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Ministers Ross and Griffin congratulate Irish Rugby team on historic victory over All-Blacks
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, TD, and the Minister with responsibility for Sport, Mr. Brendan Griffin, TD, tonight congratulated the Irish Rugby team on a historic victory over New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.
Minister Ross said: “On behalf of the Irish people I am delighted to congratulate the Irish Rugby team on a historic first victory over New Zealand on home soil. The All-Blacks are the yardstick by which every team measures themselves and this victory tonight is a monumental triumph for Joe Schmidtand his team following on from a Six Nations Grand Slam success earlier this year and afirst Test Series win in Australia since 1979 in the summer. These are hugely exciting times for Irish Rugby and I would like to wish the management and team continued success next year in the Six Nations and especially in the World Cup in Japan.”
Minister Griffin added: "This team has performed with enormous credit over the last few years and have given us all many memorable moments to cherish but this victory tonight has to be up there with the best of them. It is a massively significant win for all concerned and I would like to congratulate Joe Schmidt, his coaching and backroom staff and all the players on this famous victory. You have been fantastic sporting ambassadors for Ireland and after this win tonight you have secured your permanent place in Irish sporting history."