New Zealand and Ireland clash in Nations Championship at Eden Park
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
New Zealand faces Ireland in the Nations Championship at Eden Park, Auckland, set to begin at 8:10am BST on July 18. Both teams come into the match with perfect records in the tournament so far. New Zealand seeks to maintain their fortress at Eden Park, where they have not lost since 1994, while Ireland hopes to continue their successful streak after recent wins over Australia and Japan. Team lineups feature notable changes, including the return of key players for both sides.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for 8:10am BST on July 18 at Eden Park.
- •New Zealand has not lost at Eden Park since 1994.
- •Ireland seeks to complete a July clean sweep after recent victories.
- •Both teams are unbeaten in the Nations Championship so far.
- •Key players are returning for both sides in this high-stakes match.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 6:25 AMNations Championship: New Zealand v Ireland
Follow build-up, team news, scores & live text updates as New Zealand host Ireland in the Nations Championship at Eden Park, Auckland.
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Everything you need to know ahead of the Nations Championship fixture
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 12:00 AMIs New Zealand v Ireland on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch All Blacks in Nations Championship
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