Ireland draw Maori series after Wellington win

Ireland continued their extraordinary turnaround on tour in New Zealand as they beat the Maori All Blacks 30-24 to level their two match series in Wellington.

The Maoris struck first, but Ireland dominated the remained of the first half with tries from Jordan Larmour and Nick Timoney to lead 17-5 at half-time.

Ciaran Frawley's penalty took Ireland 15 points clear but New Zealand struck twice, either side of a Gavin Coombes score, through a stunning Jordan Love score and penalty try to cut the gap to eight.

And although New Zealand crossed late through Brad Weber, Larmour's second had...

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