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,

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Ireland are facing New Zealand in an Autumn Nations international in Chicago.

CHICAGO (WGN) – At Pioneer Court in downtown Chicago, a rugby-style takeover was in full effect. A week ahead of their game against Ireland at Soldier Field, the New Zealand All Blacks did some good will warm-ups ahead of the first ever Gallagher Cup.

Ireland took on New Zealand on Saturday evening with a lot of criticism directed towards the Soldier Field venue in Chicago

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

New Zealand will have the vastly experienced Beauden Barrett back at flyhalf as coach Scott Robertson named three changes to their starting side to take on Ireland at Soldier Field on Saturday.

A LEADING New Zealand media outlet has drawn the ire of Ireland supporters for an “arrogant” claim ahead of Saturday’s Chicago tussle. Nine years on from Ireland’s first