| New Zealand (3) 22 |
| Tries: Savea, A Ioane, Jordan Cons: J Barrett 2 Pen: J Barrett |
| Ireland (22) 32 |
| Tries: Van der Flier, Keenan, Henshaw, Herring Cons: Sexton 3 Pens: Sexton 2 |
In New Zealand, Ireland beat the All Blacks in a series for the first time.
Ireland produced a near-faultless first half to open up a 19-point lead in Wellington, a week after their first win over the All Blacks.
New Zealand scored three tries in the first 20 minutes of the second half to cut the arrears to three.
Rob Herring's score gave Ireland breathing room.
The series win will go down as one of Ireland's greatest rugby achievements, despite the fact that they were beaten in a one-sided rivalry for over 100 years.
There was some hope that Ireland could break their duck in New Zealand, but few outside the camp predicted a victory.
There is still a lot of rugby to be played before next year's World Cup, but Ireland are poised to break new ground on the biggest stage.
There's more to come.
The New Zealand team consists of: J Barrett, R Ioane, Jordan, B Barrett, Smith, Taylor, Laulala, Retallick, Whitelock, A Ioane, Cane, Savea.
Replacements include Tu'inukuafe, Tu'ungafasi, Vaa'i, Papalii, Fakatava and Tuivasa-Sheck.
Ireland: Lowe, Henshaw, Hansen, Henshaw,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Replacements: Carbery, Earls.
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