Ireland 29-20 New Zealand
Date:
Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Referee: Luke Pearce (England)
Attendance: 51,700
Ireland v New Zealand Match Reports
Ireland beat the All Blacks 29-20 in a breathtaking autumn Test encounter at the Aviva Stadium. The hosts were first to score with James Lowe crossing in the 14th minute. They were then unlucky when Tadhg Furlong had a try ruled out on the half-hour mark, only to see Codie Taylor score for New Zealand moments later. Tries from Ronan Kelleher and Caelan Doris early in the second half saw Ireland retake the lead, but the All Blacks closed the gap with a try from Will Jordan. Three penalty kicks from replacement Joey Carbery in the final quarter secured a famous victory for Ireland. A selection of match reports is listed below:
- Autumn Internationals: Ireland hold on to claim big victory over New Zealand in pulsating Dublin Test
- BBC: Brilliant Irish claim statement win over All Blacks
- Daily Mail: The hosts secure back-to-back wins over the All Blacks as second-half tries from Ronan Kelleher and Caelan Doris and nerveless Joey Carbery kicking prove crucial in stunning triumph
- ESPN: Dominant Ireland come from behind vs. All Blacks to claim memorable home victory
- Irish Independent: Ireland claim deserved win over New Zealand in Autumn International thriller
- New Zealand Herald: Ireland earn deserved third victory over All Blacks in absorbing test
Ireland v New Zealand - Match Highlights
Ireland v New Zealand - Match Stats
Ireland: (5) 29
Try: Lowe (14'), Kelleher (44'), Doris (51')
Conversion: Sexton (52')
Penalty: Sexton (57'), Carbery (66', 74', 80')
New Zealand: (10) 20
Try: Taylor (32'), Jordan (62')
Conversion: J Barrett (33', 63')
Penalty: J Barrett (19', 70')
Man of the match: Caelan Doris (Ireland)
Ireland v New Zealand - Team Line-ups
Ireland Team
Forwards
- 1 Andrew Porter
- 2 Ronan Kelleher
- 3 Tadhg Furlong
- 4 Iain Henderson
- 5 James Ryan
- 6 Caelan Doris
- 7 Josh van der Flier
- 8 Jack Conan
Backs
- 9 Jamison Gibson Park
- 10 Johnny Sexton (Captain)
- 11 James Lowe
- 12 Bundee Aki
- 13 Garry Ringrose
- 14 Andrew Conway
- 15 Hugo Keenan
Replacements
- 16 Rob Herring
- 17 Cian Healy
- 18 Finlay Bealham
- 19 Tadhg Beirne
- 20 Peter O’Mahony
- 21 Conor Murray
- 22 Joey Carbery
- 23 Keith Earls
New Zealand Team
Forwards
- 1 Joe Moody
- 2 Codie Taylor
- 3 Nepo Laulala
- 4 Brodie Retallick
- 5 Samuel Whitelock (Captain)
- 6 Ethan Blackadder
- 7 Dalton Papalii
- 8 Ardie Savea
Backs
- 9 TJ Perenara
- 10 Beauden Barrett
- 11 Sevu Reece
- 12 Anton Lienert-Brown
- 13 Rieko Ioane
- 14 Will Jordan
- 15 Jordie Barrett
Replacements
- 16 Dane Coles
- 17 Karl Tu’inukuafe
- 18 Tyrel Lomax
- 19 Tupou Vaa’i
- 20 Akira Ioane
- 21 Finlay Christie
- 22 Richie Mo’unga
- 23 David Havili