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

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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 17:14 · Jamie Braidwood]

Ireland 26-20 New Zealand

78 mins: Ireland think they’ve turned the ball over inside the New Zealand half but it’s brought back for a knock-on from Tadhg Beirne.

Caelen Doris is named player of the match - Ireland have two minutes to see out.

[13 November 2021 17:11 · Jamie Braidwood]

Ireland 26-20 New Zealand

75 mins: Magnificent from Ireland as first Ringrose pressures Barrett from the high ball, before Earls forces the error from Sevu Reece as he chucks the ball out of play.

Ireland turn the ball over, but Hugo Keenan then makes his play of the day as he intercepts a crossfield pass and carries it into the New Zealand half.

Ireland are edging closer.

[13 November 2021 17:09 · Jamie Braidwood]

Ireland 26-20 New Zealand (Carbery pen 74’)

The Aviva held its breath before exploding into noise as Carbery’s kick from the halfway line creeped over the crossbar!

A huge couple of minutes for Ireland!

[13 November 2021 17:07 · Jamie Braidwood]

Ireland 23-20 New Zealand

72 mins: The Aviva explodes as Ireland stop a New Zealand break and win the penalty at the breakdown! From the scrum, the All Blacks flew forward through Havili, and they had men over on the wing. Lowe took a huge risk to come inside and he is rewarded as he meets Ioane in midfield for a huge tackle! The green shirts then flood over the ball and Ireland win a crucial penalty on the halfway line.

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[13 November 2021 17:05 · Jamie Braidwood]

Ireland 23-20 New Zealand

72 mins: Lowe, who has been brilliant this game, zips a quick pass into Conan, who makes a drive into the New Zealand 22. The All Blacks turn it over, before they knock it on, and that sets up a scrum inside the New Zealand half.

Two experienced heads come on for Ireland as Keith Earls and Conor Murray enter the fray.

[13 November 2021 17:01 · Jamie Braidwood]

Ireland 23-20 New Zealand (Jordie Barrett pen 70’)

The full-back adds the three points from under the posts. That was quite an ominous attack from New Zealand, who were suddenly inside the Ireland 22 and comfortably carved the Irish defence open. Still, they only come away with three points.

We are set for a HUGE final 10 minutes now!

[13 November 2021 17:01 · Jamie Braidwood]

Ireland 23 -17 New Zealand

NO TRY! Indeed, Rieko Ioane’s pass to Akira Ioane was offside - so it comes back to the earlier penalty.

[13 November 2021 16:59 · Jamie Braidwood]

TRY! Ireland 23-22 New Zealand (Akira Ioane 69’)

The All Blacks cross the line after pilling up the penalty advantages - but there’s a suspicion of a forward pass from one Ioane to the other!

[13 November 2021 16:56 · Jamie Braidwood]

Ireland 23 -17 New Zealand (Carbery pen 66’)

That will settle Carbery’s nerves as Ireland’s stand-in fly-half makes the simple kick from 30 yards.

[13 November 2021 16:54 · Jamie Braidwood]

Ireland 20-17 New Zealand

Furlong made the crucial strip following the restart, before Ringrose made the break with a spin and duck inside. New Zealand then concede the penalty as they looked to recover.

Sexton, who has been left battered and bruised by New Zealand, makes way for Joey Carbery for a HIA.