Ireland vs New Zealand: A Thrilling Rugby Showdown at Aviva Stadium
Two of rugby's biggest powerhouses are set to clash at Aviva Stadium this Friday evening, as Ireland and New Zealand face off in what promises to be an intense encounter. This highly anticipated match holds extra significance for Ireland, who are eager for revenge after their heartbreaking World Cup quarterfinal loss to the All Blacks in 2023.The All Blacks come into the game with momentum, having secured a dramatic victory over England in their last outing. Historically, New Zealand has had the upper hand over Ireland, but recent years have seen the Irish side challenge that dominance.
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This Friday’s battle marks the first meeting between these two rugby giants since their thrilling World Cup quarterfinal, where New Zealand triumphed 28-24 in a match widely regarded as the game of the tournament.
Since that narrow defeat, Ireland has been on an impressive upward trajectory. The Irish team claimed the 2024 Six Nations title, securing back-to-back championships. In addition, they fought hard in their summer Test series against South Africa, drawing 1-1 with the World Champions. Ireland’s resilience was evident when they bounced back from a 27-20 loss in Pretoria to clinch a 25-24 victory in the second Test, with Ciaran Frawley sealing the win with a last-minute drop-goal.
How to Watch Ireland vs New Zealand
TV Channel: TNT Sports 1 will provide live coverage starting at 7:00 PM GMT, leading into the match kick-off at 8:10 PM.Live Stream: TNT Sports subscribers can stream the match live via the Discovery+ app and website.
Match Information
- Kick-off Time: Friday, November 8, at 8:10 PM (GMT) at Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
- TV Channel: TNT Sports 1.
Team News
Ireland XV:- Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, James Lowe, Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson-Park
- Andrew Porter, Ronan Kelleher, Finlay Bealham, Joe McCarthy, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (captain).
- Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Tom O’Toole, Iain Henderson, Peter O’Mahony, Conor Murray, Ciaran Frawley, Jamie Osborne.
- Will Jordan, Mark Tele’a, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Damian McKenzie, Cortez Ratima
- Tamaiti Williams, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Scott Barrett (captain), Tupou Vaa’i, Wallace Sititi, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea.
- Replacements: George Bell, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Pasilio Tosi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Samipeni Finau, Cam Roigard, Anton Lienert-Brown, Stephen Perofeta.
