Ireland, All Blacks and Chicago
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The iconic New Zealand rugby team face Ireland in Chicago on Saturday as they seek to reestablish their dominance in the sport
How the world’s media reacted to the All Blacks’ 26-13 victory over Ireland in Chicago. 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.
Ireland were defeated 26-13 by the All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday. Here are our player ratings on a forgettable night.
Outmanoeuvring an Ireland team who managed to upset their usual flow, the All Blacks achieved a 26-13 winning start to their northern tour and immediately set their sights on Scotland in Edinburgh at the weekend.
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
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Why Ireland faced a slightly different All Blacks Haka in Chicago after introducing ‘sacred’ tool
The All Blacks have made an addition to the haka this season with the inclusion of a ‘Maripi’, and great hooker Codie Taylor explained the significance of it to the team. They