Despite a controversial early red card for Ireland's Tadhg Beirne, the Irish led 10–7 at halftime.
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New Zealand is scheduled to host Ireland for a major rugby Test match on , at Eden Park in Auckland as part of the inaugural Nations Championship . Rivalry Renews at "The Fortress" Despite a controversial early red card for Ireland's