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Aisle be Back: All Blacks v Ireland aftermath

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By Kevin McCarthy What a week it’s been. It’s not even over yet. In fact, I can’t be sure it’s ever going to end. Banshee winds ripped through Wellington on Thursday, in an apt fashion. Last Saturday the All Blacks were humiliated. Tried their damndest, well at least for bits of

All Blacks v Ireland third test stat attack

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The All Blacks missed out to Ireland in the third and deciding test on Saturday. Some facts and figures by Peter Marriott below. New Zealand v Ireland: Lost 22-32 New Zealand and Ireland have played 36 tests against each other. New Zealand has won 30 matches, Ireland has now won five, and there

Aisle be Back: All Blacks v Ireland 3.0

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By Kevin McCarthy It’s not that long ago – well, actually it is – but All Black teams travelling north used to prepare for their Celtic nation opponents to come out firing in test matches. What the Welsh call Hwyl – a frenzy of effort and motivation. The Irish and the

All Blacks v Ireland second test Stat Attack

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By Peter Marriott The All Blacks were defeated by Ireland in their second test of the series against Ireland in Dunedin on Saturday. Some fact and figures from that game below. New Zealand v Ireland: Lost 23-12 Above: Ireland went on to beat the Maori All Blacks 30-24 on Wednesday night. The

Aisle be Back: All Blacks v Ireland 2.0

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By Kevin McCarthy As Napoleon once apparently said, the greatest danger occurs at the moment of victory. And he hadn’t even watched the first test. Last week, I sort of predicted Ireland could go 5-zip on their tour of New Zealand, so with two down, three to go, I guess I