Ireland 13-26 New Zealand: rugby union Test – as it happened
: While New Zealand historically dominated the fixture, the last decade has seen a near-equal split in victories. Ireland famously won a Test series in New Zealand for the first time in 2022, though the All Blacks later exacted revenge by knocking Ireland out of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. Cricket: The "Only Test" in Belfast New Zealand v Ireland - Link 1
The rivalry between and Ireland has evolved into one of the most fiercely contested fixtures in international sport, particularly in rugby union and, more recently, on the cricket pitch. Rugby Union: The Nations Championship Clash Ireland 13-26 New Zealand: rugby union Test –
: This is a standalone Test match, representing a rare and significant opportunity for Ireland to face a premier cricketing nation like New Zealand in the longest format of the game. Rugby Union: The Nations Championship Clash : This
Beyond the rugby pitch, the two nations are scheduled for a historic cricket Test match from .