Liam Napier: Why Ireland's historic success holds little relevance, and where All Blacks have the edge

Rugby-Ireland's Doris on the bench for All Blacks Chicago rematch | Sports-Games

Rugby-Ireland's Doris on the bench for All Blacks Chicago rematch Caelan Doris is fit enough to start on the Irish bench against New Zealand on Saturday for the two sides' return to Chicago's Soldier Field, the site of Ireland's first victory over the All Blacks after 111 years of trying in 2016. Ireland, who have won four of the teams' nine clashes since, including a tour triumph on New Zealand soil, will start Jack Crowley at outhalf, with the…

Doris returns on bench as Sheehan captains Ireland v NZ

Caelan Doris will make his return from injury against New Zealand on Saturday (8.10pm) in Chicago, with the Leinster number 8 named on the bench by head coach Andy Farrell.

Ireland to play New Zealand in rugby's Gallagher Cup at Soldier Field Saturday

The Gallagher Cup returns to Soldier Field in a historic rematch between Ireland and the New Zealand All Blacks.

The position likely to be centre of debate when All Blacks reveal team to face Ireland

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will be making changes to his 23 for their tour opener in Chicago.

‘That one hurt': Memories of the last All Black visit to Chicago

Dane Coles admitted there is a special place amongst the dark memories for their historic loss to Ireland in 2016.

Liam Napier: Why Ireland's historic success holds little relevance, and where All Blacks have the edge

Liam Napier in Chicago Posters hanging on Michigan Ave in the heart of Chicago bill the start of the All Blacks’ Grand Slam tour as the rematch with Ireland.