Ireland are set to take on New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago and the country previously devised an original reaction to the haka in 1989

Final 20 minutes revealed free-wheeling New Zealand capable of embracing new era and Green machine in need of a rebuild

Two international rugby powerhouses, Ireland and New Zealand, will meet once again at Soldier Field, nine years after playing their first match on American soil.

New Zealand starting XV: 15 Will Jordan, 14 Leroy Carter, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Cam Roigard, 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Fletcher Newell, 4 Scott Barrett (captain), 5 Fabian Holland, 6 Simon Parker, 7 Ardie Savea, 8 Peter Lakai.

Conor Murray has assessed Ireland's chances at the 2027 Rugby World Cup and he is more positive than most about the current's squad's prospects.

ROB Kearney and Jess Redden have welcomed their son Ross into the world – declaring “And then there were four, meet our little miracle”. The high-profile couple were already

Chicago was unsatisfactory, a mess at times and, worse, the All Blacks were not exactly great - There is Only One F in Foley

Nine years on from an historic success over the All Blacks, Ireland return to Chicago to take on New Zealand again. Then coached by Joe Schmidt, Ireland secured their first ever victory over the world champions at Soldier Field in 2016,

We may only still be in October, but a St Patrick’s Day vibe – tinged with black – has swept through Chicago this week.

Ireland take on New Zealand in their first autumn international of 2025. Get match details, betting tips, predictions and TV info for Saturday's match at Soldier Field, Chicago

SHANE LOWRY and wife Wendy were in Chicago to watch Ireland’s clash against New Zealand – and took in the game alongside a pair of recently retired legends. Andy Farrell’s men