Overview
- Ireland led 13-7 at Soldier Field before New Zealand closed out a 26-13 win in the second half.
- Tadhg Beirne was sent off early for a high tackle on Beauden Barrett, a dismissal that shaped the contest.
- The All Blacks pulled away with tries from Ardie Savea, Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard.
- Andy Farrell said there would be “no excuses” and urged his squad to buckle down ahead of Saturday’s game in Dublin against Japan, highlighting the importance of ranking points.
- Selection questions persist after a mixed night at flyhalf for Jack Crowley, a cameo from Sam Prendergast, and uncertainty over Stuart McCloskey’s groin soreness, while Rob Kearney questioned Ireland’s mindset late on.