Ireland v New Zealand LIVE rugby: Latest score and updates as All Blacks take control through Jordan score
Ireland are out for a measure of Rugby World Cup revenge as they host New Zealand in their Autumn Nations Series opener in Dublin.
Andy Farrell’s side were narrowly beaten by the All Blacks in a thrilling Paris quarter-final last October, ending their hopes of breaking their tournament hoodoo. While Farrell downplayed the revenge angle ahead of a blockbuster clash, suggesting his side needed no extra motivation for such a marquee fixture, any lingering hurt is sure to surface as his team look to right a few wrongs back on home soil.
The visitors began their European tour with a much-needed win over England last weekend, showing clear development as they fought back in the final quarter to secure victory.
Head injuries rule out two key figures in Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor, though, and a short turnaround may also have posed head coach Scott Robertson a few problems as a gruelling November continues for the All Blacks.
Follow all of the action from the Aviva Stadium in our live blog below:
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand, 77 minutes
So nearly something special! A delicate dab from Ciaran Frawley but Mack Hansen can’t quite pouch it with a single extended paw!
Clever, cute, but not quite collected.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2024 21:56
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand, 76 minutes
Superb strength from Josh van der Flier, holding off Jordie Barrett and getting an offload away. Mack Hansen’s kick would be excellent were Ireland shutting down the game, but it topples into touch to allow New Zealand the chance to drain a minute or so off the clock. Asafo Aumua, impressively still chugging along deep into the contest, hits Scott Barrett and the All Blacks clear effectively.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2024 21:55
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand, 74 minutes
But Ardie Savea, as he so often does, comes up with a crucial turnover! Rob Herring rumbles in to Ofa Tu’ungafasi from a pod of three forwards, but Finlay Bealham’s desire to offer a carrying option leaves him unable to get to Savea in time to shift the number eight off the ball. Penalty to New Zealand as the hosts’ hopes fade.
Andy Farrell turns to two more of his experienced heads – Conor Murray and Cian Healy replace Jamison Gibson-Park and Andrew Porter.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2024 21:54
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand, 73 minutes
Lowe carries up the guts on first phase and has the ball again in the third, Ireland knowing they need to strike quickly. Jamie Osborne is on in midfield and is set up by some neat flicking hands from Peter O’Mahony.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2024 21:52
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand, 72 minutes
What a kick! Is that the moment that sparks a comeback? It’s audacious from James Lowe, tight against the touchline as he releases a banana bomb that bends beautifully for him. Out into touch it scurries before Damian McKenzie can get anywhere near it – it’s a 50/22 and Ireland’s lineout.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2024 21:50
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand, 71 minutes
Another knock on from Ciaran Frawley. Changes for both teams – Peter O’Mahony and all his experience is on in the back row for Ireland, while Anton Lienert-Brown has come into the New Zealand midfield with Rieko Ioane moved out to the wing.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2024 21:49
TRY! Ireland 13-23 NEW ZEALAND (Will Jordan, 69 minutes)
Scintillating handling and the All Blacks are in! Ooh, New Zealand have kicked things up a gear to take control!
It’s on the right that the initial bust is made, passes flung across to exploit Ireland’s soft edges with only a quite magnificent cover tackle from Hugo Keenan preventing Mark Tele’a from scoring. But Ireland are short on the far side as the All Blacks play back across, an outstanding pick-up from Wallace Sititi ensuring the chance to exploit the overlap is not wasted and hooker Asafo Aumua throwing a pinpoint pass to put Will Jordan away.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2024 21:45
Ireland 13-18 New Zealand, 68 minutes
And the momentum seems to be with New Zealand. Jordie Barrett takes a high kick and surges into space seemingly in one motion, with his teammates there to keep the flow going.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2024 21:45
Ireland 13-18 New Zealand, 66 minutes
This is the sloppiest I can remember Ireland being for a while. Even their recent defeats have come against opposition playing very, very well, be it the All Blacks in Paris last October or England at Twickenham during the Six Nations. This feels different, and Ciaran Frawley underlines the point by knocking on soon after the restart.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2024 21:43
PENALTY! Ireland 13-18 NEW ZEALAND (Damian McKenzie, 65 minutes)
Damian McKenzie is straight and true again.
Harry Latham-Coyle8 November 2024 21:42