Ireland and New Zealand to Face Off in Chicago Rematch This November

The 2025 Autumn Nations Series kicks off with a highly anticipated Ireland-New Zealand clash at Soldier Field, revisiting the site of Ireland's historic 2016 victory.

Ireland and New Zealand will meet at Soldier Field, Chicago, on November 1, 2025, in the opening match of the Autumn Nations Series.
The venue holds historical significance as the site of Ireland's first-ever victory over the All Blacks in 2016, ending a 111-year winless streak against the team.
Since that historic match, the two teams have developed a fierce rivalry, with each side winning five of their last ten encounters, including New Zealand’s 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal victory.
The match is part of a broader effort to grow rugby's popularity in the U.S., which is set to host the 2031 Men's and 2033 Women's Rugby World Cups.
The Autumn Nations Series will also feature major matchups, including England facing New Zealand at Twickenham and South Africa taking on France in a rematch of their 2023 World Cup quarterfinal clash.