Friday night lights for autumn series Ireland-All Blacks blockbuster

Ireland are set for a Friday night lights blockbuster against New Zealand after the IRFU announced details of the Autumn Nations Series.

Andy Farrell's side will take on the All Blacks, who beat Ireland in last year’s World Cup quarter-final, on Friday, 8 November with a 8.10pm kick-off at the Aviva Stadium.

Former Leinster player and coach Felipe Contepomi will take his Argentina side to Dublin on the following Friday night, 15 November.

Fiji are next in line on Saturday, 23 November at 3.10pm, while former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt will return to Dublin with Australia for the IRFU’s 150th Challenge match on Saturday 30 November.

Farrell said: "This November’s line-up is a hugely exciting one for the Irish rugby public and we are looking forward to competing against four hugely talented sides.

"There is an added dimension to this year’s Autumn Series, with a fourth match against Australia set to mark the IRFU’s 150th celebrations.

"We look forward to testing ourselves against some of the most exciting teams in the world, with whom Ireland has such strong traditions and rivalries. It promises to be a series to remember."

Ticket prices and broadcast details for the 2024 Autumn Nations Series will be confirmed in due course.

Ireland face Scotland on Saturday (4.45pm) in the final game of the Guinness Six Nations with a win or a draw wrapping up a second consecutive championship.

2024 Autumn Nations Series Fixtures:

Friday, 8 November: Ireland v New Zealand, Aviva Stadium, 8.10pm

Friday, 15 November: Ireland v Argentina, Aviva Stadium, 8.10pm

Saturday, 23 November: Ireland v Fiji, Aviva Stadium, 3.10pm

Saturday, 30 November: Ireland v Australia, Aviva Stadium, 3.10pm

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