International Friendly· Season 2016
Match Summary
New Zealand defeated Ireland 21:9. The match was played in International Friendly 2016.
Rivalry since 2008
Ireland vs New Zealand Head to Head Results· 17
Ireland and New Zealand have met 17 times — Ireland won 5, New Zealand won 12, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2008. New Zealand leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 854 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 50.24 per match (323 for the home side, 531 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (94%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. New Zealand are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 66–28 in 2010.
Recent Meetings
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 30 May 2026