Ireland stun New Zealand to claim first win over All Blacks | Bangkok Post: news - News Summed Up

Ireland stun New Zealand to claim first win over All Blacks | Bangkok Post: news


CHICAGO - Ireland stunned New Zealand 40-29 Saturday to claim a historic first-ever win over the All Blacks and end the world champions' record-breaking 18-match winning streak. Only last month, the All Blacks had set a world record for consecutive victories with their 18th win in a row. Ireland took full advantage to dominate New Zealand at the line-out, launching attack after attack from the setpiece. - All Blacks charge late -The second half began with New Zealand looking sharper and faster, but it was Ireland who scored next. Another attacking line-out from Ireland took them close to the New Zealand line and quick ball found Sexton who fed Simon Zebo for 30-8.


Source: Bangkok Post November 05, 2016 23:49 UTC



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