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All Blacks secure victory over Ireland at Eden Park

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

All Blacks secure victory over Ireland at Eden Park
Summary

New Zealand achieved a 40-21 win against Ireland at Eden Park, extending their unbeaten streak at the venue to 53 matches. This defeat marks Ireland's sixth consecutive loss to top-tier teams, including New Zealand, France, and South Africa, all by significant margins. Ireland's issues were evident, particularly in the first half where they allowed New Zealand to capitalize on turnovers and missed opportunities. Despite attempts to recover in the second half, Ireland struggled to translate their fight into points. The match concludes the Nations Championship for Ireland, culminating a challenging season for the team.

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By the Numbers
  • •New Zealand's unbeaten streak at Eden Park reaches 53 matches.
  • •Ireland has lost their last six matches against top teams.
  • •Ireland fell behind 28-7 by halftime.
  • •Jack Conan scored a try for Ireland, but they couldn't close the gap.
  • •Ireland's season ends on a challenging note following injury struggles.
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  • 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — All Blacks leave Irish with familiar sinking feeling
  • 11:17 AMBBC Sport — All Blacks leave Irish with familiar sinking feeling
What they're saying
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After a six-try defeat by New Zealand in Eden Park, Ireland have now lost six games in a row against the All Blacks, France and South Africa.

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After a six-try defeat by New Zealand in Eden Park, Ireland have now lost six games in a row against the All Blacks, France and South Africa.

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