Ireland vs. New Zealand (2016 Autumn Internationals)

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The 2016 Autumn Internationals match between Ireland and New Zealand was a highly anticipated and closely contested encounter. The Irish team, led by captain Rory Best, were looking to build on their impressive form in the previous year's Six Nations Championship, where they finished second behind England. New Zealand, on the other hand, were seeking to continue their dominance in international rugby, having won the 2015 Rugby World Cup and the 2016 Six Nations Championship. The match itself was a thrilling encounter, with both teams displaying their attacking prowess. Ireland's scrum-half Conor Murray was instrumental in their attacking play, while New Zealand's back-three of Nehe Milner-Skudder, Waisake Naholo, and Julian Savea caused problems for the Irish defense. Despite being outplayed for large periods of the game, Ireland's defense held strong, and they managed to stay in the contest. In the end, it was New Zealand who emerged victorious, winning the match 21-9. The victory marked New Zealand's 10th consecutive win over Ireland, and cemented their status as one of the dominant forces in international rugby.