"Almost nine years to the day since Ireland's milestone first victory in the fixture, the All Blacks gained revenge at Soldier Field thanks to tries from Ardie Savea, Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard. Ireland 13-26 New Zealand: rugby union Test as it happened Ireland initially overcame the controversial third-minute dismissal of Beirne for a high tackle on Beauden Barrett, who landed three conversions, to lead through a Tadhg Furlong score and eight points from Jack Crowley."
"Talk of Ireland's landmark 40-29 success fuelled the buildup to a sold-out showdown. Irish hopes of repeating that result suffered a swift setback when the lock Beirne was sent to the sin-bin for an upright challenge on Barrett, pending a review. New Zealand were also dealt an early blow, with Scott Barrett, their captain, limping off. The fly-half Crowley scored a penalty to give Andy Farrell's side the lead in the stop-start opening before Beirne's punishment was upgraded to a 20-minute red card."
Ireland suffered a 26-13 defeat to New Zealand at Soldier Field after Tadhg Beirne was shown a contentious early red card for an upright challenge on Beauden Barrett. Ireland led initially through a Tadhg Furlong try and eight points from Jack Crowley despite playing with 14 men for 20 minutes. New Zealand scored tries from Ardie Savea, Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard, with Beauden Barrett converting three kicks. Scott Barrett and Jordie Barrett both left through injury incidents. The All Blacks exerted control in the second half to secure a deserved victory and avenge the fixture's prior Irish win.
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