Ireland v New Zealand as it happened: Result and reaction after All Blacks end home winning run
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand: Six penalties from Damian McKenzie and a Will Jordan try secured a significant victory for the All Blacks
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Your support makes all the difference.Ireland suffered a first defeat in Dublin in more than three years as an impressive New Zealand powered their way to a second consecutive Autumn Nations Series win.
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, but failed to channel any lingering hurt in a sloppy, scrappy performance. Josh van der Flier’s early second half try was their lone attacking bright spot as the hosts failed to find rhythm, perhaps dealing with some rust after several months away from international action and the departure of attack coach Mike Catt.
For New Zealand, meanwhile, this was another significant step forward after struggling to close out tight games during their Rugby Championship campaign. After beating England last week, this was a controlled and calm performance led by fly half Damian McKenzie, who eschewed his usual flicks and tricks to play an expert territorial game and strike six times from the tee on his way to 18 points. Will Jordan’s beautifully-taken try widened the final margin as the All Blacks knocked off a top-ranked Ireland side.
Re-live all of the action from the Aviva Stadium in our live blog below:
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand, 76 minutes
Superb strength from Josh van der Flier, holding off Jordie Barrett and getting an offload away. Mack Hansen’s kick would be excellent were Ireland shutting down the game, but it topples into touch to allow New Zealand the chance to drain a minute or so off the clock. Asafo Aumua, impressively still chugging along deep into the contest, hits Scott Barrett and the All Blacks clear effectively.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand, 74 minutes
But Ardie Savea, as he so often does, comes up with a crucial turnover! Rob Herring rumbles in to Ofa Tu’ungafasi from a pod of three forwards, but Finlay Bealham’s desire to offer a carrying option leaves him unable to get to Savea in time to shift the number eight off the ball. Penalty to New Zealand as the hosts’ hopes fade.
Andy Farrell turns to two more of his experienced heads - Conor Murray and Cian Healy replace Jamison Gibson-Park and Andrew Porter.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand, 73 minutes
Lowe carries up the guts on first phase and has the ball again in the third, Ireland knowing they need to strike quickly. Jamie Osborne is on in midfield and is set up by some neat flicking hands from Peter O’Mahony.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand, 72 minutes
What a kick! Is that the moment that sparks a comeback? It’s audacious from James Lowe, tight against the touchline as he releases a banana bomb that bends beautifully for him. Out into touch it scurries before Damian McKenzie can get anywhere near it - it’s a 50/22 and Ireland’s lineout.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand, 71 minutes
Another knock on from Ciaran Frawley. Changes for both teams - Peter O’Mahony and all his experience is on in the back row for Ireland, while Anton Lienert-Brown has come into the New Zealand midfield with Rieko Ioane moved out to the wing.
TRY! Ireland 13-23 NEW ZEALAND (Will Jordan, 69 minutes)
Scintillating handling and the All Blacks are in! Ooh, New Zealand have kicked things up a gear to take control!
It’s on the right that the initial bust is made, passes flung across to exploit Ireland’s soft edges with only a quite magnificent cover tackle from Hugo Keenan preventing Mark Tele’a from scoring. But Ireland are short on the far side as the All Blacks play back across, an outstanding pick-up from Wallace Sititi ensuring the chance to exploit the overlap is not wasted and hooker Asafo Aumua throwing a pinpoint pass to put Will Jordan away.
Ireland 13-18 New Zealand, 68 minutes
And the momentum seems to be with New Zealand. Jordie Barrett takes a high kick and surges into space seemingly in one motion, with his teammates there to keep the flow going.
Ireland 13-18 New Zealand, 66 minutes
This is the sloppiest I can remember Ireland being for a while. Even their recent defeats have come against opposition playing very, very well, be it the All Blacks in Paris last October or England at Twickenham during the Six Nations. This feels different, and Ciaran Frawley underlines the point by knocking on soon after the restart.
PENALTY! Ireland 13-18 NEW ZEALAND (Damian McKenzie, 65 minutes)
Damian McKenzie is straight and true again.
Ireland 13-15 New Zealand, 64 minutes
An Irish pass tumbles to floor off cold hands and New Zealand can play from a scrum. Delightful handling from Damian McKenzie and Rieko Ioane allow Mark Tele’a a rare rumble, the wing skipping free of Garry Ringrose’s clutches before being dragged down by Ciaran Frawley.
Infield the All Blacks explore and Iain Henderson concedes Ireland’s 12th penalty, failing to release before contesting.
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