McKenzie steers All Blacks to victory over Ireland as winning home run ends
Ireland suffered a first home defeat in 20 games as New Zealand made little of their underdog status to record a 23-13 win in Dublin.
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New Zealand claim statement win over top-ranked Ireland
DUBLIN : New Zealand claimed a statement victory for new coach Scott Robertson as Damian McKenzie helped kick them to a 23-13 success over world number one side Ireland and hand their rivals a first home defeat in 20 matches at the Aviva Stadium on Friday.
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Ireland's Farrell bemoans errors as long unbeaten home streak ends
DUBLIN : Ireland coach Andy Farrell bemoaned a lack of accuracy and too many errors after his side were deservedly beaten at home for the first time in 20 matches with a 23-13 loss to New Zealand on Friday.