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 3-9 New Zealand, 39 minutes
The All Blacks have had two-thirds of the possession in the last ten minutes. Ireland just haven’t been able to get into their attacking shape yet, too many errors preventing them from working into their flow.
A score before the half would be handy, and Bundee Aki’s colossal carry takes them to within range. New Zealand are penalised at a ruck - and there might a high tackle to check from Jordie Barrett, too...
PENALTY! Ireland 3-9 NEW ZEALAND (Damian McKenzie, 38 minutes)
A third strike from Damian McKenzie’s right foot extends New Zealand’s advantage.
Ireland 3-6 New Zealand, 37 minutes
The New Zealand forwards go to work, Wallace Sititi and Ardie Savea throwing boulder shoulders through would-be tacklers. Scott Barrett also lumbers it up punchily, and James Ryan is whistled for failing to roll away. Referee Nic Berry warns Caelan Doris about his side’s discipline, particularly in that breakdown area - another infringement and Ireland will lose a man.
Ireland 3-6 New Zealand, 36 minutes
Ronan Kelleher tries to go to the tail but Scott Barrett is there with a pilfering paw. Ireland are penalised in midfield. Six times they have been pinged in this half - England conceded two in the first 64 minutes last week, which was a big reason why they were able to take control of that Test.
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.
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