World Cup· Season 2023
Match Summary
New Zealand defeated Ireland 28:24. The match was played in World Cup 2023.
Rivalry since 2008
Ireland vs New Zealand Head to Head Results· 18
Ireland and New Zealand have met 18 times — Ireland won 5, New Zealand won 13, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2008. New Zealand leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 18 meetings. A combined 893 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 49.61 per match (329 for the home side, 564 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 17 matches (94%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. New Zealand are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 66–28 in 2010.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 Jun 2026