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.

New Zealand starting XV: 15 Will Jordan, 14 Leroy Carter, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Cam Roigard, 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Fletcher Newell, 4 Scott Barrett (captain), 5 Fabian Holland, 6 Simon Parker, 7 Ardie Savea, 8 Peter Lakai.

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.

Phil Gifford is a Contributing Sports Writer for NZME. He is one of the most-respected voices in New Zealand sports journalism. The All Blacks overcame a poor first half to defeat Ireland 26-13 in Chicago.

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.

Some praised the win as a spirited comeback, while others emphasised the Irish side's collapse in the second-half.

Ireland’s hopes of beating the All Blacks in Chicago got off to the worst possible start after Tadhg Beirne was red-carded for making contact with the head of Beauden Barrett after just three minutes.