Maori All Blacks 32-17 Ireland XV
Ireland's tour of New Zealand got off to a poor start as they were convincingly beaten against the Maori All Blacks in Waikato.
Ireland led on the 20 minute mark after the two sides exchanged penalties before skipper Bundee Aki crashed over to cancel out Zarn Sullivan's opener.
But after nudging in front off the tee, the Maori All Blacks scored three tries in the final twelve minutes of the first half to stun the visitors which effectively sealed victory.
Ireland were much the better side in the second half, and Gavin Coombes crossed, but it was a mere consola...