IRELAND MADE HISTORY at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday night, scoring their first-ever win over the All Blacks on home soil with a stunning display.
There were heroes all over the pitch as Jacob Stockdale scored a crucial try to propel Joe Schmidt’s charges to a 16-9 result.
The back row of Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier and CJ Stander were superb throughout, while Johnny Sexton kicked two penalties along with a conversion for Stockdale’s try.
Rob Kearney — who also impressed — looked to have scored a try as well but his effort was ruled out for a knock-on over the line.
The All Blacks were relentless in applying pressure late in the game, but Ireland held their nerve to clinch the victory.
Take a look at some of the best pictures from this historic occasion.
We did it lads!
Ireland's Cian Healy, Tadhg Furlong and Rory Best celebrate beating the All Blacks. Billy Stickland / INPHO
Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO
Smile for the cameras!
Bundee Aki with a smile on his face. Gary Carr / INPHO
Gary Carr / INPHO / INPHO
Victory is ours!
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Some of the Irish players at the final whistle. Billy Stickland / INPHO
Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO
The pivotal score!
Jacob Stockdale scores the only try of the night. Bryan Keane / INPHO
Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO
Drive on!
Bundee Aki driving forward for Ireland. Dan Sheridan / INPHO
Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO
Try Ireland!
Stockdale's face says it all after scoring that try. Gary Carr / INPHO
Gary Carr / INPHO / INPHO
Safe pair of hands!
Rob Kearney carrying the ball forward for Ireland. Dan Sheridan / INPHO
Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO
Splitting the posts!
Johnny Sexton kicking a penalty. Tommy Dickson / INPHO
Tommy Dickson / INPHO / INPHO
The calm before the storm!
The Ireland team arriving at the Aviva Stadium. Bryan Keane / INPHO
Bryan Keane / INPHO / INPHO
Not so fast!
Sean Cronin and Jack McGrath with Anton Lienert-Brown. Gary Carr / INPHO
Gary Carr / INPHO / INPHO
Taking it all in!
Joey Carbery celebrates winning with Keith Earls and his daughter Ellie May. Dan Sheridan / INPHO
Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO
Man of the match!
Peter O'Mahony receives his award after the game. Dan Sheridan / INPHO
Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO
The look of dejection!
The All Blacks players look on after the final whistle. Tommy Dickson / INPHO
Tommy Dickson / INPHO / INPHO
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In Pics: Joyous scenes in Dublin as Ireland make history against All Blacks
IRELAND MADE HISTORY at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday night, scoring their first-ever win over the All Blacks on home soil with a stunning display.
There were heroes all over the pitch as Jacob Stockdale scored a crucial try to propel Joe Schmidt’s charges to a 16-9 result.
The back row of Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier and CJ Stander were superb throughout, while Johnny Sexton kicked two penalties along with a conversion for Stockdale’s try.
Rob Kearney — who also impressed — looked to have scored a try as well but his effort was ruled out for a knock-on over the line.
The All Blacks were relentless in applying pressure late in the game, but Ireland held their nerve to clinch the victory.
Take a look at some of the best pictures from this historic occasion.
We did it lads!
Smile for the cameras!
Victory is ours!
The pivotal score!
Drive on!
Try Ireland!
Safe pair of hands!
Splitting the posts!
The calm before the storm!
Not so fast!
Taking it all in!
Man of the match!
The look of dejection!
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