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Ireland face off against All Blacks in Rugby World Cup Quarter Final on Sat 14th October 2023 at Stade de France. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 08:00 NZST in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.
All Blacks won the last encounter but All Blacks are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the rankings with All Blacks in position 2 and Ireland in position 4, underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Ireland vs All Blacks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Sign up for freeThe first Ireland vs New Zealand game took place all the way back in 1905. The clash took place at Lansdowne Road, Dublin and New Zealand ran out 15-0 winners.
Yes. Ireland and New Zealand have clashed twice before at the Rugby World Cup. Back in 1995, New Zealand defeated Ireland 43-19 during the pool stage. Following this, the All Blacks defeated Ireland 46-14 in the quarter-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Yes. Ireland have played New Zealand 36 times since 1905. New Zealand have won 30 of these meetings, while Ireland have won five and one has ended in a draw. Interestingly though, Ireland have won three of the last five meetings between the two sides. In fact, all five of Ireland’s wins have come since 2016.
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The New Zealand supporters go wild as Jordie Barrett successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Codie Taylor (New Zealand) is shown a yellow card
The touch judges raise their flags as Jordie Barrett kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by New Zealand results in a try for Will Jordan.
Johnny Sexton does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pick and go results in a try for Ireland as Jamison Gibson-Park goes over.
Aaron Smith (New Zealand) is shown a yellow card
Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Ardie Savea.
Johnny Sexton makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Brilliant skill shown there by Bundee Aki as they go over the white wash for a try.
Johnny Sexton adds the points for Ireland.
Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Leicester Fainga'anuku
Jordie Barrett makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Richie Mo'unga kicks the penalty.