Tadhg Beirne was shown a contentious early red card as Ireland 's quest to create more special memories in Chicago ended in an emphatic 26-13 loss to New Zealand.

The Chicago 'rematch' is set for Saturday with Ireland and New Zealand returning to the scene of their historic 2019 battle at Soldier Field. Head coaches Andy Farrell and Scott Robertson have named their squads for the match with Jack Crowley given the nod at fly-half for Ireland and Beauden Barrett named in the same position for the All Blacks.

The way Ireland and New Zealand drew on inspiration to get off to a good start to the match on Saturday couldn’t have been more different. Ireland emerged from the tunnel with the players in green tracksuit tops. New Zealand’s entrance was a more ready-for-action look, all of them in short sleeves, guns popping and tattoos aplenty.

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson recalls Beauden Barrett and Caleb Clarke for Saturday's Test against Ireland in Chicago.

Ireland is about to return to Soldier Field, the scene of its first ever win over New Zealand, to face the All Blacks again almost nine years to the day since that historic victory.

Captain Dan Sheehan admitted Ireland failed to deliver following a resounding 26-13 defeat to New Zealand in Chicago.Andy Farrell’s side initially overcame the controversial early dismissal of Tadhg Beirne for a high tackle on Beauden Barrett to lead through a Tadhg Furlong score and eight points from Jack Crowley.

The New Zealand media had a damning reaction to what they believe is a steadily growing gap in quality between Ireland and the All Blacks.