Chicago’s Soldier Field is a special place for Irish rugby fans and they will be dreaming of even more memorable moments when they face New Zealand for the second time in the Windy City on Saturday.
In 2016, Ireland ended their 111-year wait for a win against the All Blacks with a 40-29 victory in Chicago.
Almost nine years later, the two return to Soldier Field for the latest installment of their rivalry.
Here’s everything you need to know before the game.
What time is kickoff?
Ireland vs. New Zealand will kick off at 3:10pm local time (ET) on Saturday in Chicago.
This is 8.10pm in Dublin and London and 9.10am on Sunday in Auckland.
Where can I watch the match?
The match will be broadcast on TNT Sports and Discovery+ in the UK and Virgin Media One in Ireland. It will be shown on Sky Sports in New Zealand.
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What’s the problem?
Ireland and New Zealand have had one of the great modern rugby rivalries. Since that famous victory in 2016, Ireland have won five of the last 10 Tests against the All Blacks. He also won his first series in New Zealand in 2022.
However, the All Blacks won perhaps the two most important tests. Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in 2019 and 2023.
New Zealand and coach Scott Robertson will be keen to start their trip north first after a Rugby Championship season that saw them lose twice to South Africa and once to Argentina.
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