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The rivalry between and Ireland has evolved into one of the most fiercely contested fixtures in international sport, particularly in rugby union and, more recently, on the cricket pitch. Rugby Union: The Nations Championship Clash

: The match will be held at the Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont) in Belfast. New Zealand v Ireland - Link 1

: New Zealand has dominated the most recent encounters, winning 26-13 in Chicago in November 2025 and 23-13 in Dublin the year prior. The rivalry between and Ireland has evolved into

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Beyond the rugby pitch, the two nations are scheduled for a historic cricket Test match from .

: While New Zealand historically dominated the fixture, the last decade has seen a near-equal split in victories. Ireland famously won a Test series in New Zealand for the first time in 2022, though the All Blacks later exacted revenge by knocking Ireland out of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. Cricket: The "Only Test" in Belfast