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What Happened To The All Blacks Domination Of The Irish? | A Patchy History From A New Zealander May 2026
: Despite Ireland's success in test matches, the All Blacks have continued to dominate on the biggest stage, defeating Ireland in the quarterfinals of both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups.
: This victory removed the "fear factor" for Ireland and signaled the start of a genuine, balanced rivalry. Recent History and Rivalry Shift (2018–Present) : Despite Ireland's success in test matches, the
: Historic matches often featured lopsided results, such as New Zealand's 60–0 win in 2012 and 63–15 in 1997. The Turning Point: Chicago 2016 : Despite Ireland's success in test matches, the