New Zealand vs Ireland rugby: Date, live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for mouth-watering Test match
IRELAND will be taking centre stage THIS WEEKEND when they take on New Zealand for the first time since 2012.
Andy Farrell instantly became Ireland’s good luck charm having led them to a first win over New Zealand in 111 years.
Maori All Blacks stopped Ireland in their tracks in the midweek fixture[/caption]And since the cracking encounter in 2016, Farrell’s side have beaten the All Blacks three out of the past five times as well earning the Triple Crown at the Six Nations earlier this year.
The Irish had been in such red-hot form that France were the only team to have beaten them this year.
But Maori All Blacks handed them a minor set-back despite going ahead in Hamilton.
What time does New Zealand vs Ireland kick off?
- New Zealand are scheduled to host Ireland on Saturday, July 2.
- The match between the two huge nations will kick off at 8:05am UK time – 7pm local time.
- Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand is the assigned arena for this eye-catching encounter which can hold around 50,000 fans.
- Ireland ran out 29-20 winners when the sides met back in November 2021.
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What TV channel is New Zealand vs Ireland on and can I live stream it?
- New Zealand vs Ireland will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Main Event.
- Pre-match coverage is scheduled to commence from 7:30am UK time – 35 minutes before kick-off.
- Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream ALL the action live via the Sky Sports website or Sky Go app.
Team news
New Zealand head coach Ian Foster has decided to present the opportunity for six uncapped players to make a name for themselves against Ireland.
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Prop Aidan Ross, back-rower Pita Gus Sowakula, scrum-half Folau Fakatava, fly-half Stephen Perofeta, centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and wing Leicester Fainga’anuku are all expected to make their full debuts.
However Joe Moody, Anton Lienert-Brown and Ethan Blackadder have all been ruled out with injuries whilst Damian McKenzie and Patrick Tuipulotu are currently ineligible for selection after having spells in Japan.
Ireland have problems of their own as Iain Henderson was struck with injury before Ireland had even kicked a ball.
But on the flip side, Tadhg Beirne has shaken off his knock and is expected to start alongside James Ryan for Saturday’s huge encounter.
Latest odds
- New Zealand to win 1/5
- Draw 25/1
- Ireland to win 7/2
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication