Stuart McCloskey could feel proud in the knowledge he had justified his selection ahead of two Lions to start against the All Blacks. Despite this, he also wore the look of a man frustrated by how his big evening in Chicago panned out.

The rematch, set for Soldier Field, is the first time the teams will meet in Chicago since their epic 2016 clash.

Ireland and New Zealand are poised for their highly anticipated Soldier Field sequel, nine years on from a historic Irish win at the Chicago venue.

With three more tough Tests to come this month, Andy Farrell says: ‘If we can’t stand up to that challenge, then we shouldn’t be here’

SCOTT ROBERTSON wants no repeat of 2016 at Soldier Field tomorrow. New Zealand return to the stadium where nine years ago Ireland recorded a first-ever win over the All Blacks at their 29th

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his team to face the All Blacks in this Saturday's clash in Chicago. The match is the first between the sides on American soil since Ireland's famous win at Soldier Field in 2016.

Ireland take on New Zealand at Chicagos Soldier Field, nine years after they beat the All Blacks for first time at same venue; Andy Farrell is back at helm having taken sabbatical to lead British and Irish Lions in Australia;