New Zealand beats Ireland 40-21 to stay unbeaten in the Nations Championship‎

The ”fast and fearless" style New Zealand rehearsed in its Nations Championship wins over France and Italy bore fruit Saturday against Ireland in a 40-21 victory that extended the All Blacks' winning streak at Eden Park to 53 matches over 32 years. This was the toughest test of Dave Rennie's young tenure as All Blacks head coach and he was vindicated in his efforts to establish a bold, ball-in-hand game in a six tries-to-three win. In its early matches in the Championship, New Zealand's efforts to play that style were successful in fits and starts, let down by poor execution or lack of discipline.