Rugby: Ireland to play All Blacks in June

The New Zealand Rugby Football Union has confirmed the dates and venues for next year’s two test matches against Ireland.

The Six Nations runners-up will take on the All Blacks in Dunedin on June 15 and again in Auckland a week later.

New Zealand will also have the benefit of a warm up clash against Italy in Hamilton on June 8.

No details are as yet available of any additional matches the touring sides might play.