AUCKLAND: The “fast and fearless” style New Zealand rehearsed in their Nations Championship wins over France and Italy bore fruit Saturday against Ireland in a 40-21 victory that extended the All Blacks’ winning streak at Eden Park to 53 matches over 32 years. This was the toughest test of Dave Rennie’s young tenure as All Blacks head coach and he was vindicated in his efforts to establish a bold, ball-in-hand game in a six tries-to-three win.

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said on Thursday his side were "fortunate" to have "another shot" at what he called one of the great rugby challenges -- beating the All Blacks at Eden…

July 16 : New Zealand’s proud home record at Eden Park comes under threat from Ireland on Saturday in the third round of Nations Championship matches as the southern hemisphere…

Follow the action as the All Blacks host Ireland in the Nations Championship.

How the action unfolded as the All Blacks beat Ireland in Auckland.