The All Blacks will take on Ireland at Wellington’s Sky Stadium tonight at 7.05 pm. The Māori All Blacks have played Ireland on two previous occasions. The most famous being the New Zealand Natives 13-4 win at Landsdowne Road in Dublin in 1888. The only other match between the two sides was in 2010 at Rotorua International Stadium where the Blacks won a thrilling match 31-28. All Blacks vs Ireland Rugby TV Streaming in Canada and New Zealand is available through the Rugby-Premium TV.
Ireland’s response in the second Test was emphatic as they recorded a historic first-ever win over the All Blacks in New Zealand. Two tries from Andrew Porter and 13 points from Johnny Sexton enabled Ireland to triumph 23-12 and send the series to a decider.
All Blacks Vs. Ireland July Test rugby schedule
Following is the complete schedule of the series that includes a second match against the Maori All Blacks.
Ist Test:
The first match of the series will be played at Eden Park in Dunedin on Saturday, 2nd July 2022 at 7.30 am BST/ 02:30 am ET.
2nd Test:
It will be played on Saturday, 9th July 2022 at The Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin at 7.30 am BST/ 02:20 am ET. (Click here to watch online)
3rd Test:
The final test match of the series will be played on Saturday, 16th July 2022 at Sky Stadium, Wellington at 7:30 am BST/ 02:20 am ET
How to watch All Blacks vs Ireland Rugby live coverage?
Rugby fans in the Australian contingent can catch all the action live of this series on Stan sports. To start with, you can enjoy the free 10-day trial and afterward, its subscription comes at a mere AU$10 a month. Or Rubgby.PremiumTV is the best way to watch New Zealand vs Ireland live stream Rugby summer test. Viewer’s can watch All Blacks vs Ireland rugby 1st, 2nd or 3rd Test via PremiumTV from anywhere around the world via online.
New Zealand team to play Ireland – Saturday 16 July
Jordie Barrett; Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, David Havili, Sevu Reece; Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith; George Bower, Codie Taylor, Nepo Laulala, Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Sam Cane (captain), Ardie Savea.
Replacements: Dane Coles, Aidan Ross, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Folau Fakatava, Richie Mo’unga, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
All Blacks Squad for Ireland Series 2022
Ian Foster has included six uncapped players in his 36-man squad for New Zealand’s three-Test series against Ireland in July.
Prop Aidan Ross, back-rower Pita Gus Sowakula, scrum-half Folau Fakatava, fly-half Stephen Perofeta, centre Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and wing Leicester Fainga’anuku are the half-dozen new faces included in the squad.
Sam Cane has been named All Blacks captain for the series, which features Tests in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington. However, there is no room for experienced half-backs TJ Perenara and Brad Weber or Crusaders wing George Bridge.
Joe Moody, Anton Lienert-Brown and Ethan Blackadder have also been ruled out by injury while Damian McKenzie and Patrick Tuipulotu are currently considered ineligible for selection after stints in Japan.
Foster said: “This will be the biggest home series since the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour for the All Blacks. There are massive expectations all round and it will be immensely competitive.”
Forwards
Scott Barrett (Crusaders)
George Bower (Crusaders)
Sam Cane (Chiefs)
Dane Coles (Hurricanes)
Akira Ioane (Blues)
Nepo Laulala (Blues)
Josh Lord (Chiefs)
Dalton Papalii (Blues)
Brodie Retallick (Chiefs)
Aidan Ross (Chiefs)
Ardie Savea (Hurricanes)
Hoskins Sotutu (Blues)
Pita Gus Sowakula (Chiefs)
Angus Ta’avao (Chiefs)
Codie Taylor (Crusaders)
Samisoni Taukei’aho (Chiefs)
Karl Tu’inukuafe (Blues)
Tupou Vaa’i (Chiefs)
Ofa Tuungafasi (Blues)
Sam Whitelock (Crusaders)
Backs
Beauden Barrett (Blues)
Jordie Barrett (Hurricanes)
Finlay Christie (Blues)
Caleb Clarke (Blues)
Leicester Fainga’anuku (Crusaders)
Folau Fakatava (Highlanders)
Jack Goodhue (Crusaders)
David Havili (Crusaders)
Rieko Ioane (Blues)
Will Jordan (Crusaders)
Richie Mo’unga (Crusaders)
Stephen Perofeta (Blues)
Sevu Reece (Crusaders)
Aaron Smith (Highlanders)
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck (Blues)
Quinn Tupaea (Chiefs)
New Zealand Fixtures July 2022
Sat 2 July, New Zealand 42-19 Ireland
Sat 9 July, New Zealand 12-23 Ireland
Sat 16 July, New Zealand v Ireland (8.05am, Wellington) Live on Sky Sports
