New Zealand vs. Ireland: Live stream, schedule, TV details, lineups, betting odds for rugby union Third Test

Ben Miller

Feargal Brennan

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New Zealand and Ireland face a huge showdown when they meet in the decisive Third Test in Wellington on Saturday.

The hosts were comfortable winners in their first meeting in the series on July 2, easing to a 42-19 victory, despite a fast start by their opponents.

Ireland then turned the tables in stunning style by recording their first ever victory in New Zealand on July 9, deservedly handing the All Blacks a first defeat at the Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Can Andy Farrell's side complete a famous series win or will New Zealand bounce back from their surprise setback? Here's how to follow the action.

How to stream and watch New Zealand vs. Ireland on TV

  UK (BST) USA (ET) Canada (ET) Australia (AEST)
Date Sat, July 16 Sat, July 16 Sat, July 16 Sat, July 16
Time 8.05 a.m. 3.05 a.m. 3.05 a.m. 5.05 p.m.
TV channel

Sky Sports

Streaming Sky Sports  Flo Rugby Flo Rugby Flo Rugby, Stan Sport

UK: Matches are carried across Sky Sports streaming and TV platforms.

USA/Canada/Australia: Streaming is available on Flo Rugby, which is available through the Flo Sports App and Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast & Apple TV.

Viewers in Australia can also subscribe to Stan Sport, which offers a free seven-day trial.

New Zealand vs. Ireland lineups, third Test

Defeat in the second test has forced a rethink for Ian Foster in Wellington with Sam Whitelock back in the starting XV after recovering from a concussion.

The experienced lock will bolster the hosts as Foster makes significant changes to avoid a successive loss to the Irish on home soil.

New Zealand lineup: Jordie Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, David Havili, Sevu Reece, Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith; Sam Cane (C), Ardie Savea, Samuel Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Scott Barrett, Nepo Laulala, Codie Taylor, George Bower.

Replacements: Dane Coles, Aiden Ross, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Akira Ioane, Dalton Papalii, Folau Fakatava, Richie Mo'Unga, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

In contrast to Foster's sweeping changes, Farrell keeps 14 of his starting team from the second test, as Ireland look to wrap up the tour with a win.

Gary Ringrose's absence through concussion means a rejig of positions for Ireland with Kiwi-born centre Bundee Aki coming in to start.

Ireland lineup: Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, Bundee Aki, Robbie Henshaw, James Lowe, Jonathan Sexton (c), Jamison Gibson-Park; Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier, Peter O'Mahony, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan, Andrew Porter.

Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Kieran Treadwell, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Joey Carbery, Keith Earls.

New Zealand vs. Ireland betting odds

Ireland's success in the second test has changed the complexion of the tour in New Zealand with the final showdown promising to be a thriller at Sky Stadium in Wellington.

Despite breaking their duck against Foster's side, and edging out the Maori All Blacks, Farrell's Ireland are still the underdogs as they chase another famous result.

  UK
(Sky Bet)
USA
(Draftkings)
Canada
(Sports Interaction)
New Zealand Win 1/3 -330 1.27
Draw 22/1 +2000 25.00
Ireland Win 5/2 +255 3.50
New Zealand Winning Margin 6-10 9/2
Ireland Winning Margin 6-10 11/1

Ben Miller

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Ben Miller has been writing about sport for 25 years, following all levels of football as well as boxing, MMA, athletics and tennis. He’s seen five promotions, three relegations, one World Cup winner and home games in at least three different stadiums as a result of his lifelong devotion to Brighton & Hove Albion. His main aim each week is to cover at least one game or event that does not require a last-minute rewrite.

Feargal Brennan

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Feargal is a content producer for The Sporting News. He has been working with TSN since the start of 2022 after stints with Reach, Amazon UK and Squawka in a nomadic career in the football media pyramid. Always with a keen eye on Arteta's 'Reds' and Kenny's Ireland 'Greens' and a 100% five-a-side penalty record.