Andrew Porter

Ireland claimed a historic first win away to New Zealand to force a series decider following a breathless Dunedin encounter packed with drama.

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Much like last week, they made a bright start and scored a try inside the first five minutes. Advertisement. Andrew Porter scored a brace of tries as Ireland ...

Penalties: J. Sexton 3. On the contrary, the professionalism that the Boys in Green showed in the second period was commendable. Another Sexton conversion and it was 17-7, with the captain - whose fitness was in question - adding two more penalties to put them well in control. Instead, on the stroke of half-time, after James Ryan was sent to the bin, Beauden Barrett gave New Zealand a life-line with a try. Ten minutes later, it was Ofa Tu'ungafasi who was sent to the bin for a tackle off the ball on Garry Ringrose as he went to collect a Johnny Sexton offload in the 22. That temporary reduction to 13 was made permanent on the half hour, when Angus Ta'avao - brought on the make up the numbers following the yellow carding of Tu'ungafasi - collided with Ringrose. This time round, however, Ireland would not be denied. Whereas Ireland fell apart in the second quarter in Aukland, it was New Zealand who seemed to lose the run of themselves with ill discipline leaving them black and yellow. It was Keith Earls who got that early score in that 42-19 defeat in Auckland, but with the Munster man off the pitch, it was left to Andrew Porter to set the stage. First, Mack Hansen was hit high by Leicester Fainga'anuku off the ball, but for the TMO and referee to deem the transgression worthy of just a yellow card. The first came on three minutes, when big carries from the titanic Tadhg Beirne and the lively Mack Hansen - brought in from the start for Earls - got Andy Farrell's side up to the line for Porter to plunge over. This was their day to make history and, at the 14th time of asking, beat the All Blacks on their own soil.

A night to remember in Dunedin. Here are the full Ireland player ratings from the Second Test against the All Blacks at Forsyth Barr Stadium, in Dunedin.

Won his side a penalty at the breakdown, on 13 minutes. Miraculously stayed in-field in the lead-up to the Porter try. Penalised for a breakdown infringement, just before half-time. Was much better at the breakdown, and much more physical around the park. Skittled Barrett just before Porter's second and was much more of a carrying threat. Great strength to plough over for his second try, on 46 minutes. Nailed all his kicks and was the man that made everything tick. Showed up big-time in the lead-up to Porter's second try. Denied a certain try when he was tackled off the ball. Two more Sexton penalties put Ireland well clear and it was left to stout defence to see out a historic victory on New Zealand turf. Leicester Fainga'anuku was yellow-carded for a high hit on Mack Hansen. Garry Ringrose was denied a certain try by an off-the-ball tackle. Johnny Sexton converted Andrew Porter's try and then added a penalty, soon after, and the tourists were 10-0 ahead.

Rugby history made as Ireland secured their first win against the All Blacks in New Zealand. In an action packed test match Ireland took the lead just two ...

A late Will Jordan try, preceded by a series of surges at the line, was New Zealand’s only second half score as Ireland’s robust defence helped them to close out a stirring 23-12 victory. Ian Foster’s side were resilient and even scored just before the break to reduce the arrears to 10-7. The first half saw New Zealand reduced to 14 and sometimes 13 men after two yellow cards and a red.