Ireland vs New Zealand LIVE: Rugby result, final score and reaction from 2021 Autumn internationals

It is the third win in five Tests for the Irish over the All Blacks

All Blacks captain Richie McCaw channels Men in Black for Air New Zealand safety video

Ireland dominated from start to finish to topple New Zealand 29-20 at an electric Aviva Stadium on Saturday and make it three wins from the sides’ last five meetings with another superb performance against the All Blacks.

Ireland completely controlled the first half but somehow trailed 10-5 at the break when only James Lowe could breach the superb New Zealand defence.

Codie Taylor’s try on the other hand came from one of only two visiting forays into the Irish half.

The onslaught continued in the second period and the All Blacks dam was broken, first through hooker Ronan Kelleher and then man-of-the-match Caelan Doris. A conversion and a penalty from captain Johnny Sexton put the hosts 20-10 in front.

Will Jordan’s 17th try from 11 caps set up a tense final 20 minutes but Ireland stood firm with replacement flyhalf Joey Carbery knocking over three late penalties, one from the halfway line, before the packed house erupted on the final whistle.

Ireland vs New Zealand

• 16’ - Lowe crosses in the corner after Taylor yellow
• 32’ - Taylor makes break after Furlong score is ruled out
• 44’ - Kelleher dives over as Ireland make fast start to second half
• 51’ - Doris bursts clear as Ireland build lead
• 62’ - Jordan pulls New Zealand back to within one score

[13 November 2021 14:11 · Jamie Braidwood]

Scotland 10-15 South Africa (Jantjies con 44’)

There’s a pause as the try is checked - there was a suggestion Kriel had knocked the ball on when challenging Van der Merwe.

Jantjies then adds the conversion with an excellent kick from the left wing.

[13 November 2021 14:08 · Jamie Braidwood]

TRY! Scotland 10-13 South Africa (MAPIMPI 43’)

It’s another superb finish from Mapimpi, following a brilliant break and pass from De Allende!

Van der Merwe can under pressure from Kriel when collecting a high ball, and South Africa were able to regain possession at halfway. They quickly worked it left and De Allende burst through a gap and making a wonderful offload, which Mapimpi collected with delicate hands on the wing before racing clear.

[13 November 2021 14:07 · Jamie Braidwood]

Scotland 10-8 South Africa

41 mins: South Africa immediately dial up the pressure on Scotland - as Jesse Kriel chases down the kick-off to pin Scotland back inside their own 10 before the Springboks turned the ball over!

Their move was short lived, however, as Koch concedes the penalty at the breakdown, and Scotland breathe a sigh of relief. Russell clears to halfway.

[13 November 2021 14:05 · Jamie Braidwood]

KICK-OFF! Scotland 10-8 South Africa

We’re back underway for a huge second half in Edinburgh! South Africa have made a further change, with Cobus Reinach replacing Herschel Jantjies at scrum-half.

[13 November 2021 14:00 · Jamie Braidwood]

HALF TIME! Scotland 10-8 South Africa

Two great finishes from two fantastic finishers! Scotland will be disappointed they don’t lead by more though...

Gregor Townsend’s men won’t be getting ahead of themselves just yet, as they will know South Africa can really turn it on in the second half - just as they did in overcoming Wales last weekend.

But Scotland are 40 minutes away from securing a famous win against the world champions and a first over the Springboks since 2010! A huge second half at Murrayfield is coming up, next.

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[13 November 2021 13:54 · Jamie Braidwood]

HALF TIME! Scotland 10-8 South Africa

Still, for Scotland to be leading the world champions by two points at the break is undoubtedly a positive outcome - especially as the hosts were forced into a lot of defensive work 10 metres out from their try-line.

Scotland, conversely, have made the most of their limited trips into the South Africa half - and their try was a beauty!

[13 November 2021 13:51 · Jamie Braidwood]

HALF TIME! Scotland 10-8 South Africa

Groans meet the half-time whistle at Murrayfield, as Russell sends a late opportunity to extend Scotland’s lead to five points wide of the posts following a penalty!

It’s certainly a let off for South Africa, who needlessly conceded the penalty as two of their substitutes, Malcolm Marx and Vincent Koch, got their positioning all wrong at the breakdown.

Scotland couldn’t take advantage however, as Russell’s kick drifts wide.

[13 November 2021 13:47 · Jamie Braidwood]

Scotland 10-8 South Africa

39 mins: It’s all a little ragged from Scotland - but they keep possession despite losing some ground. Scotland then get some relief as Etzebeth concedes the penalty in the breakdown.

And that’s brilliant from Russell! As the clock hits the red, he puts the ball on the 22 to give Scotland a late opportunity. South Africa also decide to use this moment to change their front row!

[13 November 2021 13:44 · Jamie Braidwood]

Scotland 10-8 South Africa

37 mins: South Africa concede a quick penalty following the restart, as Etzebeth goes high on McInally. Russell kicks for touch and it sets up Scotland possession on the halfway line.

[13 November 2021 13:43 · Jamie Braidwood]

Scotland 10-8 South Africa (Russell con 37’)

Russell adds the conversion in front of the posts to give Scotland the lead before half time.