How history was made as Ireland beat New Zealand

New Zealand 29 Ireland 40

How history was made as Ireland beat New Zealand
Mon, 07 Nov, 2016 - 00:00
Simon Lewis, Chicago

You have to absorb the enormity of the outcome, recognise its place in history and appreciate the effort that went into producing it.

Ireland had just beaten world champions New Zealand, breaking their 111-year winless streak, and doing it in style.

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