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All Blacks roar back as Tadhg Beirne shown controversial red card - Andy Farrell’s side went ahead despite adversity in Chicago
Some praised the win as a spirited comeback, while others emphasised the Irish side's collapse in the second-half.
Scott Robertson’s side begin their quest to become the fifth All Blacks side to win a Grand Slam, and it starts in Chicago, of all places. Not your typical launching pad for a Grand Slam (the 1978 side started their tour at Cambridge University).
The All Blacks started their Grand Slam pursuit with a grinding 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago but face a nervous wait over the fate of Barrett brothers Scott and Jordie. The pair were forced off injured in the first half and will be in some doubt ahead of the next match of the tour against Scotland next weekend.
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Ireland v All Blacks: Five takeaways including the not-so-farcical red card as ‘outrageous’ Wallace Sititi shines
Ireland threatened a repeat of their 2016 heroics at Soldier Field as they opened up a 10-0 lead, courtesy of a Jack Crowley penalty and a Tadhg Furlong try, despite being down a man due to Tadhg Beirne’s red card – more on that shortly.
Ireland 13. By Liam Napier in Chicago. A belated, decisive final quarter flourish exercised the All Blacks’ demons in Chicago to preserve their quest to clinch a Grand Slam tour
A belated and decisive final-quarter flourish exorcised the All Blacks’ demons in Chicago to preserve their quest to clinch a Grand Slam tour.
Nine years on from an historic success over the All Blacks, Ireland return to Chicago to take on New Zealand again. Then coached by Joe Schmidt, Ireland secured their first ever victory over the world champions at Soldier Field in 2016,
Ireland had not made the most of opportunities to add scores in the second and third quarters of the game in Chicago
Tries in the last quarter by Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard have carried New Zealand to a 26-13 win over a combative Ireland in front of 65,000 mostly Irish fans at Chicago’s Soldier Field.
It wasn't to be a repeat of 2016 as Ireland lost their first November test match 26-13 to the All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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