New Zealand 12-23 Ireland
Date:
Venue: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Jaco Peyper (South Africa)
Attendance: 28,191
New Zealand v Ireland Match Reports
Ireland claimed a historic first win away to New Zealand to force a series decider following a breathless Dunedin encounter packed with drama. A selection of match reports is listed below:
- Autumn Internationals: Two-try Andrew Porter helps Ireland to historic victory in New Zealand
- BBC: Ireland secure historic win over 14-man New Zealand
- Guardian: Ireland beat All Blacks in New Zealand for first time in their history
- Daily Mail: Visitors secure their first EVER away win against the All Blacks to level three-match series
- Sky Sports: Visitors claim first ever victory on Kiwi soil to level series after Angus Taavao red card
- Irish Times: Ireland make history in New Zealand as they dominate All Blacks in Dunedin
- New Zealand Herald: 117 years in the making: Ireland earn historic triumph over All Blacks
New Zealand v Ireland - Match Highlights
New Zealand v Ireland - Match Stats
New Zealand (7) 12
Try: B Barrett (40'+1), Jordan (78')
Conversion: B Barrett (40'+2)
Red Card: Ta'avao (31')
Ireland (10) 23
Try: Porter (3', 49')
Conversion: Sexton (4', 50')
Penalty: Sexton (14', 55', 68')
New Zealand v Ireland - Team Line-ups
New Zealand Team
Forwards
- 1 George Bower
- 2 Codie Taylor
- 3 Ofa Tu'ungafasi
- 4 Brodie Retallick
- 5 Scott Barrett
- 6 Dalton Papalii
- 7 Sam Cane (Captain)
- 8 Ardie Savea
Backs
- 9 Aaron Smith
- 10 Beauden Barrett
- 11 Leicester Fainga'anuku
- 12 Quinn Tupaea
- 13 Rieko Ioane
- 14 Sevu Reece
- 15 Jordie Barrett
Replacements
- 16 Samisoni Taukei'aho
- 17 Aidan Ross
- 18 Angus Ta'avao
- 19 Patrick Tuipulotu
- 20 Pita Gus Sowakula
- 21 Folau Fakatava
- 22 Richie Mo'unga
- 23 Will Jordan
Ireland Team
Forwards
- 1 Andrew Porter
- 2 Dan Sheehan
- 3 Tadhg Furlong
- 4 Tadhg Beirne
- 5 James Ryan
- 6 Peter O'Mahony
- 7 Josh van der Flier
- 8 Caelan Doris
Backs
- 9 Jamison Gibson-Park
- 10 Jonathan Sexton (Captain)
- 11 James Lowe
- 12 Robbie Henshaw
- 13 Garry Ringrose
- 14 Mack Hansen
- 15 Hugo Keenan
Replacements
- 16 Rob Herring
- 17 Cian Healy
- 18 Finlay Bealham
- 19 Kieran Treadwell
- 20 Jack Conan
- 21 Conor Murray
- 22 Joey Carbery
- 23 Bundee Aki