: 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
: This is a standalone Test match, representing a rare and significant opportunity for Ireland to face a premier cricketing nation like New Zealand in the longest format of the game. New Zealand v Ireland - Link 1
Beyond the rugby pitch, the two nations are scheduled for a historic cricket Test match from . : While New Zealand historically dominated the fixture,
The next major rugby meeting is set for , as part of the inaugural Nations Championship . This high-stakes encounter will take place at Eden Park in Auckland, a venue where the All Blacks hold a legendary 52-match unbeaten streak dating back to 1994. Beyond the rugby pitch, the two nations are
: The match will be held at the Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont) in Belfast.