Ireland, All Blacks and New Zealand
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All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to his lineup for Saturday's test against Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago, retaining Quinn Tupaea at center after he starred in New Zealand's most-recent test against Australia.
Two international rugby powerhouses, Ireland and New Zealand, will meet once again at Soldier Field, nine years after playing their first match on American soil.
Ireland took on New Zealand on Saturday evening with a lot of criticism directed towards the Soldier Field venue in Chicago
Ireland 13 (Tadhg Furlong try; Jack Crowley conversion, 2 penalties). HT: 7-10 Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
Ryan Baird: Great lineout steal on 27 minutes as the All Blacks pressed followed by athletic pick and go. He carried well and was strong in the lineout. One of the better players in a poor outing. Rating: 8
The Gallagher Cup returns to Soldier Field in a historic rematch between Ireland and the New Zealand All Blacks.
The Gallagher Cup is a rematch of the 2016 showdown between the two world-renowned rugby clubs along the lakefront.