Field of dreams for Irish rugby - Defeat of the All Blacks

IRELAND’S historic win over New Zealand in Chicago was a momentous occasion in more ways than one. After 111 years of trying, the national team finally beat the All Blacks and they did it thoroughly and deservedly.

The victory was also a fitting tribute to the Munster coach Anthony Foley, who died tragically and unexpectedly three weeks ago in Paris.

He must have been smiling down on his rugby colleagues as they responded to the traditional and fearsome pre-match All Blacks haka by forming a silent and solemn figure of eight in his honour.