How to Watch Ireland vs. New Zealand: TV Channel & Time

Then, under Joe Schmidt's coaching, Ireland secured their first victory over the world champions at Soldier Field in 2016, ushering in a new era of competition in a rivalry previously dominated by the Southern Hemisphere giants.

However, following their Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory in Dublin last November, New Zealand has won the last two meetings between the two teams.

With a special atmosphere in Chicago, could more drama be in store?

Here's everything you need to know.

When is Ireland vs. New Zealand?

Ireland vs. New Zealand is due to kick off at 8.10pm GMT on Saturday, 1 November, at Soldier Field in Chicago.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2, with coverage on the channel from 7.45pm GMT. A live stream will be available via Discovery+. ,

Team news

Regular captain Caelan Doris makes his return from injury from the bench for Ireland, with the No. 8 set to play his first minutes of the season after missing the British and Irish Lions tour following shoulder surgery. Dan Sheehan skips the side in his stead.

With Bundee Aki also given a bench role, Stuart McCloskey lines up in midfield outside of Jack Crowley, who is preferred to Sam Prendergast at fly half. Prop Paddy McCarthy, the younger brother of absent lock Joe, is set to debut as a replacement.

A fit-again Beauden Barrett takes over from Damian McKenzie at fly half for New Zealand after missing the last game of the Rugby Championship with a shoulder problem. Caleb Clarke is also back among things on the wing, with Leicester Fainga’anuku dropped to the bench.

Lineups

Ireland XV: 1 Andrew Porter, 2 Dan Sheehan (capt.), 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.

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

New Zealand XV: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Fletcher Newell, 4 Scott Barrett (capt.), 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.

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