a penalty at a ruck on Ireland’s ten-metre line.
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