What channel, what time and what are the teams? - Everything you need to know about Ireland vs All Blacks in Chicago
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt is hard to believe that Ireland haven't taken on the mighty All Blacks since the haunting last second loss in 2013 during the infancy of Joe Schmidt's tenure.
Head-To-Head: Ireland v New Zealand
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsA statistical preview of Saturday's Test match between Ireland and World champions New Zealand in Chicago (kick-off 3pm local time/8pm Irish time).
Irish Rugby TV: Ireland Captain's Run Press Conference
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsAfter a light run-out on the Soldier Field pitch yesterday, Ireland captain Rory Best and scrum coach Greg Feek spoke to the media ahead of the international season opener against the All Blacks in Chicago.
All Blacks put target on Sexton's back
1 decade ago by Rugby 365IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand captain Kieran Read says the All Blacks will target Ireland halfbacks Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton when the two nations battle it out at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday.
Maori rout US Eagles
1 decade ago by Rugby 365MATCH REPORT: New Zealand's Maori team cruised past the United States Eagles 54-7 to open their three-match tour of North America and Europe with a comfortable victory.
Maori ABs beat US in Chicago rugby clash
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWinger James Lowe and back-rower Akira Ioane have both scored two tries as the All Blacks Maori rugby team beat the US 54-7 in Chicago. Lowe scored twice in the first half and Ioane touched down once in...
‘We certainly don’t want to be the first team to lose to Ireland’
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentCan Ireland be regarded a serious force in rugby if they've never beaten the best? Why, in 27 of the 28 meetings between the sides, have the All Blacks come out on the right side of the result?
Chicago hope for Ireland
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRory Best believes his Ireland side can create history in Chicago tonight by beating the All Blacks for the first time. Ireland trained at Soldier Field yesterday morning and have no injury worries going...
New Zealander Payne 'won't get too carried away' in reunion with old pals
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThis has got to be one of the stranger days in the life of Jared Payne. At the age of 31, the New Zealander will face the All Blacks for the first time, going up against friends and former team-mates on...
Tony Ward: We are Irish, we are special and we can overcome the greatest team in history
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentToday Ireland take on New Zealand for only the second time on neutral territory - the Chicago showdown will, I suspect, lead to many more coffer-filling 'friendlies' of this nature.
