DUBLIN: Six Nations holders Ireland beat world champions New Zealand for the first time at home early this morning, winning a frenetic contest 16-9.
A converted Jacob Stockdale try - his 12th in 14 tests - proved the difference as the hosts came out on top in the clash between the two top-ranked teams in the world.
For Ireland, who claimed a fantastic 11th successive home win, it was their second victory under New Zealander coach Joe Schmidt in four meetings with the All Blacks, having recorded their first-ever in Chicago in 2016.