How to watch Ireland v New Zealand on Discovery+ and TNT

New Zealand and Ireland are set to face off in the most anticipated clash of the autumn internationals tonight. The rivalry between these two rugby powerhouses is currently one of the most intense in the sport.

Their last encounter was over a year ago in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, where New Zealand, under Ian Foster's leadership, triumphed 28-24 despite receiving two yellow cards. The match ended on a sour note with a dispute between Rieko Ioane and Johnny Sexton, which Ioane later reignited with a social media post targeting Sexton in October.

Adding another layer to their rivalry, three key players for Ireland - Bundee Aki, James Lowe and Jamison Gibson-Park - were born and raised in New Zealand but qualified to play for Ireland based on ancestry. These matches have historically been nail-biters, such as the 2013 game where Ireland lost 24-22 to a last-minute try by Ryan Crotty - the same margin by which England fell to New Zealand last week.

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Here's everything you need to know about this colossal showdown. The Ireland v New Zealand match kicks off at 8.10pm on Friday, November 8, at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1. Information about live-streaming will follow, reports Wales Online.

You can live stream the Ireland v New Zealand match via Discovery+. The service allows you to watch on mobile, tablet or desktop.

However, an active TNT Sports subscription is required, which costs £30.99 per month with Discovery+ Premium and also includes access to UEFA Champions