April 29, 2024

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Ireland beat the All Blacks for the first time in New Zealand

Ireland beat the All Blacks for the first time in New Zealand

Andy Farrell’s men won the second of three games of the summer tour between the two XVs 12-23 in Dunedin.

Six years after their first win over New Zealand in more than a century of trying, Ireland have won four of their last seven meetings with the three-time world champions.

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The Irish rugby team made history in Dunedin on Saturday by beating New Zealand 23-12 in the second Test of the summer tour against the All Blacks. Zealand soil.

After New Zealand thrashed Ireland 42-19 at the Eden Park outpost in Auckland on July 2, Farrell’s men came out strong as Andrew Porter scored two tries and captain Jonny Sexton added 13 points with a 100% shooting rate off the tee. Shooting to level the three-match series (1-1) before next week’s decider in Wellington.

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Andrew Porter

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New Zealand’s indiscipline resulted in two yellow cards with Angus Davao’s red card in the 31st minute with 14 men. They dominated the first half, were disorganized in the second and could only score tries. Beauton Barrett and backup Will Jordan.

Six years after their first win over New Zealand in more than a century of trying, Ireland have won four of their last seven meetings with the three-time world champions.

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Johnny Sexton

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