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Ireland v New Zealand - Autumn International

At Aviva Stadium · Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Ireland v New Zealand All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium Dublin

Ireland versus the All Blacks at the Aviva Stadium. There is no bigger fixture in Irish rugby. Since that famous first win in Chicago in 2016 and the 2023 World Cup pool victory, Ireland have transformed this fixture from David v Goliath into a genuine rivalry between the world’s best.

What to Expect

The most intense atmosphere in Irish sport. When Ireland play New Zealand, the Aviva Stadium is at its absolute loudest. The Fields of Athenry before kick-off, the roar of 50,000 voices, and world-class rugby between two of the best teams on the planet. If you can get a ticket, this is unmissable.

Good to Know

  • Kick-off 5:30pm

  • Tickets sell out immediately through IRFU ballot

  • Secondary market prices are high

  • DART to Lansdowne Road (right beside the stadium)

  • Atmosphere is electric, arrive early to soak it in

  • Irish rugby’s biggest home fixture

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