Chicago’s Soldier Field is a special place for Irish rugby fans, and they will be dreaming of more memorable moments when they face New Zealand in the Windy City for the second time on Saturday.
In 2016, Ireland ended a 111-year wait for a win over the All Blacks with a 40-29 victory in Chicago.
Almost nine years to the day, the two sides will return to Soldier Field for the latest instalment of their rivalry.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the game.
What time is kick-off?
Ireland vs. New Zealand will kick-off at 3.10 p.m. local time [ET] in Chicago on Saturday.
That is 8.10 p.m. in Dublin and London or 9.10 a.m. on Sunday morning in Auckaland.
Where can I watch the game?
The match will be broadcast on TNT Sports and Discovery+ in the U.K and Virgin Media One in Ireland. It will be shown on Sky Sports in New Zealand.
Team news
Note: Lineups will appear here when they are announced.
What is at stake?
Ireland and New Zealand have developed one of the great modern rugby rivalries. Starting from that famous win in 2016, Ireland have won five of the last 10 Tests against the All Blacks. They also won their first series in New Zealand in 2022.
However, the All Blacks have won the two Tests that arguably matter most; the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals in 2019 and 2023.
New Zealand and coach Scott Robertson, will want to begin their northern tour on the front foot after Rugby Championship campaign that included two defeats to South Africa and one to Argentina.
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