The No. 1 team in the world faces the No. 3 as Ireland Rugby welcomes the New Zealand All Blacks to Dublin for a match in the 2024 Autumn Nations Series at 3:10 p.m. on Nov. 8. 

The match between the two nations is the first since the All Blacks stunned Ireland in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. The All Blacks beat the Irish 28-24, preventing Ireland from reaching their first Rugby World Cup semifinal ever in a year where they beat South Africa in pool play and were ranked No. 1 in the world. 

But that was more than a year ago and Ireland has climbed back to the No. 1 spot in the World Rugby rankings, narrowly leading the rankings over the Springboks, who face England at 3:10 p.m. on Nov. 9. 

Can Ireland, captained by FloRugby’s No.2-ranked player in the world, Caelan Doris of Leinster Rugby, exact revenge on the All Blacks, led by the No. 5-ranked player from Moana Pasifika in Ardie Savea.

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Penalty New Zealand!

Ireland looked for all money to be building something special there but once again it is Ardie Savea who stands up tall and wins the penalty. 

TRY! New Zealand! Min 68.

Will Jordan continue his marvellous record against Ireland with yet another try? The All Blacks fullback has scored a try every time he has faced the men in green. McKenzie misses the conversion IRE 13 NZL 23.

Penalty New Zealand! Min 64.

Ireland are really getting on the wrong side of the match officials here, this time it is Henderson with a high shot on McKenzie who slots the penalty. IRE 13 – NZL 18.

Penalty New Zealand!

The boos rain down around the Aviva Stadium as Ireland got a big shove on at scrum time and looked set to win the penalty before referee Nic Berry changed his mind. McKenzie slots it and New Zealand lead once again. IRE 13 – NZL 15.

Replacement Ireland!

That was nasty! Ireland’s Tom O’Toole lasts just two minutes on the pitch before departing for a HIA (Head Injury Assessment). Finlay Bealham returns to the action. Hopefully, O’Toole will be ok, but that did not look great.

Penalty New Zealand!

Ireland are penalised a breakdown infringement and McKenzie misses the shot at goal as Ireland make a quadruple substitution with Ciaran Frawley, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring and Tom O’Toole coming on. Jack Crowley who has had a mixed day will be frustrated to depart with his last act being a needless knock on.

Knock-On New Zealand

Ireland win a midfield scrum as Jordie Barrett returns to action as too does Cam Roigard who replaces Cortez Ratima at scrumhalf.

Penalty New Zealand! Min 48.

The All Blacks once again come through with some fortune as Ireland turns the ball over and looks to break before Ardie Savea pulls off a world-class penalty! McKenzie slots the penalty despite the ball falling off the kicking tee. IRE 13 – NZL 12.

Penalty New Zealand!

Jeez, that was a narrow escape for the All Blacks as Will Jordan goes quickly at the line-out to Damian McKenzie, who gets caught by the Irish defence before offloading to Jordan, who is smashed by James Lowe, and Ireland comes piling in! New Zealand won a penalty, but that was a risky moment for the All Blacks. 

TRY! Ireland! Josh van der Flier! Min 42.

That’s more like it from the green machine! Clearly, the message at half-time was to straighten up and run at the All Blacks! Ireland does just that, and van der Flier claims the first try of the match. Crowley’s conversion is good, and Ireland leads! IRE 13 – NZL9.

5m Scrum Ireland!

The All Blacks do a sterling job of halting the Irish maul and turning the ball over, but Same Cane is then dragged back over his line by Joe McCarthy and friends to win Ireland a big-time scrum. This is the biggest moment of the match thus far.

Second Half!

Ireland starts off perfectly with an immediate penalty as the All Blacks seal off the ruck, and Ireland goes for the corner. Word comes through that Barrett’s yellow card will remain just that and he will be back in ten minutes. 

Half-Time Report

What a truly intriguing first half; on one hand, the All Blacks have looked dangerous but have not quite found the magic formula to break through. Ireland, on the flipside, has defended ferociously, albeit they have conceded several penalties they would not normally leak. In attack the home side have had very limited opportunities but have got over the gainline only to squander the final ball. We are set up for a grand stand finish in this one folks as the latest chapter in this fascinating rivalry is far from written.

Penalty Ireland!

That’s more like it from the home side, who barge over the gainline through Bundee Aki as the All Blacks defence parts like the Red Sea. The Kiwis scramble well but Jordie Barrett puts in a high shot on Garry Ringrose and is heading to the sin-bin. Ireland will have a man advantage for the next ten minutes as Jack Crowley slots the penalty. IRE 6 – NZL 9 and that is half time folks!

Penalty New Zealand!

Ireland continue to concede unnecessary penalties and McKenzie once again is pinpoint from the kicking tee. IRE 3 – NZL 9.

Penalty New Zealand! Min 37.

Ireland have been immensely sloppy with the little possession they’ve had, making unforced errors and letting the All Blacks off the hook. On the converse, the All Blacks have looked lethal when they’ve had the ball and look likely to shred through the Irish defence at a moments notice.

Penalty Ireland!

Ireland gets a rare piece of possession and capitalises as Jack Crowley finds a beautiful touch just outside the All Blacks’ 5m line. All of the pressure is on Ronan Kelleher to find his jumpers.

Penalty All Blacks! Min 28.

Ireland concede a silly penalty, having defended for their lives, and McKenzie makes no mistakes. IRE 3 – NZL 6.

Disaster for the All Blacks!

After all of their good work, the throw is not straight and it’ll be an Irish scrum. These are big moments in matches like these folks.

Penalty New Zealand!

McKenzie goes for the corner here. The All Blacks feel they have the ascendancy and want to strike.

Penalty Ireland!

These two heavyweights are slugging it out, and neither side is willing to give an inch. Ireland wins a penalty, and Jack Crowley kicks for touch to set up a line-out on the New Zealand 10m line; Tadhg Beirne wins the ball and Ireland attacks. Unfortunately, it all comes to nothing for the Irish as New Zealand wins a turnover penalty.

Ferocity!

What an incredible passage of play! New Zealand looks threatening as they always do, but Ireland has put in some huge tackles, namely on Ioane, who is clearly target number one this evening. Tadhg Beirne knocks on whilst attempting a jackal, which is a New Zealand scrum.

Penalty New Zealand!

It is Ireland’s turn to get caught for crossing, and James Lowe claims the high ball, and McKenzie goes for touch. This pressure has come from Ireland’s misfiring line-out, which was a theme during their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal loss.

BUST UP! 

And we have the first heated exchange of the evening as Joe McCarthy gets stuck into the All Blacks following Irish pressure which hands Ireland a scrum. All Blacks captain Scott Barrett took exception to McCarthy’s enjoyment in the All Blacks mistake. Ireland win a free kick from the scrum in the first piece of superiority tonight in that department. Jack Crowley goes skywards, but Will Jordan handles it well and clears it for touch.

Knock On! Bundee Aki

Ireland’s powerhouse centre had a perfect gap in front of him but dropped it cold! We go for another scrum!

Penalty New Zealand! Min 9

Cortez Ratima races away following a fumble which was not adjudged to have gone forward. This came just after Bundee Aki smashed Ioane in the tackle. Damian McKenzie slots the three points! It’s all square once again. IRE 3 – NZL 3.

Penalty Ireland! Min 7

Taking full advantage of World Rugby’s new kick marshalling laws, Mack Hansen appeals for a block as Reiko Ioane blocks him from competing with Caleb Clarke. Jack Crowley slots the three points! IRE 3 – NZL 0.

The First Attack

Ireland launched the first of what will be many attacks tonight; interestingly, they are looking to play the ball out the back early from their forward pods. Of the backs, Bundee Aki is heavily involved before a knock on brings play to a halt.

We Are Underway In Dublin!

Ireland seize the early advantage as Andrew Porter charges down Cortez Ratima before Will Jordan knocks on. Scrum to Ireland.

The @AllBlacks have public enemy #1 Reiko Ioane lead the Haka – a challenge which @IrishRugby meet head on! The atmosphere in Dublin is electric!#AutumnNationsSeries #IREvNZL pic.twitter.com/7ChtTAkiUy

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) November 8, 2024

The Teams Are In The Tunnel

It’s nearly go time here at the Aviva Stadium as @IrishRugby and the @AllBlacks take to the pitch.#AutumnNationsSeries #IREvNZL pic.twitter.com/tViXmGfELf

— FloRugby (@FloRugby) November 8, 2024

30 Minutes Until Ireland v All Blacks In The Aviva!

30 minutes till kick off. How good is this Test going to be?#AllBlacks #IREvNZL pic.twitter.com/nPPej59v55

— All Blacks (@AllBlacks) November 8, 2024

Ireland Rugby Ready For All Blacks

Friday night business! 🫡#TeamOfUs pic.twitter.com/oL15a8dLXa

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 8, 2024

Ireland vs New Zealand Kick-off Time 

The match is kicking off at 3:10 p.m. from Aviva Stadium in Dublin. 

How To Watch Ireland v New Zealand 

The match is streaming live on Peacock in the United States. 

Ireland Rugby Lineup

1. Andrew Porter
2. Ronan Kelleher
3. Finlay Bealham
4. Joe McCarthy
5. James Ryan
6. Tadhg Beirne
7. Josh van der Flier
8. Caelan Doris
9. Jamison Gibson-Park
10. Jack Crowley
11. James Lowe
12. Bundee Aki
13. Garry Ringrose
14. Mack Hansen
15. Hugo Keenan

Substitutes: 16. Rob Herring, 17. Cian Healy, 18. Tom O’Toole, 19. Iain Henderson, 20. Peter O’Mahony, 21. Conor Murray, 22. Ciaran Frawley, 23. Jamie Osborne

New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Lineup

1. Tamaiti Williams
2. Asafo Aumua
3. Tyrel Lomax
4. Scott Barrett
5. Tupou Vaa’i
6. Wallace Sititi
7. Sam Cane
8. Ardie Savea
9. Cortez Ratima
10. Damian McKenzie
11. Caleb Clarke
12. Jordie Barrett
13. Rieko Ioane
14. Mark Tele’a
15. Will Jordan

Substitutes: 16. George Bell, 17. Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 18. Pasilio Tosi, 19. Patrick Tuipulotu, 20. Samipeni Finau, 21. Cam Roigard, 22. Anton Lienert-Brown, 23. Stephen Perofeta

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Ireland World Rugby Ranking

Ireland is ranked No. 1 in the world with 92.12 points.

New Zealand World Rugby Ranking

The All Blacks are ranked No. 3 in the world with 89.67 points.

World Rugby Rankings 2024

1. Ireland, 92.12
2. South Africa, 91.77
3. New Zealand, 89.67
4. France, 86.96
5. England, 84.43
6. Argentina, 84.30
7. Scotland, 83.39
8. Italy, 79.98
9. Australia, 79.32
10. Fiji, 79.07
11. Wales, 76.04
12. Georgia, 74.10
13. Samoa, 72.68
14. Japan, 72.31
15. Portugal, 70.61
16. Tonga, 68.12
17. Uruguay, 67.39
18. Spain, 66.29
19. USA, 65.70
20. Romania, 62.62

When Does The 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup Begin? When Is The Champions Cup Final?

The Investec Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup begin on Dec. 6 and the four-round pool play action ends on Jan. 19, 2025. The Round of 16 starts on April 4, while the quarterfinals are April 11-13 and the semifinals are May 2-4. 

The EPCR Championships weekend is in Cardiff, Wales at Principality Stadium. There are championship games on May 23 (EPCR Challenge Cup) and May 24 (Investec Champions Cup). 

What Are The Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup Pools?

Here are the pools. 

Investec Champions Cup: 

• Toulouse (Stade Toulousain)
• Bordeaux-Bègles (Union Bordeaux-Bègles)
• Hollywoodbets Sharks
• Exeter Chiefs
• Leicester Tigers
• Ulster Rugby

Pool 2:

• Leinster Rugby
• Clermont Auvergne (ASM Clermont Auvergne)
• La Rochelle (Stade Rochelais)
• Bristol Bears
• Benetton Rugby
• Bath Rugby

Pool 3:

• Northampton Saints
• Munster Rugby
• Vodacom Bulls
• Stade Français Paris
• Saracens
• Castres Olympique

Pool 4:

• Glasgow Warriors
• Racing 92
• Sale Sharks
• DHL Stormers
• Toulon (RC Toulon)
• Harlequins

EPCR Challenge Cup

Pool 1:

• Cardiff Rugby
• Connacht Rugby
• Toyota Cheetahs
• Perpignan (USAP)
• Lyon Olympique Universitaire (Lyon O.U.)
• Zebre Parma

Pool 2:

• Montpellier Hérault Rugby
• Pau (Section Paloise)
• Newcastle Falcons
• Dragons RFC
• Emirates Lions
• Ospreys

Pool 3:

• RC Vannes
• Black Lion
• Bayonne (Aviron Bayonnais)
• Scarlets
• Edinburgh Rugby
• Gloucester Rugby

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