Ireland vs New Zealand: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds for today
Ireland and New Zealand tonight meet in a huge Autumn Nations Series clash in Dublin.
One of the biggest fixtures world rugby has to offer, the hosts will no doubt be looking for revenge against the All Blacks after they knocked Andy Farrell’s side out of the World Cup last year.
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The Irish responded well to that, winning the Six Nations earlier this year but are set to host a Kiwis side who beat England 24-22 in dramatic fashion last weekend.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Ireland vs New Zealand date, kick-off time and venue
The Autumn Nations Series Test between Ireland and New Zealand is scheduled for an 8.10pm GMT kick-off time tonight on Friday November 8 2024.
The Aviva Stadium in Dublin will host.
How to watch Ireland vs New Zealand
TV channel: TNT Sports announced in April that they had secured a deal to show this year’s Autumn Nations Series games live in the UK.
Coverage starts on TNT Sports 1 at 7pm GMT on Friday.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also watch the match live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: Follow all the action via Standard Sport’s dedicated live match blog.
Ireland vs New Zealand team news
Hugo Keenan is back in the Irish squad following his Olympic exploits earlier this summer. Back-row Peter O’Mahony has joined up with Farrell’s squad and both scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park and wing Mack Hansen return from injury.
New Zealand have been dealt a blow with both Beauden Barrett and hooker Codie Taylor ruled out of Friday’s game, though Brodie McAlister, Harry Plummer and Ruben Love have joined up with the squad.
Ireland vs New Zealand lineups
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
Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Tom O’Toole, Iain Henderson, Peter O’Mahony, Conor Murray, Ciaran Frawley, Jamie Osborne
New Zealand XV: Will Jordan; Mark Tele'a, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Caleb Clarke; Damien McKenzie, Cortez Ratima; Tamaita Williams, Asafo Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Scott Barrett, Tupou Vaa'i, Wallace Sititi, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea
Replacements: Gorge Bell, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Pasilo Tosi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Samipeni Finau, Cam Roigard, Anton Leinert-Brown, Stephen Perofeta
Ireland vs New Zealand head to head (h2h) history and results
Ireland wins: 5
Draws: 1
New Zealand wins: 30
Ireland vs New Zealand prediction
Ireland have given the All Blacks a bloody nose in recent meetings and will have taken heart by seeing England run them close last weekend.
Ireland to win.
Ireland vs New Zealand match odds
Ireland to win: 2/5
Draw: 20/1
New Zealand to win: 2/1
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.