How to watch Ireland v New Zealand on TNT and Discovery+

New Zealand take on Ireland in the biggest clash of autumn internationals tonight.

The rivalry between these two nations is arguably the most potent in world rugby right now. Their last meeting came over a year ago in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup, where Ian Foster's team defeated the Irish 28-24, despite conceding two yellow cards.

The end of the match was marred by a spat between Rieko Ioane and Johnny Sexton, adding further fuel to the fire. Ioane kept that beef going with a social media post aimed at Sexton in October.

On top of that, another element to their rivalry is the fact that three of Ireland's key players originally come from New Zealand, but qualified to play for the Irish on ancestry grounds. Bundee Aki, James Lowe and Jamison Gibson-Park will likely go down as Ireland greats, but were born and raised in the southern hemisphere.

The two teams have played some incredible matches in years gone by, with many often going right down to the wire. For example, in 2013, the Irish were defeated by a last-gasp Ryan Crotty try to lose the game 24-22 - which is the same margin England lost by to New Zealand last week.

Here is everything you need to know about this mammoth clash.

What time is Ireland v New Zealand kick-off?

Ireland v New Zealand kicks off at 8.10pm on Friday, November 8, at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

What TV channel is Ireland v New Zealand on?

Ireland v New Zealand is being shown live on TNT Sports 1.

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The rugby Autumn Internationals are underway.

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What about live-streaming?

You can live stream Ireland v New Zealand by using Discovery+. From there, you will be able to view on mobile, tablet or desktop.

You must have an active TNT Sports subscription, which is available for £30.99 on a rolling monthly basis with Discovery+ Premium and also includes the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, boxing, WWE and NBA.

What's the team news?

Ireland XV: Hugo Keenan; Mack Hansen, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, James Lowe; Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Ronan Kelleher, Finlay Bealham, Joe McCarthy, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris.

Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Tom O'Toole, Iain Henderson, Peter O'Mahony, Conor Murray, Ciaran Frawley, Jamie Osbourne.

All Blacks XV: Will Jordan; Mark Tele'a, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barret (VC), Caleb Clarke; Damian McKenzie, Cortez Ratima; Tamaiti Williams, Asafoa Aumua, Tyrel Lomax, Scott Barrett (C), Tupuo Vaa'i, Wallace Sititi, Sam Cane, Ardie Savea (VC).

Replacements: George Bell, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Pasilio Tosi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Samipeni Finau, Cam Roigard, Anton Lienert-Brown, Stephen Perofeta.

What have the coaches said?

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell: "I am really pleased with the effort of the squad across the week’s training camp in Portugal. Since assembling at the IRFU High Performance Centre last week, the players have brought real application to training and it’s great to see a number of players back from injury, which is testament to their diligence and the superb work of the medical team."

New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson: “This is a highly anticipated match that promises to bring all the intensity and passion that we have come to expect from these two rugby-mad nations, both on and off the field.

“We are really pleased with how the squad has come through this week and our focus has turned quickly to this encounter post-England. We have trained well, and the players are fresh and ready to face a fierce challenge from the Ireland team.”