All Blacks announce Ireland dates

The New Zealand Rugby Football Union have confirmed the dates and venues for next year's two Test matches against Ireland.

The New Zealand Rugby Football Union have confirmed the dates and venues for next year's two Test matches against Ireland.

The Six Nations runners-up will take on the All Blacks in Dunedin on June 15th and again in Auckland a week later.

New Zealand will also have the benefit of a warm-up clash against Italy in Hamilton on June 8th.

No details are as yet available of any additional matches the touring sides might play.

PA

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