Ireland rugby lock Tadhg Beirne was sent off early on in his side’s clash with New Zealand rugby in Chicago. Beirne was initially shown a yellow card by referee Pierre Brousset after making head contact in an upright tackle on Beauden Barrett.

Ireland take on New Zealand in their first autumn international of 2025. Get match details, betting tips, predictions and TV info for Saturday's match at Soldier Field, Chicago

Conor Murray has assessed Ireland's chances at the 2027 Rugby World Cup and he is more positive than most about the current's squad's prospects.

Ireland threatened a repeat of their 2016 heroics at Soldier Field as they opened up a 10-0 lead, courtesy of a Jack Crowley penalty and a Tadhg Furlong try, despite being down a man due to Tadhg Beirne’s red card – more on that shortly.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell and a downcast captain Dan Sheehan could scarcely conceal their disappointment after a third successive defeat to the All Blacks which felt even more convincing by the end than the bloodless coup in Dublin a year ago.

Ireland were defeated 26-13 by the All Blacks at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday. Here are our player ratings on a forgettable night.