The All Blacks paid for their arrogance on a magnificent day for test rugby, as Ireland's historic victory made many of us wish that we had somehow got to Chicago.

Kris Shannon looks at four areas All Blacks coach Steve Hansen will need to address following his side's shock defeat to Ireland.

While many locals found themselves swimming in a pool of misery after watching Ireland make history against the All Blacks in Chicago

In what was a brilliant game of rugby, it turned out that the classiest performances of the day in Chicago came after the final whistle.

COMMENT: As a former All Black, it's never easy analysing and talking about an All Black loss, but it's part of the game and it happens, albeit rarely.

With bedlam all around them, Kieran Read called his All Blacks in to a huddle on Soldier Field just after the fulltime whistle.

Sir Clive Woodward has taken another shot at the All Blacks after their 40-29 defeat to Ireland this morning.

Ireland played with heart, but they also played intelligently, and, crucially, with ambition.

Rugby's goliath has been slain but the world's media has not put the boot into Steve Hansen's All Blacks after their loss to Ireland in Chicago.

Chris Rattue rates the All Blacks and Irish players after this morning's epic 40-29 battle won by the men in green.

The Irish media has gone into meltdown after their national rugby team's history-breaking win over the All Blacks. Ireland's major

Irish captain Rory Best says Chicago's river needs to be dyed green to celebrate his team's historic victory over the All Blacks. Best

All Black and Irish fans endured 80-minutes of anguish together watching their teams wrestle with history in Chicago.

As the All Blacks lined up for their pre-game haka, the Irish formed their own honorary formation.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has copped today's streak-ending defeat against Ireland on the chin.

Herald rugby expert Wynne Gray is here to analyse and dissect Ireland's incredible win over the All Blacks. Fire your questions through by clicking 'comment'.

An All Black punter will be counting the cost of the loss to Ireland today as hard as any of the men in black.

Ireland played their hearts out for 80 minutes this time. Not 79. And this time they didn't feel the weight of history and buckle.

Soldier Field, Chicago, where the All Blacks are playing this morning, is a place where much has happened besides rugby.

One of the keys to the All Blacks' success this year is the way in which they have been able to continue to make good decisions and respond well to pressure.

He's sung for royals and some of the world's greatest dignitaries and to a crowd of 157,000 during The Police reunion tour - now music legend Sting wants to perform for the All Blacks.

Ireland skipper Rory Best insists Joe Schmidt's men treat the ceremonial war dance with full respect but as a "sideshow".

Of all the weeks in the past 108 years to show up in Chicago trying to promote their premium asset, New Zealand Rugby chose the one which saw the Cubs win.

All Blacks Jerome Kaino may have an extended career in the black jersey if he chooses to switch to lock, says captain Kieran Read.

Ahead of tomorrow's run at Soldier Field in Chicago, we propose five more stadiums the All Blacks should visit.

COMMENT: Before you call me heretic, hear me out: New Zealand rugby crowds are largely boring, writes Tony Veitch.

The Maori All Blacks won a predictable result in Chicago this afternoon, thumping the USA Eagles 54 points to 7.

The All Blacks soaked in all the excitement that comes with 5 million fans celebrating the end of a 108-year drought.

The World Rugby deputy made it clear that Owen Franks dodged a bullet escaping suspension for an alleged eye gouge.