New Zealand v Ireland in the Nations Championship: Kick-off time, TV details and everything you need to know

But Andy Farrell’s side come into this match with a decent bit of momentum having beaten Japan and Australia recently

Ireland players watch New Zealand players perform the Haka before the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.

New Zealand in New Zealand, it doesn’t get much bigger than that.

But it doesn’t get much tougher than that either for the Irish rugby team but that is the challenge they face this weekend in the Nations Championship.

But Andy Farrell’s side come into this match with a decent bit of momentum having beaten Japan last Saturday, which followed their impressive victory over Australia the weekend before.

Can they make it three wins out of three? Time will tell but here is everything you need to know as Ireland chase another historic victory against the All Blacks.

Where is the game being played?

Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand is the venue for the game.

What time is kick-off?

Kick-off has been set for 7:10pm locally or 8:10am Irish time on Saturday, July 18.

Where to watch?

New Zealand v Ireland will be broadcast live on Virgin Media One, but you can also follow the best of the action on the Irish Examiner’s new and improved liveblog.

Who’s the referee?

Nic Berry will be the man in the middle.

Team news

Andy Farrell and Dave Rennie will name their respective teams later in the week and as soon as they do, they will be posted on our website so stay tuned.