The two sides will meet again in Chicago nine years after Ireland’s historic win
Ireland will face New Zealand at Soldier Field, Chicago, on November 1, 2025, marking the first game of Ireland's 2025 Autumn Nations Series. This match will take place nine years after Ireland's historic 40-29 victory at the same venue in 2016, which ended New Zealand's 18-match winning streak. Ireland's 2016 win, under Joe Schmidt, was a landmark moment in Irish rugby, with the team lining out in the shape of a number eight to honor Anthony Foley. The 2025 game will be followed by fixtures against Japan, Australia, and South Africa. Tickets for the New Zealand match will be available via Ticketmaster, with a presale starting on Thursday at 4pm.
