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Beyond the rugby pitch, the two nations are scheduled for a historic cricket Test match from .

Ireland 13-26 New Zealand: rugby union Test – as it happened

: While New Zealand historically dominated the fixture, the last decade has seen a near-equal split in victories. Ireland famously won a Test series in New Zealand for the first time in 2022, though the All Blacks later exacted revenge by knocking Ireland out of the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals. Cricket: The "Only Test" in Belfast New Zealand v Ireland - Link 1

The next major rugby meeting is set for , as part of the inaugural Nations Championship . This high-stakes encounter will take place at Eden Park in Auckland, a venue where the All Blacks hold a legendary 52-match unbeaten streak dating back to 1994.

: The match will be held at the Civil Service Cricket Club (Stormont) in Belfast. Beyond the rugby pitch, the two nations are

: This is a standalone Test match, representing a rare and significant opportunity for Ireland to face a premier cricketing nation like New Zealand in the longest format of the game.

: New Zealand has dominated the most recent encounters, winning 26-13 in Chicago in November 2025 and 23-13 in Dublin the year prior. Cricket: The "Only Test" in Belfast The next

The rivalry between and Ireland has evolved into one of the most fiercely contested fixtures in international sport, particularly in rugby union and, more recently, on the cricket pitch. Rugby Union: The Nations Championship Clash