New Zealand Avenges Loss with Comeback Win Over Ireland in Chicago

New Zealand staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Ireland 26-13 in a rugby match in Chicago, avenging their 2016 loss to the same opponent in the city. Despite playing with a man down early due to Tadhg Beirne's red card, Ireland led 10-7 at halftime, capitalizing on a try from Tadhg Furlong. However, New Zealand, initially disjointed and hampered by injuries, rallied in the final 20 minutes with crucial tries from Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi, and Cam Roigard to secure victory. The game was described as scrappy and lacked fluidity, reflecting both teams' recent struggles, including New Zealand's heavy defeat by South Africa. Ireland's early control failed to translate into a sufficient scoreboard advantage, and their cohesion appeared tested as the match progressed. Both teams now focus on refining strategies ahead of upcoming challenging fixtures.