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Ireland v New Zealand

Ireland v New Zealand

Date: Saturday 1st November 2025

Venue: Soldier Field, Chicago

Kick-off: 8:10pm (3:10pm local)

TV Coverage: Live on TNT Sports

Ireland will face New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday 1st November. This will be the first of four autumn internationals to be played by Ireland in 2025.

Ireland famously defeated New Zealand 40-29 at the same venue back in 2016. It was Ireland's first-ever victory over the All Blacks.

In their most recent encounter, Ireland were beaten 23-13 by the All Blacks during last year's autumn series.

Overall, Ireland and New Zealand have played each other on 38 occasions since their first meeting in 1905. The All Blacks have won 32 matches, whilst Ireland have won five matches. There has also been one draw between the two sides.

Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn International Tickets

Tickets for the Ireland v New Zealand autumn international at Soldier Field, Chicago are expected to go on general sale at 4pm on Friday 21st February.

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Ireland v New Zealand - Recent History

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.

New Zealand players celebrate a try against Ireland during 2022 summer Tests

Ireland hammered by ruthless New Zealand in Auckland

2nd July 2022

Ireland capitulated following a strong start and lost captain Johnny Sexton to injury as clinical New Zealand recorded an emphatic 42-19 first-Test victory in Auckland.

Venue Information - Soldier Field, Chicago

Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Stadium Capacity: 62,500