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

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

: 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, the matchup was famously one-sided

: This victory removed the "fear factor" for Ireland and signaled the start of a genuine, balanced rivalry. Recent History and Rivalry Shift (2018–Present) For over a century

: Between their first meeting in 1905 and 2016, Ireland failed to win a single test match against the All Blacks. at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The dynamic changed forever on November 5, 2016, at Soldier Field in Chicago.