‘Not a huge surprise’: Michael Hooper on All Blacks’ win over Ireland
1 day ago · Former Australia captain Michael Hooper has explained why “it’s not a huge surprise” that New Zealand beat Ireland 23-13 last week. The All Blacks knocked off the world’s top-ranked side at the time as they won at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium for the first time since 2016.
All Blacks Triumph Over Ireland's Tough Tactics to End 19-Game …
5 days ago · Ireland claimed a solitary momentum boost when scoring two minutes into the second half when the All Blacks were reduced to 14, having lost second five-eighths Jordie Barrett to the sin-bin in the last minute of the first half. Flanker Josh van der Flier scored after Ireland built from a penalty kick to the corner and a five-metre scrum.
Staying Grounded: All Blacks Seek Fresh Focus After Ireland …
1 day ago · Ryan said Ethan de Groot was being considered for the Test, as he had been for Ireland, but missed out when the selectors rewarded form. That could happen when other players were given a chance. He said Ofa Tu'ungafasi was an unsung hero for his performances off the bench. "His experience, his professionalism and how he helps the younger boys ...
All Blacks surprisingly dominate Ireland 23-13 | AP News
5 days ago · Updated 3:41 PM PST, November 8, 2024. DUBLIN (AP) — New Zealand defeated Ireland in Dublin for the first time in eight years after a surprisingly one-sided 23-13 win on Friday night. The All Blacks dominated ball and territory, won the battles in the air and the set-pieces, and largely controlled proceedings against Ireland, which lost at ...
Ireland keen to prove a point against Pumas after All Blacks …
8 hours ago · In a week in which someone asked winger Mack Hansen if their rivalry with the All Blacks was dead, the angst and hand-wringing comes to a head on Friday when Ireland hosts the Pumas in a game that suddenly sold out on Monday. “You don’t become a bad side in one game,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell says.
McKenzie steers All Blacks to victory against Ireland
5 days ago · After an opportunistic break by scrum-half Cortez Ratima, Ireland were under pressure and gave away a kickable penalty that allowed Kiwi fly-half Damian Mckenzie to open the All Blacks scoring: 3-3 with ten minutes on the clock.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand: All Blacks end Ireland's 19-game …
5 days ago · Six penalties from New Zealand fly-half Damian McKenzie lifted the All Blacks to their first win on Irish soil since 2016. McKenzie kicked three penalties to give New Zealand a 9-6 half-time lead ...
All Blacks victorious over Ireland: the most satisfying win yet?
5 days ago · Photo: Chloe Knott/ActionPress. Analysis - That one would have felt pretty sweet for the All Blacks. After the ups and downs of 2024, things are coming right at a very important juncture for Scott Robertson's side, the 23-13 win over Ireland in Dublin the most compelling bit of evidence yet. Read how the game unfolded here.
Ireland and All Blacks clash for the first time since epic Rugby …
Nov 7, 2024 · The Irish have 17 survivors in the matchday 23 and the same coach, the All Blacks only 10 and a new coach. “We’ve moved on since the quarterfinal,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell says, and he’s right, to a point. Ireland suffered no World Cup hangover. It retained the Six Nations title and didn’t lose a series in South Africa for the ...
All Blacks deserved to end Ireland home run - Farrell - BBC
6 days ago · Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said there were "no excuses" for his side's 23-13 defeat by New Zealand. Ireland had won their past 19 home games, and had lost just once at Aviva Stadium since ...