Ireland, All Blacks and Chicago
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New Zealand captain Scott Barrett and his brother Jordie are both doubts for Saturday’s test against Scotland after being forced off early in the All Blacks’ weekend win over Ireland in Chicago.Scott went off after three minutes while Jordie was replaced some 13 minutes later,
With three more tough Tests to come this month, Andy Farrell says: ‘If we can’t stand up to that challenge, then we shouldn’t be here’
The iconic New Zealand rugby team face Ireland in Chicago on Saturday as they seek to reestablish their dominance in the sport
How the world’s media reacted to the All Blacks’ 26-13 victory over Ireland in Chicago. 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.
Phil Gifford is a Contributing Sports Writer for NZME. He is one of the most-respected voices in New Zealand sports journalism. The All Blacks overcame a poor first half to defeat Ireland 26-13 in Chicago.
Ireland were defeated 26-13 by the All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday. Here are our player ratings on a forgettable night.
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Why Ireland faced a slightly different All Blacks Haka in Chicago after introducing ‘sacred’ tool
The All Blacks have made an addition to the haka this season with the inclusion of a ‘Maripi’, and great hooker Codie Taylor explained the significance of it to the team. They