Ireland vs New Zealand - LIVE!
Damian McKenzie’s boot and a try from Will Jordan gave New Zealand a 23-13 win over Ireland in Dublin, as Andy Farrell’s side were beaten on home soil for the first time in more than three years. After a narrow win at Twickenham last week, the All Blacks found themselves in another tight encounter, leading 9-6 at half-time as McKenzie and Jack Crowley exchanged penalties.
New Zealand were reduced to 14 men just before the break, Jordie Barrett punished for a high tackle on Garry Ringrose, and Ireland took full advantage of the extra player early in the second-half as Josh van de Flier stretched and got the ball down. That gave them a 13-9 lead, but ill-discipline proved costly. McKenzie was given four opportunities to kick for points, three of them sent over and the other crashing back off the post, as the All Blacks regained their control.
That was cemented with ten minutes remaining, as New Zealand worked it from one wing to the other and Jordan found himself free to saunter over out wide. Ireland could not mount a late comeback, their unbeaten run, which had stretched 19 matches back to defeat to France in the 2021 Six Nations, ended.
Ireland vs New Zealand latest news
- TRY! Jordan goes over for All Blacks
- TRY! Van der Flier moves Ireland ahead
- HT: All Blacks with narrow lead
- YELLOW CARD! Barrett high tackle
- How to watch: TNT Sports
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23:12 , Matt VerriDamian McKenzie’s boot and a try from Will Jordan gave New Zealand a 23-13 win over Ireland in Dublin, as Andy Farrell’s side were beaten on home soil for the first time in more than three years.
After a narrow win at Twickenham last week, the All Blacks found themselves in another tight encounter, leading 9-6 at half-time as McKenzie and Jack Crowley exchanged penalties.
New Zealand were reduced to 14 men just before the break, Jordie Barrett punished for a high tackle on Garry Ringrose, and Ireland took full advantage of the extra player early in the second-half as Josh van de Flier stretched and got the ball down.
That gave them a 13-9 lead, but ill-discipline proved costly. McKenzie was given four opportunities to kick for points, three of them sent over and the other crashing back off the post, as the All Blacks regained their control.
That was cemented with ten minutes remaining, as New Zealand worked it from one wing to the other and Jordan found himself free to saunter over out wide.
McKenzie's post-match thoughts
22:17 , Matt VerriPlayer of the match performance from Damian McKenzie.
Rock solid from the tee, disciplined with ball in hand and when kicking for touch... couldn’t ask for much more from him tonight.
🗣️ "Test matches like that are won in small moments, and we capitalised on those"
— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) November 8, 2024
🏅 1️⃣8️⃣ points for Player of the Match Damian McKenzie!#IREvNZL | #AutumnNationsSeries | @AllBlacks pic.twitter.com/vaG6psQBYC
New Zealand march on
22:10 , Matt VerriVictories now for the All Blacks at Twickenham and in Dublin. Perfect start to the Autumn Nations Series.
The tests keep on coming, though. They travel to face France next weekend, that will be another huge occasion.
Ireland, meanwhile, will host Argentina next Friday night.
Moment that sealed it...
22:04 , Matt VerriSix penalties and a try for the All Blacks.
Simplest of finishes for Will Jordan, completely free out wide.
💪 How about that! Prolific
— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) November 8, 2024
🙌 Will Jordan crosses over in the corner as the @AllBlacks stretch their lead in Dublin!#IREvNZL | #AutumnNationsSeries pic.twitter.com/Cf4slrv3xz
FT: Ireland 13-23 New Zealand
22:01 , Matt VerriThe All Blacks prove too good!
Two for two in the Autumn Nations Series, as Ireland lose at home for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand
22:00 , Matt Verri79 mins: It’s not going to happen for Ireland. Frawley’s pass is wayward again, Henderson has to scamper back to fall on it.
Osborne boots it long, before Barrett then lumps it into touch on the halfway line.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand
21:57 , Matt Verri77 mins: Frawley dinks a kick over the defence, Hansen does get there but he spills it under pressure from McKenzie.
Scrum and a chance for the All Blacks to tick more seconds away.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand
21:56 , Matt Verri76 mins: All Blacks lineout in their own 22, Ireland put plenty of pressure on it but it’s claimed.
And McKenzie completes the job, hammering a kick up to the halfway line.
Doesn’t go out though. Here come Ireland again.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand
21:53 , Matt Verri73 mins: Ireland ten metres out, HAVE to make something from this. Wide to Lowe, but he’s by himself and has to come back.
PENALTY! So, so good from Savea to get over the ball and stop Ireland’s charge.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand
21:51 , Matt Verri72 mins: That’s got the crowd going again... 50:22 kick from Lowe. Absolutely sensational.
Outside of the boot, sliced into touch and this is a real chance for Ireland.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand
21:49 , Matt Verri71 mins: Frawley now drops it under no real pressure, boots the ball away in frustration.
Scrum for New Zealand - it’s all become a bit ragged from Ireland. Hard to see them getting back into this at the moment.
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand
21:47 , Matt Verri70 mins: McKenzie can’t add the extras.
Ireland with ten minutes to find at least two scores.
TRY! Ireland 13-23 New Zealand | Will Jordan 69'
21:46 , Matt VerriNumbers out wide for the All Blacks, Keenan does brilliantly to halt Telea when he looked set to charge through.
But there is the try!
Shipped to the opposite wing and Jordan is completely free to stroll over out wide.
Ireland 13-18 New Zealand
21:44 , Matt Verri67 mins: All Blacks scrum, as Frawley fumbles it. A couple of metres inside the touchline.
Barrett does his best to show he was hit with a high tackle, holding his head. Referee not interested.
PENALTY! Ireland 13-18 New Zealand | Damian McKenzie 65'
21:42 , Matt VerriThat’s 12 penalties conceded by Ireland now. New Zealand at five.
McKenzie takes his time before sending it sailing through the posts. He continues to tick this scoreboard along for the All Blacks.
Ireland 13-15 New Zealand
21:41 , Matt Verri64 mins: Yet another penalty. Henderson not releasing at the breakdown, such a cheap one to give away.
More points coming up for the All Blacks.
Ireland 13-15 New Zealand
21:40 , Matt Verri63 mins: Henderson knocks it on, not helped by the pass from Frawley.
And now the Irish scrum, and in particular Bealham, is back under pressure.
PENALTY! Ireland 13-15 New Zealand | Damian McKenzie 62'
21:39 , Matt VerriPerfect from McKenzie.
Just under 20 minutes to go and the All Blacks have their noses in front again.
Ireland 13-12 New Zealand
21:38 , Matt Verri61 mins: Scrum wheels round, decision for the ref to make... penalty New Zealand!
Bealham it was who gave it away. He’s going to have to play 80 minutes, having thought his night was over.
Very kickable penalty.
Ireland 13-12 New Zealand
21:36 , Matt Verri60 mins: O’Toole looks to be in trouble, as play is halted.
Sititi fended him off and it looks like the Irish forward might have even been briefly knocked out there.
Bealham is back on the pitch.
Ireland 13-12 New Zealand
21:33 , Matt Verri58 mins: Ireland turn to the bench.
Herring, O’Toole and Henderson are all on. Frawley too, as Crowley trudges off.
Ireland 13-12 New Zealand
21:31 , Matt Verri57 mins: Ill-discipline is really hurting Ireland. McKenzie has the chance to put New Zealand back in front.
Fair way out again, similar distance to the one he made earlier in this half.
Off the post! And Ireland claim it to kick to safety.
Ireland 13-12 New Zealand
21:29 , Matt Verri54 mins: Keenan does brilliantly to claim the ball in the air under pressure. Whistles from the crowd, they want a penalty... referee says fair contest.
Ireland kick it back, McKenzie wriggles out of trouble. Kick is in behind Lowe, but he gets back and covers that off.
Ireland 13-12 New Zealand
21:26 , Matt Verri52 mins: Change for the All Blacks at scrum-half. Roigard is on.
So many handling errors in this match - Crowley the latest to fumble the ball. Back to the scrum we go.
Ireland 13-12 New Zealand
21:24 , Matt Verri51 mins: McCarthy drops the ball in contact, just as Ireland were looking to go through the phases.
And he’s stayed down, which is a concern for the hosts. Play goes on, Ireland down to 14 for now.
All Blacks are back up to their full contingent, Barrett has returned from the sin bin.
PENALTY! Ireland 13-12 New Zealand | Damian McKenzie 49'
21:22 , Matt VerriBall drops off the tee, McKenzie has to rush to get it back on.
And he then absolutely nails the kick, ball just about has enough on it and perfectly over.
Ireland 13-9 New Zealand
21:21 , Matt Verri47 mins: Another cheap penalty given away from Ireland, it’s allowing New Zealand to ease the pressure.
McKenzie is going for the posts, a few metres inside the halfway line.
Ireland 13-9 New Zealand
21:19 , Matt Verri45 mins: Ireland are RAMPANT.
New Zealand dragged back and the ball is turned over, they are struggling to cope with the intensity from the green shirts.
Bit too keen there. New Zealand thrilled to hear the whistle and get the penalty. They can get up to the halfway line.
CONVERSION! Ireland 13-9 New Zealand | Jack Crowley 44'
21:17 , Matt VerriCrowley continues his perfect kicking record, Ireland four points up.
They’re taking full advantage of having an extra man.
TRY! Ireland 11-9 New Zealand | Josh van der Flier 43'
21:17 , Matt VerriDoris makes a lunge for the line, Ireland only a couple of metres out.
Porter even closer, Ireland inches away from the opening try of the match.
And there it is! Van der Flier stretches and just about touches it down.
Ireland 6-9 New Zealand
21:15 , Matt Verri42 mins: Ireland’s lineout isn’t great, the ball then pops out from the maul.
Cane, though, is driven back over the line and that’s a massive effort from Aki and Lowe.
Scrum Ireland on the 5m line.
Ireland 6-9 New Zealand
21:14 , Matt Verri41 mins: And it’s a penalty within seconds for Ireland! Obstruction from the kick-off for the All Blacks.
Confirmation too that Barrett’s yellow will not be upgraded to a red. No surprises there.
Crowley kicks to the corner.
Back underway!
21:13 , Matt VerriHere we go again.
All Blacks down to 14 for the next nine minutes.
Five penalties kicked in the first-half, no tries. Neither side has got particularly close to one either.
If you’re an Ireland or New Zealand fan, I’d settle in for a nervy 40 minutes...
Barrett off for ten minutes
21:01 , Matt VerriHere is that tackle that got Barrett the yellow card.
Would be surprised if it was upgraded to a red, it wasn’t massively high.
🟨 Overturned to a yellow!
— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) November 8, 2024
📺 After a review from the TMO, Jordie Barrett is put into the sin bin for a high shot!#IREvNZL | #AutumnNationSeries pic.twitter.com/77M295LP64
HT: Ireland 6-9 New Zealand
20:58 , Matt VerriCrowley slots the penalty and it’s a three-point game at half-time.
Been a fairly cagey match all in all, but Ireland will have the chance to really take control after the break with the extra man.
YELLOW CARD: Jordie Barrett 40'
20:57Barrett is sent to the sin bin, and that will be checked for a potential upgrade.
All Blacks will be down to 14 for the first ten minutes or so of the second half.
Ireland 3-9 New Zealand
20:56 , Matt Verri39 mins: All Blacks have had 65% possession in the last ten minutes. Spent almost all of that period in Ireland territory.
Aki tries to change that, he breaks through the tackle. Ringrose then looks to be caught high but play is waved on.
Penalty advantage does now come for not rolling away and it’s blown up. Imagine Crowley will go for the three points.
First though, a TMO review for that potential high tackle. Barrett it was on Ringrose.
PENALTY! Ireland 3-9 New Zealand | Damian McKenzie 38'
20:53 , Matt VerriThree from three for McKenzie - all been fairly simple kicks.
All Blacks have a six-point lead as half-time approaches.
Ireland 3-6 New Zealand
20:53 , Matt Verri37 mins: New Zealand bundling their way forward. Going through the phases, and they have another advantage as they move ten metres out.
Pass goes forward, so referee brings it back and he’s warning Ireland about the number of penalties. Yellow card isn’t far away.
McKenzie will go for the points.
Ireland 3-6 New Zealand
20:5135 mins: Replays show Hansen did get a touch, but it will be an Irish lineout anyway.
Not that it matters, New Zealand disrupt the lineout and now they win the penalty on halfway.
How close to the 22 can McKenzie get with the kick? Just outside it.
Ireland 3-6 New Zealand
20:49 , Matt Verri33 mins: Maul isn’t moving for Ireland, so they turn to Plan B. That’s Aki... and he loses it again!
New Zealand can counter, Clarke with the kick and it’s out to the halfway line.
He’s adamant there was a touch from Hansen on the kick. Referee less so.
Ireland 3-6 New Zealand
20:48 , Matt Verri32 mins: Scrum doesn’t move an inch. Rock solid.
Crowley with good hands out wide to Lowe, who does well to claim it. Nowhere to go though.
New Zealand off their feet at the ruck, penalty Ireland. Crowley knocks it to the five metre line.
Ireland 3-6 New Zealand
20:46 , Matt Verri31 mins: Latest knock-on is from New Zealand. Hansen with the kick forward - it’s not particularly good but fortunately for him they come back for the advantage.
Ireland scrum... they need to sort this out.
PENALTY! Ireland 3-6 New Zealand | Damian McKenzie 29'
20:45 , Matt VerriEasiest of kicks for McKenzie and the All Blacks lead for the first time tonight.
Hasn’t been the most high-quality encounter, but it’s compelling. So evenly matched, as you’d expect.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand
20:44 , Matt Verri28 mins: McKenzie drops it, so it will be a penalty. High tackle, Ireland are having a tough spell at the moment.
This time McKenzie does point to the posts.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand
20:43 , Matt Verri27 mins: Massive shove from New Zealand, this Irish scrum is not looking solid at all.
Ball trickles loose to the All Blacks, but the whistle saves Ireland. They’ll get another go.
Down it goes again, free-kick New Zealand! Taken quickly... and advantage for the All Blacks too.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand
20:40 , Matt Verri26 mins: Throw is not straight - huge let-off for Ireland!
Pressure still on them though, with the scrum deep in their 22. New Zealand will throw everything at this.
First though a bit of a delay, Vaai has a cut on his forehand and needs patching up.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand
20:38 , Matt Verri24 mins: Great work from Sititi, as Ringrose gets isolated and doesn’t release. McKenzie’s kick, All Blacks lineout a few metres outside the 22.
Advantage for New Zealand, Gibson-Park offside. Free play now.
Going nowhere, though, so back we go for the penalty. McKenzie... kicks to the corner!
Big call.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand
20:36 , Matt Verri22 mins: Scrum collapsed but the ball is out and New Zealand have numbers out wide.
McKenzie leads the charge... loses it! Knocked forward, Ireland claim and Gibson-Park can kick it clear.
All Blacks once again knock it on, Ireland win it back. And it’s a penalty - one that Crowley kicks to touch and gets his side well into New Zealand’s half.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand
20:3320 mins: All Blacks best spell of the match. Seeing plenty more of the ball and camping themselves in the Irish half.
They have a scrum after an Irish knock-on, chance to keep the pressure on. 15 metres inside Ireland’s half.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand
20:31 , Matt Verri18 mins: Not a great kick from McKenzie, it’s a lineout just outside the 22 for New Zealand.
Ioane is then absolutely flattened by Ringrose. Huge hit, perfectly timed.
Double figures for phases, but All Blacks are still outside the 22. Defence holding up.
But that’s brilliant from McKenzie with the offload. Jordan finds Telea out wide, Lowe deals with it well and clears. Telea ran out of space on the touchline.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand
20:29 , Matt Verri16 mins: Level on the scoreboard but the momentum is with Ireland. They are winning most of the battles out there.
Ireland have gone aerial a few times already - New Zealand up to the task so far.
Now New Zealand send it up and this time it’s their penalty for obstruction.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand
20:27 , Matt Verri13 mins: And it’s all kicking off, as both sets of players decide to get involved in some pushing and shoving.
Crowd didn’t need an excuse to turn up the noise, but they have one.
Barrett it was who sparked it - no idea what actually bothered him. Doesn’t take much, it would seem.
Ireland 3-3 New Zealand
20:24 , Matt Verri12 mins: Aki has space to charge into, but he’s already looking at that and forgets to catch the ball. Knocked forward.
Scrappy start from the centre.
PENALTY! Ireland 3-3 New Zealand | Damian McKenzie 10'
20:23 , Matt VerriVery central, not far outside the 22. You can put these three points on the board already.
Straight through the middle of the posts. New Zealand do hit back immediately.
Ireland 3-0 New Zealand
20:22 , Matt Verri10 mins: Kelleher looks to have got over the ball at the breakdown, but the penalty goes New Zealand’s way.
And it’s a swift chance for them to level it up again.
PENALTY! Ireland 3-0 New Zealand | Jack Crowley 8'
20:20 , Matt VerriEasy as you like for Crowley to get Ireland up and running.
It was Barrett penalised for that penalty - really harsh, looking at the replays. He didn’t slow down or change his direction.
Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
20:19 , Matt Verri7 mins: New Zealand clear their lines from the scrum, massive kick from McKenzie to get his side up past the halfway line.
But it’s a penalty for Ireland, just outside the New Zealand 22. Hansen wins it, he was obstructed as he chased the kick.
Ireland will go for the posts.
Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
20:16 , Matt Verri4 mins: Neither pack wanted to give an inch at the first scrum, so it’s all a bit messy. Couple of resets required.
Eventually it’s out and Ireland move it nicely, into the 22 they go.
Aki with the loose pass though, and it’s forward. Apart from that it was great.
Ireland 0-0 New Zealand
20:14 , Matt Verri2 mins: Porter charges the kick down, New Zealand knock it on... big early roar from the stands.
Ireland will have the put-in at the scrum.
KICK-OFF!
20:12 , Matt VerriUnderway in Dublin!
Huge roar as the Irish players march forward as they face the Haka, near enough ending up on the halfway line.
Here we go then. Kick-off next.
Ireland's Call as elite as ever in Dublin.
On we go... time for the Haka!
Right, we’ve made it through that particular obstacle.
Onto the anthems. We will start this match at some point, I promise.
Irish president Michael D. Higgins is out and he’s going to greet the players ahead of kick-off.
This would be why they walked out 13 minutes before kick-off...
Here we go...
19:57 , Matt VerriRight then, players are in the tunnel.
Plenty of smiles from the All Blacks, who are being made to wait a bit by the Irish squad. Huge cheers as they appear on the big screen.
Not long now!
19:51 , Matt VerriAbout 20 minutes to go until kick-off at the Aviva.
Warm-ups are nearly done... stands are swiftly filling up. Feels like this is a match that could go right to the wire.
In the arena 🏟️#AllBlacks #IREvNZL pic.twitter.com/6kuGulEfyO
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 8, 2024
Robertson speaks of Irish bond
19:38 , Matt VerriAll Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has said it will be an “emotional” night in Dublin.
Robertson played club rugby in county Down in 1993/94, and is relishing catching up with familiar faces.
"A bit emotional, actually," Robertson said.
"There's a family, the Herons, that I lived with when I was a young fella and came over here and played a bit of footy.
"It was a great moment for me growing up and now [to have] the chance to publicly thank them for what they did.
"They helped shape me, it was a great time in my life. It'll be great to see them."
Ireland schedule
19:26 , Matt VerriTonight’s match is the big one for Ireland in the Autumn Nations series.
Next up they take on Argentina, before facing Fiji and then finally Australia.
Andy Farrell will step away after that, as he turns his full focus to the Lions and the tour of Australia next summer.
Pre-match thoughts from Andy Farrell
19:14 , Matt VerriThe Ireland head coach has once again insisted last year’s match at the World Cup has no relevance to tonight’s clash...
"There's no better way to kick off your international season."
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) November 8, 2024
Andy Farrell relishing the test of the All Blacks tonight. #IREvNZL | #AutumnNationsSeries pic.twitter.com/PxH6EWNR7U
Head-to-head record
19:01 , Matt VerriNo surprise that New Zealand are keen to share this graphic.
This has been a match-up the All Blacks dominated for many years, with Ireland not winning until the 29th time they faced New Zealand.
That was in 2016, starting a run of five wins for Ireland in nine matches.
Another chapter awaits 🤝#LipovitanD #AllBlacks pic.twitter.com/EAkfjORUgE
— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 8, 2024
All Blacks survive Twickenham scare
18:50 , Matt VerriIt was a dramatic afternoon at Twickenham for New Zealand last weekend.
George Ford could have won it with a penalty, then a drop goal... but he missed both.
The All Blacks just about survived.
Farrell: Revenge not on Ireland's mind
18:38 , Matt VerriNew Zealand beat Ireland at last year’s World Cup, but Andy Farrell has insisted that is not added motivation for his side.
"No, that's the truth - do you need that when you're playing one of the best sides in the world? Everyone knows that's the truth,” Farrell said.
"There has been a lot of rugby played and a lot of water gone under the bridge [since that game] so it doesn't even play a part in it.
"Irish rugby is in a good place and I think everyone knows New Zealand are always the team to beat.
"I expect it to be as good as ever, if not better."
Stage is set...
18:27 , Matt VerriIt’s going to get loud tonight. Very, very loud.
Ready for Friday night lights! ✨#TeamOfUs pic.twitter.com/2M4SQkaAYe
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 8, 2024
Standard Sport prediction
18:17 , Matt VerriIt promises to be a thrilling clash tonight, as it so often is when these two sides meet.
New Zealand had the edge at the World Cup last year, but Ireland were also having to deal with the pressure of breaking their quarter-final hoodoo.
Roared on by the Dublin crowd tonight, we’re going for them to beat the All Blacks.
Ireland to win, by seven points.
New Zealand team news
18:05 , Matt VerriNew Zealand have been dealt a blow with both Beauden Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor ruled out, though Brodie McAlister, Harry Plummer and Ruben Love have joined up with the squad.
New Zealand XV: Will Jordan; Mark Tele'a, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke; Damien McKenzie, Cortez Ratima; Tamaita Williams, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Scott Barrett, Tupou Vaa'i, Wallace Sititi, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea
Replacements: Gorge Bell, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Pasilo Tosi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Samipeni Finau, Cam Roigard, Anton Leinert-Brown, Stephen Perofeta
Ireland team news
17:55 , Matt VerriHugo Keenan is back in the Irish squad following his Olympic exploits earlier this summer.
Back-row Peter O’Mahony has joined up with Farrell’s squad and both scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park and wing Mack Hansen return from injury.
Ireland XV: Hugo Keenan; Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, James Lowe; Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Ronan Kelleher, Finlay Bealham; Joe McCarthy, James Ryan; Tadhg Beirne, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris
Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Tom O’Toole, Iain Henderson, Peter O’Mahony, Conor Murray, Ciaran Frawley, Jamie Osborne
How to watch Ireland vs New Zealand
17:48 , Matt VerriTV channel: Coverage starts on TNT Sports 1 at 7pm GMT on Friday ahead of an 8.10pm kick-off at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also watch the match live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: Follow all the action right here with us!
Good evening!
17:40 , Matt VerriHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Ireland vs New Zealand!
Huge night coming up in Dublin, one of the biggest fixtures of the Autumn Nations Series.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8:10pm GMT from the Aviva Stadium.
