: In July 2022, Ireland toured New Zealand and became only the fifth touring side to win a series there, securing back-to-back victories for a 2–1 series win.
: Ireland defeated the All Blacks 40–29, ending the 111-year drought. : In July 2022, Ireland toured New Zealand
: Ireland secured their first-ever victory against the All Blacks in Dublin in 2018 with a 16–9 result. : Historic matches often featured lopsided results, such
: Historic matches often featured lopsided results, such as New Zealand's 60–0 win in 2012 and 63–15 in 1997. The Turning Point: Chicago 2016 While the All Blacks maintained an undefeated streak
: Despite Ireland's success in test matches, the All Blacks have continued to dominate on the biggest stage, defeating Ireland in the quarterfinals of both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups.
After 111 years of near-total domination by New Zealand, the rivalry between the All Blacks and Ireland has shifted into a highly competitive, modern-day battle where Ireland is no longer the perpetual underdog. While the All Blacks maintained an undefeated streak from 1905 until 2016, the subsequent decade saw the two nations share a nearly equal record, with Ireland securing historic wins both at home and away. Sat, Nov 1 New Zealand won! New Zealand The Era of Domination (1905–2013)
The dynamic changed forever on November 5, 2016, at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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