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Bundee Aki returns to the Ireland line-up for the latest meeting of the sides

Ireland v All Blacks: Six classic clashes

A look back at six of the most memorable Ireland-New Zealand clashes in the last 11 years as the face of the rivalry changed dramatically.

Rugby • 08 Nov 24

Ireland celebrate Caelan Doris' try when the teams last met in Dublin

All Blacks visit always special as Ireland expects

Even when New Zealand were routinely handing out hammerings to Irish sides over the last 30 years, the visit of the All Blacks to Dublin was special.

Rugby • 08 Nov 24

All Blacks visit always special as Ireland expects

Even when New Zealand were routinely handing out hammerings to Irish sides over the last 30 years, the visit of the All Blacks to Dublin was special.

Rugby • 07 Nov 24

Ireland gave up three penalties to the New Zealand scrum last year

Robertson: NZ see 'opportunities' in Furlong absence

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson says Tadhg Furlong's absence from Ireland's squad this week presents "some opportunities" for his side in Friday night's Test at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 06 Nov 24

Farrell confident Munster woes won't impact Crowley

Jack Crowley has "credit" in the bank, says Andy Farrell, who is confident that Munster's current troubles won't impact on the out-half's performance with Ireland.

Rugby • 07 Nov 24

Farrell confident Munster woes won't impact Crowley

Jack Crowley has "credit" in the bank, says Andy Farrell, who is confident that Munster's current troubles won't impact on the out-half's performance with Ireland.

Rugby • 06 Nov 24

Andy Farrell: 'That subject is in the past now'

Farrell: World Cup defeat to All Blacks 'in the past'

Ireland boss Andy Farrell admits that the visit of the All Blacks always adds extra excitement, but insists last year's World Cup defeat is "in the past now".

Rugby • 06 Nov 24

Furlong misses out as Kelleher passed fit for Ireland

Rónan Kelleher has been passed fit for Ireland, while Tadhg Furlong misses out on Friday's clash against New Zealand.

Rugby • 06 Nov 24

New Zealand were 28-24 winners when the sides last met at the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Ireland v New Zealand - All You Need to Know

Everything you need to know ahead of Ireland's Autumn Nations Series meeting with New Zealand on Friday night.

Rugby • 07 Nov 24

Ireland v New Zealand - All You Need to Know

Everything you need to know ahead of Ireland's Autumn Nations Series meeting with New Zealand on Friday night.

Rugby • 07 Nov 24

Ringrose will earn his 61st cap if selected on Friday

Ringrose 'all-in' ahead of rematch with All Blacks

It was eight years ago yesterday when Ireland made their breakthrough against the All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Rugby • 06 Nov 24

Jason Holland speaks to the media in UCD on Monday afternoon

Munster job not for Holland 'at this stage'

Former Munster centre Jason Holland, who had previously expressed an interest in returning to the province in a coaching capacity, has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant head coach position.

Rugby • 05 Nov 24

Kerevi defends Jones after claims he 'ruled by fear'

Australia centre Samu Kerevi has defended Eddie Jones after claims the coach ruled by fear during his seven-year spell in charge of England.

Rugby • 04 Nov 24

Ireland last hosted the All Blacks in 2021

All Blacks blockbuster kicks off exciting autumn run

Ireland's Autumn Nations Series kicks off with the visit of the All Blacks.

Rugby • 04 Nov 24

Joe McCarthy: 'What gets you here won't get you there'

'The beast keeps rolling on in rugby' - McCarthy

He's not the freshest face in the camp but Joe McCarthy won't be written off as an elder statesman just yet.

Rugby • 05 Nov 24

'The beast keeps rolling on in rugby' - McCarthy

He's not the freshest face in the camp but Joe McCarthy won't be written off as an elder statesman just yet.

Rugby • 04 Nov 24

All Blacks blockbuster kicks off exciting autumn run

Ireland's Autumn Nations Series kicks off with the visit of the All Blacks.

Rugby • 04 Nov 24

The pain of defeat in Paris in 2023 still lingers for the Ireland squad

All Blacks clash not a 'revenge' mission, says Keenan

Ireland are still hurting from their last meeting with New Zealand but won't bill Friday's game as a "revenge" mission, according to Hugo Keenan.

Rugby • 02 Nov 24

All Blacks clash not a 'revenge' mission, says Keenan

Ireland are still hurting from their last meeting with New Zealand but won't bill Friday's game as a "revenge" mission, according to Hugo Keenan.

Rugby • 01 Nov 24

Nando Parrado (c) following his trek out of the mountains

Andes crash survivor talk 'inspirational' for Ireland

The Irish rugby squad were given an "inspirational" speech by Nando Parrado, one of the Uruguayan rugby players who survived the 1972 Andes plane crash portrayed in the movie Alive.

Rugby • 01 Nov 24

Johnny Sexton (l) at Ireland training last year with Andy Farrell and Jack Crowley (r)

Sexton not limited to out-half tips in Ireland set-up

Johnny Sexton's remit in Ireland camp won't be limited to mentoring the out-halves, according to Simon Easterby.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24

Sexton not limited to out-half tips in Ireland set-up

Johnny Sexton's remit in Ireland camp won't be limited to mentoring the out-halves, according to Simon Easterby.

Rugby • 01 Nov 24

Beauden Barrett (l) and Jordie Barrett both start against England

All Blacks' Barrett brothers back for England clash

Beauden Barrett will start at out-half for New Zealand against England on Saturday, with his brothers Scott and Jordie also in the powerful-looking side named by coach Scott Robertson.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24

All Blacks Barrett brothers back for England clash

Beauden Barrett will start at out-half for New Zealand against England on Saturday, with his brothers Scott and Jordie also in the powerful-looking side named by coach Scott Robertson.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24

England face the haka before the 2019 World Cup semi-final

Marler says 'ridiculous' haka 'needs binning'

Joe Marler has called for the haka to be scrapped ahead of Saturday's clash with New Zealand as it emerged the veteran prop has left England camp for personal reasons.

Rugby • 31 Oct 24