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,

Three tries in the final 20 minutes helped a disjointed New Zealand to come from behind to beat Ireland 26-13 in Chicago on Saturday and exact revenge for their 2016 meeting in the city when they lost to the Irish for the first time.

Nine years after Ireland’s landmark success at Soldier Field, the All Blacks got their retribution with a hard-fought triumph

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

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

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.

New Zealand's All Blacks earned their Chicago revenge on Saturday with a 26-13 victory at Soldier Field after a highly controversial Tadhg Beirne 20-minute red card.

BBC Sport NI looks at the head-to-heads that could decide Ireland's Test match against New Zealand in Chicago's Soldier Field.