IRELAND 40-29 NEW ZEALAND: The history men: Ireland beat New Zealand for the first time in 111 years as wild week in Chicago continues with pulsating thriller

They'll be talking about this week in Chicago for years to come. 


In a week where the city's baseball side, the Chicago Cubs, ended a 108-year wait for a World Series title, Ireland ended a 111-year hoodoo against the All Blacks. There were memories of that frantic game in Dublin three years ago when Ireland lead 22-7 at half-time there after a breathless first half. The All Blacks came roaring back that day and stole that game at the death. There was no last minute heart-break here, however. With two minutes remaining, Ireland were 40-29 ahead and history had been made. To a man, Ireland were outstanding. Ireland inflicted a five-try hammering to end a 18-match unbeaten run for Steve Hansen's side.