After 111 years of near-total domination by New Zealand, the rivalry between the All Blacks and Ireland has shifted into a highly competitive, modern-day battle where Ireland is no longer the perpetual underdog. While the All Blacks maintained an undefeated streak from 1905 until 2016, the subsequent decade saw the two nations share a nearly equal record, with Ireland securing historic wins both at home and away. Sat, Nov 1 New Zealand won! New Zealand The Era of Domination (1905–2013)
: Most recently, the All Blacks have re-established some control, winning their last three encounters, including a 26–13 victory in Chicago in November 2025. Google Sports Data This response uses data provided by Google Sports After 111 years of near-total domination by New
For over a century, the matchup was famously one-sided. New Zealand's "aura" often secured victories before the whistle even blew. New Zealand The Era of Domination (1905–2013) :
: Between their first meeting in 1905 and 2016, Ireland failed to win a single test match against the All Blacks. : Between their first meeting in 1905 and