Watch: A Number Of Controversial Decisions Hand New Zealand Victory In Dublin
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What a game, what a performance from Ireland.
New Zealand have got their revenge but not without controversy. Following Ireland’s famous win in Chicago, the All Blacks have got one back with 21-9 win over Joe Schmidt’s men in Dublin.
Steve Hansen’s men however, scored a contentious try in the opening half as Beauden Barrett was adjudged to have grounded the ball although replays appeared to suggest that Johnny Sexton’s heroics may have been enough to prevent the score.
Controversial second try for New Zealand as the referee says he saw the ball grounded, but……….. https://t.co/nZLbxBjTQ0
— RTÉ Rugby (@RTErugby) November 19, 2016
The All Blacks were cynical, Ireland were heroic. Schmidt should be damn proud of his men.