Ireland and New Zealand are set to clash at Soldier Field in Chicago, promising one of the standout rugby tests of 2025.

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Ranked No. 3 and No. 2 in the world, Ireland and the All Blacks meet in a matchup that could play a key role in shaping the 2027 Rugby World Cup seedings.

As rugby’s presence continues to grow across the United States ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup, Chicago offers the ideal backdrop for two global giants to showcase the very best of the sport.

Here’s what to know before Ireland takes on New Zealand on Nov. 1:

Ireland vs. New Zealand Kickoff Time

Ireland vs. New Zealand kicks off at 4:10 p.m. ET / 8:10 p.m. Ireland / 9:10 a.m. (Nov. 2) NZ.

How To Watch Ireland vs. New Zealand

Ireland vs. New Zealand will be broadcast live on CNBC and Peacock in the United States. 

Ireland Rugby Lineup

1. Andrew Porter
2. Dan Sheehan
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. James Ryan
5. Tadhg Beirne
6. Ryan Baird
7. Josh van der Flier
8. Jack Conan
9. Jamison Gibson-Park
10. Jack Crowley
11. James Lowe
12. Stuart McCloskey
13. Garry Ringrose
14. Tommy O'Brien
15. Jamie Osborne

Substitutes: 16. Ronan Kelleher 17. Paddy McCarthy 18. Finlay Bealham 19. Iain Henderson 20. Caelan Doris 21. Craig Casey 22. Sam Prendergast 23. Bundee Aki

New Zealand Rugby Lineup

1. Ethan de Groot
2. Codie Taylor
3. Fletcher Newell
4. Scott Barrett
5. Fabian Holland
6. Simon Parker
7. Ardie Savea
8. Peter Lakai
9. Cam Roigard
10. Beauden Barrett
11. Caleb Clarke
12. Jordie Barrett
13. Quinn Tupaea
14. Leroy Carter
15. Will Jordan

Substitutes: 16. Samisoni Taukei'aho 17. Tamaiti Williams 18. Pasilio Tosi 19. Josh Lord 20. Wallace Sititi 21. Cortez Ratima 22. Leicester Fainga'anuku 23. Damian McKenzie

How To Watch South Africa Vs. Japan

Fans in the United States can stream South Africa vs. Japan live on FloRugby and the FloSports app, with full match replays and highlights available on demand.

Autumn Nations 2025 Schedule & Autumn Internationals 2025 Schedule

Saturday, Nov. 1

• 11:10 a.m. ET – England vs. Australia – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 12:10 p.m. ET – South Africa vs. Japan – Wembley Stadium (Autumn International)
• 1:40 p.m. ET – Scotland vs. USA – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
• 4:10 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. New Zealand – Soldier Field (Autumn International)

Saturday, Nov. 8

• 7 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. USA – Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)
• 7:40 a.m. ET – Ireland vs. Japan – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 10:10 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. New Zealand – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
• 12:40 p.m. ET – Italy vs. Australia – Bluenergy Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 12:40 p.m. ET – England vs. Fiji – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. South Africa – Stade de France (Autumn Nations)
• 10 a.m. ET – Colombia vs. Mexico – Estadio Cincuentenario (Autumn International)
• 10 a.m. ET – Romania vs. Canada – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
• 10 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Uruguay – Estádio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)

Sunday, Nov. 9

• 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs Argentina – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)

Saturday, Nov. 15

• 7 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. Canada – Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)
• 7:40 a.m. ET – Italy vs. South Africa – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 10 a.m. ET – Romania vs. USA – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
• 10:10 a.m. ET – England vs. New Zealand – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 12:40 p.m. ET – Wales vs. Japan – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. Fiji – Stade Matmut-Atlantique (Autumn Nations)
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. Australia – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 10 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Hong Kong China – Estádio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)

Sunday, Nov. 16

• 10:10 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. Argentina – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)

Saturday, Nov. 22

• 7 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. Japan – Mikheil Meskhi Stadium (Autumn International)
• 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs. New Zealand – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 11 a.m. ET – Spain vs. Fiji – Estadio Ciudad de Málaga (Autumn International)
• 12:40 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. South Africa – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Italy vs. Chile – Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Autumn Nations)
• 3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. Australia – Stade de France (Autumn Nations)
• 10 a.m. ET – Romania vs. Uruguay – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
• 11 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Canada – Estádio Municipal Cidade de Coimbra (Autumn International)

Sunday, Nov. 23

• 8:40 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. Tonga – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
• 11:10 a.m. ET – England vs. Argentina – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)

Saturday, Nov. 29

• 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs. South Africa – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)

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