Ireland v All Blacks: Six classic clashes

The latest installment of Ireland v New Zealand takes place this evening at Aviva Stadium as the sides meet for the 38th time.

Here we look back at six of the most memorable clashes in the last 11 years, a period in which the face of the rivalry changed dramatically.

2023 World Cup quarter-final: Ireland 24-28 New Zealand

Ireland topped pool B after beating world champions South Africa and faced an All Blacks outfit that had lost to France in their group.

Andy Farrell's side had claimed a series win in New Zealand the previous summer and there was genuine expectation that Ireland could break their quarter-final hoodoo in Paris.

But Ireland were slow out of the blocks and allowed Ian Foster’s men race into a 13-0 lead by the 20th minute.

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Kiwi natives Bundee Aki and Jamison Gibson-Park scored tries and a penalty try had Ireland within touching distance but the three-time World Cup winners kept themselves ahead throughout.

Rónan Kelleher got over the line late on but an incredible defensive play by Jordie Barrett prevented a try and Irish hearts were broken when New Zealand won a penalty inside their own 22 after a 36-phase move in overtime.

The wait for a semi-final goes on.

2016 Test: Ireland 40-29 New Zealand

A game that took place soon after the death of Anthony 'Axel’ Foley was filled with passion and drama as Ireland claimed a first ever victory over the All Blacks after 111 years of trying over 28 Tests.

It was fast and furious in Chicago's Soldier Field with New Zealand, on an