Tadhg Beirne was shown a contentious early red card as Ireland 's quest to create more special memories in Chicago ended in an emphatic 26-13 loss to New Zealand.

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,

Ireland face New Zealand in what looks set to be another epic battle between the sides in Chicago. The action gets under way at 8.10pm, with the game being shown live on both Virgin Media 1 and TNT Sports 2.

Ireland 13 (Tadhg Furlong try; Jack Crowley conversion, 2 penalties). HT: 7-10 Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

Ryan Baird: Great lineout steal on 27 minutes as the All Blacks pressed followed by athletic pick and go. He carried well and was strong in the lineout. One of the better players in a poor outing. Rating: 8

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson recalls Beauden Barrett and Caleb Clarke for Saturday's Test against Ireland in Chicago.

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

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to his lineup for the test against Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago, retaining Quinn Tupaea at center after he starred in New

Dan Sheehan admits Ireland have ‘a lot to work on’ after defeat to New Zealand - Ardie Savea, Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard claimed the All Blacks’ tries in Chicago.