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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

All Blacks v Ireland First Test stat attack

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By Peter Marriott The All Blacks won their first test of the series against Ireland in Auckland on Saturday. Some fact and figures from that game below. New Zealand v Ireland: Won 42-19 New Zealand and Ireland first met in a test at Lansdowne Road in Dublin on 25 November 1905. New

Aisle be Back: All Blacks v Ireland 1.0

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By Kevin McCarthy The ground is about to hit the All Blacks running. Three tests against Ireland are a refreshingly bracing way to start the international season – rather than opposed training runs against willing but sacrificial makeshift Pasifika teams. It’s admirable too that the Irish have taken on more than