Ireland vs New Zealand – Rugby World Cup 2023: Two tournament favourites meet in quarter-final clash – stream FREE, TV
TOURNAMENT favourites Ireland have been in scintillating form at the 2023 Rugby World Cup so far – but they will be put to the test tonight against the might of New Zealand.
The Shamrocks skipped into the quarter-finals as runaway leaders of Pool B – winning all four of their games, including a tight 13-8 victory over a strong South Africa side.
But the All Blacks have historically been the team to beat in Rugby World Cups in years past – although their dominant streak has started to flag of late.
Ian Foster’s side came through a tough Pool A with their opening defeat to France being their only loss – and they finished in second in a pool that also included Uruguay and Italy, just three points behind Les Bleus.
However, New Zealand soon put that loss to bed with 60+ point wins in each of their three other pool ties.
Andy Farrell’s side meanwhile received very little resistance from some of their pool opponents – trouncing Romania 82-8 in their opener before putting Tonga to the sword 59-16.
When is Ireland vs New Zealand?
- Ireland’s World Cup encounter against New Zealand is set to take place TODAY, Saturday, October 14.
- Kick off is set to get underway at 8pm BST.
- The allocated venue, the Stade de France in Paris, can hold 80,000 fans.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- Ireland vs New Zealand will be broadcast LIVE on ITV 1.
- Coverage will begin 7:15pm BST – 45 minutes before kick-off.
- Fans can also stream the entire match live on ITVX.
- Alternatively, follow SunSport’s blog for minute-by-minute coverage including pre-match and post-match reaction.
Can I watch it for FREE?
Yes!
Fans can watch Wales v Argentina for FREE as long as you have a valid TV license in the UK.
What is the team news?
Ireland XV: Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Tadhg Beirne, Iain Henderson, Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris, Jamison Gibson-Park, Johnny Sexton (c), James Lowe, Bundee Aki, Garry Ringrose, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan.
Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Dave Kilcoyne, Finlay Bealham, Joe McCarthy, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley, Jimmy O’Brien.
New Zealand XV: Beauden Barrett; Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Leicester Fainga’anuku; Richie Mo’unga, Aaron Smith; Ethan de Groot, Codie Taylor, Tyrel Lomax; Brodie Retallick, Scott Barrett; Shannon Frizell, Sam Cane (captain), Ardie Savea.
Replacements: Dane Coles, Tamaiti Williams, Fletcher Newell, Sam Whitelock, Dalton Papali’i, Finlay Christie, Damian McKenzie, Anton Lienert-Brown.
What are the latest odds?
- Ireland to win 4/6
- Draw 17/1
- New Zealand to win 5/4
*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at time of publication