Drab draw brings an end to Kenny's reign. Time to move on 

Where it did carry significance was the official swansong for James McClean, his cap haul mirroring that of New Zealand’s ranking.

EXIT DOOR: Ireland manager Stephen Kenny heads for the tunnel. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

IRELAND…1 (Adam Idah 28 NEW ZEALAND…1 (Matt Garbett 59) 

 A typically flat end symbolised a similar summation to Stephen Kenny’s reign as Ireland were unable to see him off with a win.