Ireland Beat New Zealand after 111 years

[SteveB]

Over.


Ireland 9
New Zealand 21

Was a big ask for Ireland to do it again.

[peregine]

Three tries (plus conversion) to three penalties. New Zealand were not going to let Ireland get a try.

[AbidingPond]

I expected the all blacks to win but I'm still disappointed.

They had their chances but didn't convert them. They could have won it but inaccuracy at key scoring opportunities let them down.

Was disappointed with their attack, a lot of one out runners with no decoys, made it easy for New Zealand to defend against.

Still was a good performance, a lot of intensity just not enough smarts to unlock the all black defense.

[AbidingPond]

Totally dominant first half performance by ireland but they will be gutted to have conceded right on half time. Should be more ahead. Should we have kicked the easy penalties at the start?

27-24 full time.

3 wins out of 4 makes for a good return. I'm cautiously optimistic for the 6 nations.

[AbidingPond]

Credit where its due and a win is a win. A totally different aussie team in the 2nd half and when the game looked to be going away from us we dug in and rescued it. Considering we lost 13, 14, 15 through injury and were also missing johnny, robbie and tullow tank its a good win and we can be optimistic for the 6 nations.

Yeah, Ireland seems to be affected by injuries more than other teams are or am I just imagining it.