New Zealand 7-23 Ireland rugby LIVE SCORE: Andrew Porter bags double try as Angus Ta'avao handed RED CARD | The Sun
IRELAND are in with a great chance of revenge as they face New Zealand in the second of three tests.
Andrew Porter scored an early try for the Irish and their chances have now dramatically improved after Angus Ta'avao was given a red card for a head-on-head collision.
Beauden Barrett then scored on the stroke of half time to get the All Blacks back into the game.
But Porter responded with another try to restore the ten-point Irish lead before two penalties pushed Andy Farrell's side to the verge of victory.
- Joe Adams
Penalty – Sexton (Ireland)
67, Robbie Henshaw dives in on Reiko Ioane and wins a penalty!
Ireland's captain keeps his cool, and puts daylight between his side and the All Blacks now.
They can see the finish line!
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 7-20 Ireland
65, Peter O’Mahony finds touch with a brilliant kick out of the blue.
Conan and Herring are also on for Ireland.
Test debutant Aidan ross gets his chance for New Zealand.
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 7-20 Ireland
61, On the replays, it's a brilliant tap tackle on Barrett by Caelan Doris to deny them the opportunity. The All Blacks then give away a penalty after a swarm of Irish shirts get over the ball, and the pressure is relieved.
Meanwhile, local hero Aaron Smith makes way for Folau Fakatava.
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 7-20 Ireland
59, Ireland win another penalty, but Sevu Reece acrobatically denies Sexton touch, jumping high to keep the ball in play.
Jordie Barrett then breaks through the line but unfortunately trips on his path to the try-line. They are on the attack.
- Joe Adams
Penalty – Sexton (Ireland)
56, Ireland stretch New Zealand but, Lowe's pass has too much on it. The referee goes back for the penalty, and Sexton makes it 20 points. Meanwhile, Will Jordan is on for Leicester Fainga’anuku to help change the course of this game.
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 7-17 Ireland
52, Ireland defend brilliantly.
The visitors force the ball from Tu'ungafasi's hands, before winning a penalty from a collapsed New Zealand scrum. They look more up for this than ever.
- Joe Adams
TRY – Porter (Ireland)
Porter scores his second of the game!
Some brilliant carrying from Beirne and O'Mahoney gain the visitors ground. They work it inside to Porter, who dives low, between the posts.
Sexton does the business, and James Ryan returns to the field. A perfect start to the second half.
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New Zealand 7-10 Ireland
Ball stolen by New Zealand! Sevu Reece is first over the ball, and captain Cane emerges with it.
But it's Ireland who are on the attack, now.
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 7-10 Ireland
43, Ireland win the ariel ball and Brodie Retallick looks dazed for a moment, after a nasty collision with the back of Sexton. After being allowed to continue, he is called off the field for a further assessment. Patrick Tuipulotu is on in his place.
Leicester Fainga’anuku then drives infield, but leaves the ball behind.
- Joe Adams
Second half – New Zealand 7-10 Ireland
Sexton kicks to get this fascinating match back underway.
No changes to report. Ringrose will not be coming back on after his head collision. Bundee Aki will remain on the field.
- Joe Adams
Half time – New Zealand 7-10 Ireland
What a first half in Dunedin! So many talking points, so many cards!
After a bright and dominant start by Ireland, they failed to take advantage of their 2-man advantage. The All Blacks managed to stay in the game after some determined defending. Their tenacity paid off just before half time, with Beauden Barrett stumbling over the line to put his side right back in the contest.
Game on! Whatever next?!
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 7-10 Ireland
Jordie Barrett converts and the hosts are within three points!
- Joe Adams
TRY – Beauden Barrett (New Zealand)
Oh, how they needed that! New Zealand piled on the pressure, and got their just reward. In the end it was Beauden Barrett who bundled under the posts after the ball bobbled off his boot.
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New Zealand 0-10 Ireland
39, The hosts are threatening, just metres from the try-line! Ireland have everyone on the line. The All Blacks need to make this count.
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 0-10 Ireland
37, Ofa Tu'ungafasi rejoins the field and New Zealand debate who to take off. After some discussion, it's Savea who must make way to ensure the hosts have two props.
A huge blow for the All Blacks. He was their brightest spark last time out.
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 0-10 Ireland
35, New Zealand escape, again!
Ireland move the ball to James Lowe who knocks it on, just metres from the try-line!
New Zealand celebrate as though they've scored a try.
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 0-10 Ireland
32, Ireland come close!
Sheehan drives through the New Zealand defence, eyeing up the try-line. But the Irishman is penalised for not releasing after a last-stitch tackle. Valiant defending from the hosts.
- Joe Adams
Red card – Angus Ta'avao
31, Only on the pitch to cover Leicester Fainga’anuku, and New Zealand's day has just got considerably worse.
Ta'avao is high on Ringrose, and makes clear contact with the head. The New Zealand man looks to have come off worse, and heads for the tunnel. Meanwhile, Ringrose leaves the field for an assessment. Bundee Aki will replace him.
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New Zealand 0-10 Ireland
30, A shocking clash of heads between Ringrose and substitute Ta'avao and the TMO are having a look for a potential red card against the New Zealand man.
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 0-10 Ireland
29, The All Blacks attempt something different from the line-out, blazing the ball over everyone, and into the path of Tupaea, but the back can't take it into his stride before play breaks down.
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 0-10 Ireland
27, it's been a thrilling opening half an hour here in Dunedin.
Leicester Fainga’anuku returns to the field and New Zealand have a scrum deep in their own half.
- Joe Adams
Yellow card – Ofa Tu'ungafasi (New Zealand)
25, The All Blacks hooker is sent to the bin, and the hosts will have to play with just 13 on the pitch.
But again, they might count themselves lucky. With no cover behind him, should Ireland have been awarded a penalty try?
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 0-10 Ireland
24, Ireland mounting the pressure, but New Zealand survive again!
Sexton is one pass away from releasing Ringrose for what would have been a certain try. But Beauden Barrett was in with the tackle, and his side clear up the field.
But wait, there is a TMO review against Tu'ungafasi for tackling Ringrose off the ball.
- Joe Adams
New Zealand 0-10 Ireland
20, The All Blacks finding their grove.
Ireland win a penalty high up the field, and Sexton kicks for a line-out. But New Zealand break down the resulting maul brilliantly. Astute defending. Ireland could have had more.
- Joe Adams
Yellow card – Leicester Fainga’anuku (New Zealand)
17, The All Blacks winger recklessly jumped into Hansen, and goes into the bin. He might count himself lucky, it didn't look good on the replays.
Can Ireland make the extra man count?
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