2019 Rugby World Cup knockout stage: New Zealand vs Ireland

All Blacks 46, Ireland 14 at Tokyo Stadium.

New Zealand beat Ireland 46–14 in a quarter-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, played on 19 October 2019 at Tokyo Stadium in Chōfu. It was Ireland's largest defeat in a World Cup match, surpassing their 43–19 defeat to New Zealand in 1995.

Last updated 2026-10-23 from the source article.

Quick Facts

Date: 19 October 2019
Venue: Tokyo Stadium, Chōfu
Stage: Quarter-final
Score: New Zealand 46–14 Ireland
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
Attendance: 46,686

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Background

Aaron Smith scored two of New Zealand's seven tries, with the others from Beauden Barrett, Codie Taylor, Matt Todd, George Bridge and Jordie Barrett, and Richie Mo'unga kicked four conversions and a penalty. Robbie Henshaw and a penalty try scored for Ireland. Nigel Owens refereed the match before a crowd of 46,686.