New Zealand and Ireland have major high-stakes matchups scheduled for 2026 across both rugby and cricket. A centerpiece of their 2026 rivalry is a massive rugby clash at the All Blacks' "fortress," Eden Park, while they are also set to face off in a historic one-off Test match in cricket. Wed, May 27 5:00 AM CDT International Cricket Council Test · 1 of 1 New Zealand Rugby: The 2026 Nations Championship
: Ireland will attempt to break New Zealand's legendary 52-match unbeaten streak at Eden Park , where they have never won. New Zealand vs Ireland - Link 1
: This fixture is the final stop of Ireland's Southern Hemisphere tour, which also includes matches against Australia in Sydney (July 4) and Japan (July 11). New Zealand and Ireland have major high-stakes matchups
In May 2026, the New Zealand men's cricket team will tour Ireland for a landmark fixture. Ireland announce schedule for big home assignments in 2026 : This fixture is the final stop of