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All Blacks earn Chicago redemption with scrappy win - Ireland 13-26 New Zealand: Nine years after Ireland’s landmark success at Soldier Field, the All Blacks got their retribution with a hard-fought t
SHANE LOWRY and wife Wendy were in Chicago to watch Ireland’s clash against New Zealand – and took in the game alongside a pair of recently retired legends. Andy Farrell’s men
Three tries in the final 20 minutes helped a disjointed New Zealand to come from behind to beat Ireland 26-13 in Chicago on Saturday and exact revenge for their 2016 meeting in the city when they lost to the Irish for the first time.
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Ireland are facing New Zealand in an Autumn Nations international in Chicago.
Live score, team news, text commentary and analysis from Soldier Field, Chicago as Ireland face New Zealand at the same venue they first beat All Blacks in 2016; Andy Farrells undercooked side begin A
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. The pair were forced off injured in the first half and will be in some doubt ahead of the next match of the tour against Scotland next weekend.
Ireland coach Andy Farrell says his team's clash with New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday marks the start of the long build-up to the 2027 World Cup as he returns to the helm of the Six Nations giants.