Bradley regrets Ireland's missed opportunity

Ireland interim coach Michael Bradley was left to rue another one that got away after New Zealand extended their winning run against them with a 21-11 victory in bitterly cold, wet and windy conditions in Wellington.

Bradley regrets Ireland's missed opportunity

Ireland interim coach Michael Bradley was left to rue another one that got away after New Zealand extended their winning run against them with a 21-11 victory in bitterly cold, wet and windy conditions in Wellington.

Locked at 8-8 at half-time after tries by All Blacks wing Sitiveni Sivivatu and Ireland’s inside centre Paddy Wallace and a penalty apiece to Daniel Carter and Ronan O’Gara, the match turned in the 64th minute when New Zealand midfielder Ma’a Nonu burst through the visitors’ defence to score.

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