Summary
New Zealand's rugby team won 40-0 against Ireland, securing the top spot in Pool C. Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored three tries for New Zealand, helping them dominate the match. With this victory, New Zealand advances to the quarter-finals and avenges a previous loss to Ireland.
Key Facts
- New Zealand defeated Ireland 40-0 in a rugby match.
- Braxton Sorensen-McGee, a teenage player, scored three tries for New Zealand.
- New Zealand secured first place in Pool C and advances to the quarter-finals.
- Stacey Waaka, Chryss Viliko, and Maia Joseph also scored tries for New Zealand.
- The match marked Ireland's first loss in the tournament.
- Ireland will play against the winner of the France vs. South Africa match.
- The victory allowed New Zealand to avenge a defeat by Ireland in a previous tournament.
