Ireland to face New Zealand in Chicago rematch

Ireland recorded a first win over the All Blacks at the 29th attempt in Chicago in 2016

Ireland will play New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago in November, nine years on from the historic victory which was one of Irish rugby's greatest days.

The match on 1 November is a repeat of the 2016 fixture at the same venue when Ireland ended an 111-year wait for a first men's Test win over the All Blacks.

Ireland have also played Italy at the home of the National Football League's Chicago Bears, winning 54-7 in 2018.

Ireland will play the remainder of their autumn fixtures back in Dublin starting with a visit from Japan on 8 November.

They will welcome Australia to the Aviva Stadium a week later, before finishing off the four-game slate by hosting back-to-back world champions South Africa.

"We are delighted to see international rugby return to Chicago for this historic 'rematch' between Ireland and New Zealand," said Kevin Potts, chief executive of the Irish Rugby Football Union.

"The 2016 encounter at Soldier Field is one of the greatest moments in Irish rugby history, and the rivalry that has grown between our two teams since then is a testament to the quality, passion, and the respect that Ireland and New Zealand have for each other."

The All Blacks fixture will provide a return to the Ireland coaching box for Andy Farrell after he leads the British and Irish Lions in a three-Test tour of Australia this summer.

Assistant coach Simon Easterby is currently in charge of the team for the Six Nations and will be interim head coach again for Test matches in July.

Ireland have not yet confirmed opposition or dates for those games

Saturday, 1 November: Ireland v New Zealand, Soldier Field, Chicago, 20:10 GMT

Saturday, 8 November: Ireland v Japan, Aviva Stadium, 12:40 GMT

Saturday, 15 November: Ireland v Australia, Aviva Stadium, 20:10 GMT

Saturday, 22 November: Ireland v South Africa, Aviva Stadium, 17:40 GMT.