What Happened To The All Blacks Domination Of The Irish? | A Patchy History From A New Zealander May 2026

For over a century, the matchup was famously one-sided. New Zealand's "aura" often secured victories before the whistle even blew.

: Ireland defeated the All Blacks 40–29, ending the 111-year drought. For over a century, the matchup was famously one-sided

: The only blemish on New Zealand's record during this time was a 10–10 draw at Lansdowne Road in 1973. For over a century