Eir Sport secures rights to Ireland-New Zealand clash in Chicago

Irish pay-television broadcaster Eir Sport has acquired rights to next month’s rugby union Test match between Ireland and New Zealand, which will be staged in the US city of Chicago.

The game will take place on November 5 at Soldier Field, home of NFL American football franchise the Chicago Bears. Eir Sport will broadcast the match live.

Eir Sport will also broadcast Irish Pro12 team Munster’s game against the Maori All Blacks, a New Zealand representative team, on November 11. The game will be held at Thomond Park, Munster's home ground.

Eir Sport’s rugby union portfolio also includes European Champions Cup games.