New Zealand vs. British & Irish Lions: Score, Reaction from 2017 1st Test Match

New Zealand came out on top in the first Test with the British & Irish Lions on Saturday as they won 30-15 at Eden Park in Auckland.

Codie Taylor and Sean O'Brien went over for each side in the first half, with the All Blacks going in 13-8 up at the break. 

Rieko Ioane grabbed a brace of tries in the second half to extend New Zealand's record to 38 consecutive wins at Eden Park, though Rhys Webb was able to grab a late consolation for the tourists.

The Lions almost scored after three minutes amid a positive start when Elliot Daly went over following a superb break by Jonathan Davies, but the try was disallowed as Israel Dagg was able to force him into touch.

New Zealand quickly established themselves in the contest, though, and Anthony Watson had to make a superb catch to deny Dagg a try after Beauden Barrett chipped the ball into the Lions' 22. Soon after, Barrett drew first blood with a straightforward penalty for offside.

The All Blacks grabbed the first try following a quick tap as they worked the ball across and Taylor went over on the right, per Sky Sports Rugby:

New Zealand star Cory Jane was impressed with his compatriots:

Indeed, the hosts dictated the tempo of the match while the visitors, unable to find a way through, frequently resorted to box kicks, which more often than not just gave possession straight back to the All Blacks.

Another penalty for Barrett restored New Zealand's 10-point lead after Owen Farrell struck, but the Lions came back with a sensational length-of-the-field try. 

Liam Williams led an outstanding break before offloading to Davies. He and Daly exchanged passes down the left before O'Brien got it over the line:

Rugby journalist Murray Kinsella was in awe:

The Lions flew out of the traps early in the second half, with Watson and Williams causing the All Blacks problems as they broke with pace, though Farrell should have gone for the points with a penalty rather than attempting for a try by going for the corner.

New Zealand extended their lead, however, after driving a scrum forward and a magnificent offload from Kieran Read allowed them to work it to Ioane on the left.

Another penalty from Barrett put the hosts 15 points ahead with less than 20 minutes remaining, and they put the contest to bed when Williams dropped a high ball and Ioane put on the afterburners to escape Daly and run the ball home:

Former Lions player Matt Dawson noted how much more clinical the hosts were than the visitors:

Webb grabbed a late consolation in the 81st minute when he drove over from close range.

The Lions have two more opportunities to beat the All Blacks in the remaining three matches of the tour, and there were some positives to take from the contest here, but New Zealand's class and ruthlessness shone through.

It will take a monumental effort to turn the series around.