What Happened To The All Blacks Domination Of The Irish? | - A Patchy History From A New Zealander

: The only blemish on New Zealand's record during this time was a 10–10 draw at Lansdowne Road in 1973.

: Ireland secured their first-ever victory against the All Blacks in Dublin in 2018 with a 16–9 result.

For over a century, the matchup was famously one-sided. New Zealand's "aura" often secured victories before the whistle even blew. : The only blemish on New Zealand's record

: Between their first meeting in 1905 and 2016, Ireland failed to win a single test match against the All Blacks.

: 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. New Zealand's "aura" often secured victories before the

The dynamic changed forever on November 5, 2016, at Soldier Field in Chicago.

: 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. The dynamic changed forever on November 5, 2016,

: 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