Ireland beat New Zealand to secure series win against All Blacks

Ireland have beaten the All Blacks to win a series in New Zealand for the first time.

Andy Farrell’s side have won the final test by 32 points to 22 in Wellington.

Tries by Josh van der Flier, Hugo Keenan and Robbie Henshaw helped Ireland into a 22-3 lead at half time.

But New Zealand fought back – and with Andrew Porter yellow carded – the All Blacks scored three tries of their own to cut the deficit to 25-22.

A Rob Herring try, converted by Johnny Sexton – gave Ireland a 10 point cushion – and that was enough to secure the game, and the series.

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