Ireland Beat World Champions New Zealand In Thriller

Zeeshan Mehtab Published November 18, 2018 | 09:57 AM

Ireland beat world champions New Zealand in thriller

Dublin, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Nov, 2018 ) :Six Nations holders Ireland beat world champions New Zealand for the first time at home on Saturday, winning a frenetic contest 16-9.

A converted Jacob Stockdale try -- his 12th in 14 Tests -- proved the difference as the hosts came out on top in the clash between the two top-ranked teams in the world.

For Ireland, who claimed an 11th successive home win, it was their second victory under New Zealander coach Joe Schmidt in four meetings with the All Blacks, having recorded their first-ever in Chicago in 2016.

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