DUBLIN (Reuters) - New Zealand completed the first perfect year of the professional era when they came from 19 points down to beat Ireland 24-22 thanks to a stoppage-time try in a dramatic finale on Sunday.
On the verge of losing against the Irish for the first time in their rich history, Ryan Crotty's try and Aaron Cruden's conversion ensured the All Blacks became the first team to win all their matches in a calendar year since the game turned pro.
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