Overview
- New Zealand defeated Ireland 40-21 at Eden Park on Saturday, scoring six tries and extending the stadium’s unbeaten run to 53 Tests.
- The All Blacks’ tries came from Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea, Will Jordan, Asafo Aumua, Damian McKenzie and Anton Lienert-Brown, with Ruben Love converting five times.
- Openside Luke Jacobson was yellow-carded for a high ruck clearout and avoided an upgraded red after review, while Will Jordan’s multi-try night was widely reported as a significant career milestone.
- Ireland produced an error-riddled first half that coach Andy Farrell called “inaccurate,” costing them territory and continuity and forcing a second-half fightback that fell short.
- Separately, Australia enter their Nations Championship match with Italy in Perth on Saturday under pressure after nine losses in 10 Tests and the fixture will be shown on Channel 9, 9Now and Stan Sport.