The event is a source of pride for the Irish: the Shamrock XV has just beaten the famous All Blacks team for the first time in its history! The match, held on Saturday, November 5th in Chicago, was a real surprise! The Irish played brilliantly, winning with an astonishing score of 40 to 29!
The 62,300 fans in the stadium gave a huge ovation to the Ireland team on this historic victory. An exceptional match that showcases the full potential of the Shamrock XV, and above all, its tenacity. Although it took 111 years to finally beat the New Zealanders, the Irish are far from shy when it comes to celebrating their achievement! The entire country has been celebrating since Saturday!
As for the All Blacks, they showed great sportsmanship and admitted to “having missed the match.” A humble attitude!
