Ireland vs New Zealand

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Ireland will play New Zealand in the second quarter-final of Rugby World Cup 2023 at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday 14th October. Ireland qualified for the quarter-finals as winners of Pool B, whilst New Zealand were runners-up in Pool A. Ireland and New Zealand have met twice previously at the World Cup; during the pool stages of the 1995 tournament and in the quarter-finals of the 2019 tournament. The All Blacks won those matches 43-19 and 46-14 respectively. Overall, Ireland and New Zealand have played each other on 36 occasions since their first meeting in 1905. The All Blacks have won 30 matches, whilst Ireland have won five matches. There has also been one draw between the two sides.