Ireland slump to defeat against All Blacks after disappointing final 20 minutes in Chicago

They led for 55 minutes but rarely looked comfortable or fluid, a chaotic lineout and some defensive switch-offs leaving Farrell and his coaching staff with plenty to ponder

Leroy Carter of New Zealand in action against James Lowe of Ireland during the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland 13 New Zealand 26 

The Battle of Chicago Round 2 shall not go down in the same pages of history as the first act. Andy Farrell and Ireland trudged off Soldier Field having seen a dreadful final 20 minutes deprive them of a victory which looked all-too unlikely when Tadhg Beirne was lost to a red card after just three minutes.