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New Zealand v Ireland

Date: Saturday 18th July 2026

Kick-off: 8:10am (7:10pm local)

Referee: Nic Berry (Australia)

TV Coverage: Live on ITV (UK) and VMTV (ROI)

Ireland will take on New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday 18th July, during the third round of the 2026 Nations Championship.

In their most recent encounter, Ireland were beaten 26-13 by the All Blacks in Chicago during the 2025 Autumn Internationals.

Overall, Ireland and New Zealand have played each other on 39 occasions since their first meeting in 1905. The All Blacks have won 33 matches, whilst Ireland have won five matches. There has also been one draw between the two sides.

New Zealand v Ireland - Recent History

Caleb Clarke in action for New Zealand against Ireland during 2025 Autumn Internationals

New Zealand finish strongly to beat Ireland in Chicago

1st November 2025

Tadhg Beirne was shown a contentious early red card as Ireland’s quest to create more special memories in Chicago ended in an emphatic 26-13 loss to New Zealand.

Will Jordan celebrates a try for New Zealand against Ireland in 2024 autumn internationals

New Zealand end Ireland's winning run in Dublin

8th November 2024

Ireland suffered further disappointment at the hands of New Zealand as their 19-match winning streak in Dublin was ended by a 23-13 defeat.

Ireland players look dejected after losing to All Blacks in 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter final

New Zealand end Ireland's World Cup dreams as quarter-final curse continues

14th October 2023

Ireland’s World Cup dream was crushed as their quarter-final curse continued with a heartbreaking 28-24 defeat to New Zealand in Paris.

Ireland and New Zealand battle for the ball

Ireland pull off stunning series win over the All Blacks in New Zealand

16th July 2022

Ireland battled to a landmark series win in New Zealand after holding off a second-half fightback to secure a stunning 32-22 success from an epic encounter in Wellington.

Andrew Porter scores a try for Ireland against New Zealand in second Test of 2022 summer tour

Two-try Andrew Porter helps Ireland to historic victory in New Zealand

9th July 2022

Ireland claimed a historic first win away to New Zealand to force a series decider following a breathless Dunedin encounter packed with drama.

Venue Information - Eden Park, Auckland

Eden Park, 42 Reimers Avenue, Mount Eden, Auckland 1024, New Zealand

Stadium Capacity: 60,000