US President Joe Biden has made amends for his All Blacks-related slip while on tour in Ireland.
Referring to Ireland's famous maiden win in Chicago in 2016, Biden mistakenly called the All Blacks the 'Black and Tans' - a pro-British police force in the Irish War of Independence renowned for brutality and violence.
"This was given to me by one of these guys right here," said Biden, acknowledging former Ireland fullback Rob Kearney, who shared the stage with him. "He was a hell of a rugby player.
"He beat the Black and Tans, my god… I've still got the tie. I wear it with great pride."
During his parliamentary address on Friday (NZ time), Biden made particular mention of the rugby ball gifted to him by the Ireland team from their win over the All Blacks in 2021.
"I always have a little bit of Ireland close by, even when I am in Washington," he said.
"In the Oval Office I have the rugby ball signed by the Irish rugby team, the ball the team played with when they beat the All Blacks in Dublin in 2021."
Upon mention of the All Blacks, Biden paused as a cheer rang through parliament, pumping his fist in mock celebration.
Biden also referenced his own experiences as a rugby player, claiming rugby is a much safer sport than his country's beloved American football.
"I'd rather have my kids playing rugby than American football for health reasons," he explained. "You just don't get hit in the head as much."