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All Blacks Defeat Ireland 26-13 At Soldier Field After Early Red-Card Drama

All Blacks Defeat Ireland 26-13 At Soldier Field After Early Red-Card Drama

A red card set the tone early, but New Zealand surged late to beat Ireland 26-13 in Chicago, claiming the Gallagher Cup with a dominant second half.

Nov 1, 2025 by R. R. Ellis
Rugby Today: Autumn Nations Series RD 1 Recap

New Zealand powered past Ireland 26-13 in front of a sold-out crowd at Chicago's Soldier Field in a clash that lived up to its heavyweight billing.

Ireland struck first through a Jack Crowley penalty and a bulldozing Tadhg Furlong try, even after Tadhg Beirne was sent off early. 

The Irish led 10-7 at halftime, showing defiance and discipline, despite being down a man.

However, the second half was dominated by the All Blacks. 

Tamaiti Williams crashed over to give New Zealand the lead, Wallace Sititi added another with a slick move set up by Beauden Barrett and Cam Roigard sealed it late from a scrum. 

Ireland’s momentum faded as New Zealand’s depth and pace took control.

The result delivers the Gallagher Cup to the All Blacks and reinforces their No. 2 world ranking, while Ireland leaves Chicago with pride, and a reminder of how small the margins remain between rugby’s true elite.

Recap the game below as it happened.

End Of Game: New Zealand Wins

Final: New Zealand 26, Ireland 13

After a controversial red card marred the opening moments of the game, sending Tadhg Beirne off, Ireland bounced back to take a 10-7 lead into halftime on the back of a Tadhg Furlong try.

However, after an early Jack Crowley penalty goal following the break, it was all New Zealand, which went on to score 19 unanswered points.

Tamaiti Williams, Wallace Sititi and Cam Roigard all crossed in the second half to secure the All Blacks’ Gallagher Cup win at Soldier Field in Chicago.

NZ Tacks On Score - 77'

New Zealand 26, Ireland 13

Cam Roigard slips through after a scrum and scores with some trickery. 

New Zealand adds another score in the 77th minute. 

Barrett misses the conversion. 

All Blacks Gaining Momentum - 73'

New Zealand 21, Ireland 13

Looks like the New Zealand All Blacks have turned a corner in this game, as they've begun playing on the front foot. 

Another score might put this game away with only seven minutes to go. 

New Zealand Scores! - 66'

New Zealand 21, Ireland 13

The All Blacks score after Beauden Barrett finds Damian McKenzie, who finds the young Sititi, who takes it over the line. 

All Blacks are responding in a big way. 

Ireland Pushing - 63'

New Zealand 14, Ireland 13

Ireland nearly scores, but Tommy O'Brien is unable to grab the ball out of the air, resulting in a knock-on. 

All Blacks scrum at their own 5m line. 

All Blacks Score! - 61'

New Zealand 14, Ireland 13

Tamaiti Williams scores after a restart. Lots of extra talk and shoving after the score. 

These teams do not like each other. 

All Blacks take the lead after 60 minutes of play. 

Bundee Aki Comes On - 58'

Ireland 13, New Zealand 7

A huge roar from the crowd as the much-loved Bundee Aki comes on for Ireland. 

Crowley Makes PG - 51'

Ireland 13, New Zealand 7

Another penalty handed to Ireland goes through the uprights. 

Crowley makes good after the miss. 

The Irish hold a six-point lead. 

Crowley Misses PG - 47'

Ireland 10, New Zealand 7

Jack Crowley misses a chance to add three more points to Ireland's total. 

Second Half Begins - 40'

Ireland 10, New Zealand 7

All Blacks kick off to Ireland to start the second half at Soldier Field is underway. 

Halftime At Soldier Field

Ireland 10, New Zealand 7

Ireland heads into the locker room with a thin lead over New Zealand. 

It has been a wild first half, with a few HIAs, a red card, some scuffles and tries from Ardie Savea and Tadgh Furlong. 

Lots of talk about the red card on Ireland. 

All Blacks Respond! - 20'

Ireland 10, New Zealand 7

Will Jordan with the linebreak and offload, as the ball eventually makes it to the right wing, where Ardie Savea scores. 

Quick New Zealand response after a fantastic try from the Irish. 

Ireland Scores! - 16'

Ireland 10, New Zealand 0

Big man Tadhg Furlong takes it across the line, and Ireland scores a short-handed try. 

Huge response after the red card. 

NZ Stalling - 14'

Ireland 3, New Zealand 0

Each time the All Blacks offense gets going with a linebreak, they misread a pass or make a mistake. 

No team has really gotten going yet, with the exception of Ireland's penalty goal. 

But with the man-advantage, NZ has not quite played on the front foot. 

Tadhg Beirne Upgraded To Red Card 👀 - 9'

Ireland 3, New Zealand 0

Tadhg Beirne is sent off permanently after review, the yellow card was upgraded to a red card. 

Beirne can be replaced after 20 minutes. 


Crowley Scores Penalty Goal - 6'

Ireland 3, New Zealand 0

Jack Crowley notches the PG from long-distance to put the first points on the board. 

Tadhg Beirne Shown Yellow Card 🟨 - 2'

Ireland 0, New Zealand 0

Beirne is sent to the sin bin for 10 minutes for a high tackle.

Ireland is very quickly down to 14 men. 

Scott Barrett Injured - 2'

Ireland 0, New Zealand 0

Scott Barrett has been replaced by Josh Lord. 

Massive loss for the All Blacks. 

Game Begins - 0' 

Ireland 0, New Zealand 0

Haka is done (led by Codie Taylor) and the crowd is feeling it. 

Ireland kicks off to New Zealand All Blacks, and we are underway at Soldier Field. 

Ireland vs. All Blacks Chicago 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.

Where To Watch Ireland vs. New Zealand

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

See other countries below. 

NZ Rugby At Soldier Field

Ireland In The House

Andy Farrell Speaks Before Match

Ireland Rugby Squad

  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 Squad

  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

Ireland Rugby Fixtures 2025

  • Saturday, Nov. 1 – 4:10 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. New Zealand – Soldier Field
  • Saturday, Nov. 8 – 7:40 a.m. ET – Ireland vs. Japan – Aviva Stadium
  • Saturday, Nov. 15 – 4:10 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. Australia – Aviva Stadium
  • Saturday, Nov. 22 – 12:40 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. South Africa – Aviva Stadium

New Zealand All Blacks Fixtures 2025

  • Saturday, Nov. 1 – 4:10 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. New Zealand – Soldier Field
  • Saturday, Nov. 8 – 10:10 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. New Zealand – Murrayfield Stadium
  • Saturday, Nov. 15 – 10:10 a.m. ET – England vs. New Zealand – Twickenham Stadium
  • Saturday, Nov. 22 – 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs. New Zealand – Principality Stadium

Ireland vs. New Zealand TV Channel

The Ireland vs. New Zealand international test match at Soldier Field in Chicago will be broadcast across multiple networks worldwide. 

Fans can stream or watch live coverage through the following channels:

  • USA: CNBC / Peacock
  • UK: TNT Sports (Discovery +)
  • Ireland: Virgin Media Television
  • South Africa: SuperSport Rugby
  • New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ / Sky Go / Sky Sport Now
  • Australia: Stan Sport

Ireland vs. New Zealand Rugby Results

Here are the last 10 rugby match results between Ireland and New Zealand:

  • Nov 8, 2024 – New Zealand 23–13 Ireland – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
  • Oct 14, 2023 – New Zealand 28–24 Ireland – Stade de France, Saint-Denis
  • Jul 16, 2022 – Ireland 32–22 New Zealand – Wellington
  • Jul 9, 2022 – Ireland 23–12 New Zealand – Dunedin
  • Jul 2, 2022 – New Zealand 42–19 Ireland – Auckland
  • Nov 13, 2021 – Ireland 29–20 New Zealand – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
  • Oct 19, 2019 – New Zealand 46–14 Ireland – Tokyo Stadium, Chōfu
  • Nov 17, 2018 – Ireland 16–9 New Zealand – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
  • Nov 19, 2016 – New Zealand 21–9 Ireland – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
  • Nov 5, 2016 – Ireland 40–29 New Zealand – Soldier Field, Chicago

World Rugby Rankings

  1. 🇿🇦 South Africa – 92.20
  2. 🇳🇿 New Zealand – 90.02
  3. 🇮🇪 Ireland – 89.83
  4. 🇫🇷 France – 87.82
  5. 🏴 England – 87.64
  6. 🇦🇷 Argentina – 83.82
  7. 🇦🇺 Australia – 83.30
  8. 🏴 Scotland – 81.57
  9. 🇫🇯 Fiji – 81.16
  10. 🇮🇹 Italy – 77.77

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)

Where Is Ireland vs. New Zealand Being Played

The Autumn Internationals match between Ireland and New Zealand All Blacks is being played at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Soldier Field Capacity

The capacity at Soldier Field is approximately 63,500 seats.

What Time Is The Ireland Rugby Match Today?

Ireland takes on New Zealand at Soldier Field today, with the game beginning at 4:10 p.m. ET / 8:10 p.m. Ireland / 9:10 a.m. (Nov. 2) NZ.

What Channel Is The Ireland Rugby Match On Today?

  • USA: CNBC / Peacock
  • UK: TNT Sports (Discovery +)
  • Ireland: Virgin Media Television
  • South Africa: SuperSport Rugby
  • New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ / Sky Go / Sky Sport Now
  • Australia: Stan Sport

Ireland vs. All Blacks Chicago

Follow along for live updates and scores, as Ireland and New Zealand clash at Soldier Field. 

Ireland vs. New Zealand Score

Ireland will take on New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago on Nov. 1. Follow along for live updates. 

When Did Ireland Last Beat The All Blacks?

Ireland’s most recent victory over New Zealand came on July 9, 2022, during a landmark summer tour. 

The win in Wellington sealed a historic 2-1 series triumph, Ireland’s first on New Zealand soil and one of the defining moments of the Andy Farrell era.

European Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby

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How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby

Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to: 

FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays. 

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