SHANE LOWRY and wife Wendy were in Chicago to watch Ireland’s clash against New Zealand – and took in the game alongside a pair of recently retired legends. Andy Farrell’s men

Ireland are under pressure to turn things around after starting their autumn campaign with a hugely disappointing loss to the All Blacks in Chicago.

The Irish side came up short against the All Blacks in the long-awaited clash at Soldier Field in Chicago. Ireland held the lead in the first half, but a last-minute comeback saw the Kiwi side emerge victorious. Irish rugby journalist Murray Kinsella joined Piney to discuss.

This international matchup will pit two of the top rugby teams in the world against each other. The No. 2 and No. 3 rugby teams in the world are on a collision course this Saturday. On Nov. 1, New Zealand will face Ireland in another epic rematch of their legendary 2016 bout.

Nine years on from an historic success over the All Blacks, Ireland return to Chicago to take on New Zealand again. Then coached by Joe Schmidt, Ireland secured their first ever victory over the world champions at Soldier Field in 2016,

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.

Nine years after a landmark success for Ireland, they return to Soldier Field for another tussle with the All Blacks

Bundee Aki once decided to end his rugby dreams before an intervention from an All Blacks great saw him return to the pitch