Having ground out a win over Japan on Australian soil last weekend, Ireland will know they will have to step up if they are to challenge New Zealand at fortress Eden Park on Saturday morning.
The All Blacks’ record at Eden Park is now infamous, having put together a 52-Test match unbeaten run at this iconic Auckland venue.
With their last defeat at this ground coming all the way back in 1994, New Zealand will be going all out to defend that outstanding record this weekend.
New Zealand v Ireland Tips Summary
Best Bet - New Zealand -10.5 handicap @ 10/11
Alternative Bet - Josh Moorby anytime tryscorer @ 21/20
Bet Builder - New Zealand to win, Will Jordan and Cameron Roigard anytime tryscorers @ 15/4
New Zealand v Ireland Prediction
Best Bet: New Zealand -10.5 handicap @ 10/11
While Ireland secured famous back-to-back wins over the All Blacks in New Zealand in 2022, it has been one-way traffic from the Kiwis ever since.
Winning all of their last three games against Ireland, including a 26-13 victory over the men in green in Dublin last November, the All Blacks have reaffirmed their long-standing dominance in this fixture.
Ireland have named a strong side but Sam Prendergast’s selection in the No.10 jersey might have some Irish supporters wincing.
Undoubtedly a talented rugby player with the ball in hand or on the boot, there remain question marks over the Leinster star’s defence and New Zealand will target him in the backline as long as he’s on the field.
Expect Cameron Roigard and Ruben Love to pull the strings in the New Zealand half-backs and, with Josh Moorby, Will Jordan and Damien McKenzie in the back three, the All Blacks have the weapons to score enough tries that should see them cover the handicap in Auckland.
Alternative Bet: Josh Moorby anytime tryscorer @ 21/20
Coming into this New Zealand squad for these Nations Championship fixtures on the back of an impressive title-winning Super Rugby Pacific season with the Hurricanes, Moorby is a player to look out for in the anytime tryscorer market.
The 28-year-old enjoyed an outstanding season with the ‘Canes, scoring 17 tries during the campaign, including a brace in both the semi-final win over the Blues and the Grand Final success against the Chiefs.
Playing with such confidence and with more experienced Test players inside him to put the winger into space, Moorby is tipped to bag his first New Zealand try on Saturday.
New Zealand v Ireland Bet Builder Tip
New Zealand to win
Will Jordan anytime tryscorer
Cameron Roigard anytime tryscorer
Pays 15/4
With the All Blacks tipped to claim the victory this weekend, Jordan and Roigard also appeal in the anytime tryscorer market.
Bagging a hat-trick last time out against Italy, Jordan has become New Zealand’s all-time leading tryscorer.
Having scored a brace of tries in the previous game against France, Jordan is tipped to add to the 50 tries he’s already scored for the All Blacks this weekend.
Roigard also comes into this game on the back of scoring against Les Bleus and the Azzurri and he too is good value to add another try to his growing tally on Saturday.
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Key Match Stats
New Zealand have won their last three games against Ireland
The All Blacks beat Ireland 26-13 in their last meeting in November 2025 at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin
New Zealand have won nine of their last 10 home games
Ireland are on a six-game winning streak coming into this match
New Zealand are unbeaten in their last 52 Test at Eden Park, with their last defeat there coming back in 1994
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