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Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Ireland take a 22-3 lead over NZ into halftime. Ireland got off to a dream start with a try just four minutes in to lead 5-0. NZ then missed a shot at goal, but got on the board with a successful penalty after 23 minutes to trail 5-3. Ireland responded with a try just before the half hour mark and added a penalty shortly after to open up a 15-3 lead. Ireland crossed for try number three just before halftime to take a commanding 19 point advantage into the break.

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Lowe puts it into touch and hat will be halftime

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Throw not straight at the lineout, scrum Ireland

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Beauden Barrett sets up the lineout

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Holding on and NZ win a penalty at the breakdown as the siren sounds

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Stolen by Ireland

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Out to Jordan on the right

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Lost and Ireland toe it ahead to touch

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

Box kick from Gibson-Park, Beauden Barrett runs it back and finds Havili on the switch over halfway

Ultimate Rugby Jul 7

19 point ball game as Beauden Barrett restarts onto Aki