Maori All Blacks 24-30 Ireland: Andy Farrell's side continue their momentum to claim a stunning win

Maori All Blacks 24-30 Ireland: Andy Farrell’s side continue their momentum to claim a stunning win

Ireland scored through Jordan Larmour (two), Nick Timoney and Gavin Coombes to claim victory over the Maori All Blacks in wet conditions in Wellington; Ciaran Frawley adds 10 points with the boot; look out for the next round of the series decider Ireland v New Zealand (Saturday, SS action from 7.30am)

Last update: 07/12/22 10:36


Nick Timoney stood out as Ireland beat Maori All Blacks, live on Sky Sports

A midweek Irish side showing 15 changes to the side that beat New Zealand on Saturday cruised to a 30-24 victory over the Maori All Blacks on Tuesday, keeping the momentum going for Andy Farrell and co.

Jordan Larmour (two), Nick Timoney and Gavin Coombes scored tries for Ireland on a memorable day for an inexperienced side managed by Keith Earls as they avenged a 32-17 loss to the same opposition he fifteen days ago.

Watch Maori All Blacks intense Haka ahead of Ireland clash

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Watch Maori All Blacks intense Haka ahead of Ireland clash

Watch Maori All Blacks intense Haka ahead of Ireland clash

An entertaining clash in torrential rain saw Ireland fall behind an early try from power winger Shaun Stevenson, but they fought back in moments as Larmour sprinted after Earls’ sharp reflection to take a quick lineout .

Irish skipper Keith Earls quickly took a lineout with Jordan Larmour there to claim him and sprint intact

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Irish skipper Keith Earls quickly took a lineout with Jordan Larmour there to claim him and sprint intact

Irish skipper Keith Earls quickly took a lineout with Jordan Larmour there to claim him and sprint intact

Larmour celebrates with skipper Earls after scoring Ireland's first try against the Maori All Blacks

Larmour celebrates with skipper Earls after scoring Ireland’s first try against the Maori All Blacks

Ulster’s impressive fullback Nick Timoney added Ireland’s second try as he twisted and smashed to score, after referee Karl Dickson beat Irishman Cian Prendergast and the prop Maori All Blacks Ollie Norris.

Leinster’s Ciaran Frawley struck well to land his first four spot-kicks via two conversions and two penalties as Ireland took a 20-5 lead early in the second half.

Ireland pressure told as Nick Timoney dove to score second try and extend lead

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Ireland pressure told as Nick Timoney dove to score second try and extend lead

Ireland pressure told as Nick Timoney dove to score second try and extend lead

But the hosts fought back after a penalty try was awarded as Larmour was booked for tackling winger Connor Garden-Bachop early.

Ireland lived well the remainder of the sin-bin period to avoid conceding further points, before powerful No.8 Coombes proved too difficult to stop for Ireland’s crucial third try.

Gavin Coombes proved far too powerful to stop as Ireland scored his third try

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Gavin Coombes proved far too powerful to stop as Ireland scored his third try

Gavin Coombes proved far too powerful to stop as Ireland scored his third try

A wonderful break from Ruben Love saw Maori fight back, once substitute received a pass from back line Cullen Grace, but Stevenson’s sin for a deliberate hit afterwards apparently put the game beyond the hosts .

Larmour ran for his second after center Stuart McCloskey sent him a pass in the closing stages, before Maori All Blacks substitute scrum-half Brad Weber scored a consolation try in the final game.

Larmour scored his second try after a superb pass from center Stuart McCloskey

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Larmour scored his second try after a superb pass from center Stuart McCloskey

Larmour scored his second try after a superb pass from center Stuart McCloskey

Attention now turns to Ireland’s third decisive test against New Zealand, also in Wellington on Saturday, live on Sky sports.

Ireland, after making history with a maiden victory over New Zealand on Kiwi soil, are now aiming for an unprecedented series win.

Earls: We learned from past mistakes | Perenara: Ireland punished us

Ireland captain Keith Earls says team learned from past mistakes and got the job done against Maori All Blacks

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Ireland captain Keith Earls says team learned from past mistakes and got the job done against Maori All Blacks

Ireland captain Keith Earls says team learned from past mistakes and got the job done against Maori All Blacks

Maori All Blacks co-captain TJ Perenara says Ireland punished them for not taking advantage of their opportunities

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Maori All Blacks co-captain TJ Perenara says Ireland punished them for not taking advantage of their opportunities

Maori All Blacks co-captain TJ Perenara says Ireland punished them for not taking advantage of their opportunities

How to follow the Summer Tour decision makers on Sky Sports

Every litmus test is live Sky Sports Action throughout Saturday as teams across the northern hemisphere all aim to replicate the success they achieved last weekend.

  • New Zealand v Ireland in Wellington – coverage from 7.30am (kick-off 8.05am)
  • Australia v England in Sydney – coverage from 10.15am (kick-off 10.55am)
  • South Africa vs Wales in Cape Town – coverage from 3:30 p.m. (kick-off 4:05 p.m.)
  • Argentina v Scotland in Santiago del Estero – coverage from 7:30 p.m. (kick-off 8:10 p.m.)

Catch all the action from the Summer Tours on Saturday, with live coverage on Sky Sports Action from 7.30am.


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