History of rugby union matches between Ireland and New Zealand History of rugby union matches between Ireland and New Zealand The New Zealand All Blacks first played against Ireland in 1905, beating them 15–0 at Lansdowne Road, Dublin. The two teams have played a total of 31 Test matches, with the All Blacks winning 28 of them, and losing two. The draw was in 1973 where Ireland and New Zealand drew 10-10 with Ireland scoring 2 penalties and a try, to the All Blacks 2 tries and 1 conversion (A try was worth four points in 1973). During the 2012 Irish Tour of New Zealand, New Zealand won all three
Rugby union in Gibraltar Rugby union in Gibraltar Rugby union is a popular sport since its introduction by British military personnel in the 19th Century. The Gibraltar Rugby Football Union (GRFU) has existed since the 1980s when the border with Spain was opened. Rugby is played in Gibraltar under the auspices of the (GRFU), which exists for the development of the game on the Rock. In 2010 the GRFU appointed a Development Officer to promote the sport in middle schools and comprehensive schools. Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory, it has long had a rugby presence, and the game was probably introduced at some