New Zealand ended a nine-year wait to avenge one of their most painful defeats as they comfortably beat Ireland in a Chicago rematch that failed to live up to the pre-game hype.

“Undercooked” was the word of the week, and if you’d a euro for every time it was mentioned by the Virgin Media lads on Saturday evening, you’d have been dining on Wagyu steak and chips for your suppe...

Ireland initially overcame the controversial third-minute dismissal of Beirne for a high tackle on Beauden Barrett, who landed three conversions, to lead through a Tadhg Furlong score and eight point...