Ireland v New Zealand

Date:

Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Referee: Nigel Owens (WRU)

Attendance: 51,000

Ireland v New Zealand Match Reports

In an incredible opening 20 minutes, Ireland raced into a 19-0 lead after scoring three quick tries. At the end of the second half, Ireland were still leading by 5 points when 80 minutes displayed on the stadium clock. However, in a fabulous final passage of play, the All Blacks scored a last gasp try and converted to break Irish hearts and win the match 24-22. A selection of match reports is listed below:

Ireland v New Zealand - Match Highlights

Ireland v New Zealand Match Statistics

IRELAND (22) 22
Tries: Murray, Best, R Kearney
Conversions: Sexton 2
Penalties: Sexton

NEW ZEALAND (7) 24
Tries: Savea, B Franks, Crotty
Conversions: Cruden 3
Penalties: Cruden

Man of the Match: Sean O'Brien (Ireland)

Ireland v New Zealand Team Line-ups

Ireland Team Line-up

Forwards

  • 1. Cian Healy
  • 2. Rory Best
  • 3. Mike Ross
  • 4. Devin Toner
  • 5. Paul O'Connell (Captain)
  • 6. Peter O'Mahony
  • 7. Sean O'Brien
  • 8. Jamie Heaslip

Backs

  • 9. Conor Murray
  • 10. Jonathan Sexton
  • 11. Dave Kearney
  • 12. Gordon D'Arcy
  • 13. Brian O'Driscoll
  • 14. Tommy Bowe
  • 15. Rob Kearney

Replacements

  • 16. Sean Cronin
  • 17. Jack McGrath
  • 18. Declan Fitzpatrick
  • 19. Mike McCarthy
  • 20. Kevin McLaughlin
  • 21. Isaac Boss
  • 22. Ian Madigan
  • 23. Luke Fitzgerald

New Zealand Team Line-up

Forwards

  • 1. Wyatt Crockett
  • 2. Andrew Hore
  • 3. Charlie Faumuina
  • 4. Luke Romano
  • 5. Sam Whitelock
  • 6. Steven Luatua
  • 7. Richie McCaw (Captain)
  • 8. Kieran Read

Backs

  • 9. Aaron Smith
  • 10. Aaron Cruden
  • 11. Julian Savea
  • 12. Ma'a Nonu
  • 13. Ben Smith
  • 14. Cory Jane
  • 15. Israel Dagg

Replacements

  • 16. Dane Coles
  • 17. Ben Franks
  • 18. Owen Franks
  • 19. Brodie Retallick
  • 20. Sam Cane
  • 21. TJ Perenara
  • 22. Beauden Barrett
  • 23. Ryan Crotty