Ireland crushed by rampant All Blacks

Nov 15 2008

Ireland were swatted aside with ease as New Zealand completed the second leg of their Grand Slam tour with a comfortable 22-3 victory.

Tries from Ma'a Nonu and Brad Thorn ensured Brian O'Driscoll's 50th Test as captain ended in crushing disappointment at a packed Croke Park.

A penalty try awarded when Tommy Bowe cynically palmed the ball out of bounds with Richie McCaw waiting to touch down set the All Blacks on their way.

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