All Blacks defeat 14-man Ireland to start Grand Slam tour

The New Zealand All Blacks secured a 26-13 victory over a 14-man Ireland team at Soldier Field, Chicago, marking a strong start to their Autumn Nations Series Grand Slam tour. Ireland was reduced to 14 players early on due to a red card for Tadgh Beirne, but still managed to lead 10-0 initially before New Zealand fought back with tries from key players including Ardie Savea and Cam Roigard. Despite a tough and scrappy game with many stoppages, the All Blacks' young players impressed head coach Scott Robertson with their fearless execution. This win serves as redemption for New Zealand after their historic 2016 loss to Ireland at the same venue and is part of their broader effort to replicate their 2010 Grand Slam of Britain and Ireland. The All Blacks remain a globally dominant rugby force with a rich history, though recent years have seen increased competition from teams like South Africa and Ireland. Ireland continues to present a strong challenge, highlighted by evenly matched recent encounters and significant milestones like their 2016 victory in Chicago ending a 111-year All Blacks winning streak against them.