Tadhg Beirne was shown a contentious early red card as Ireland 's quest to create more special memories in Chicago ended in an emphatic 26-13 loss to New Zealand.

Nine years on from an historic success over the All Blacks, Ireland return to Chicago to take on New Zealand again. Then coached by Joe Schmidt, Ireland secured their first ever victory over the world champions at Soldier Field in 2016,

Some praised the win as a spirited comeback, while others emphasised the Irish side's collapse in the second-half.

Ireland are set to face off against New Zealand in what promises to be another thrilling clash between the two sides in Chicago. The match kicks off at 8.10pm and will be broadcast live on both Virgin Media 1 and TNT Sports 2. You can follow live updates throughout the evening below.

The All Blacks started their Grand Slam pursuit with a grinding 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago but face a nervous wait over the fate of Barrett brothers Scott and Jordie. The pair were forced off injured in the first half and will be in some doubt ahead of the next match of the tour against Scotland next weekend.

Only one word but probably one of the best opening paragraphs in sports journalism. It was in the Chicago Tribune and it applied to the Chicago Cubs defeating the Cleveland Indians 4-3 on November 2nd, 2016, to win baseball’s World Series for the first time since 1908.

New Zealand starting XV: 15 Will Jordan, 14 Leroy Carter, 13 Quinn Tupaea, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Cam Roigard, 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Fletcher Newell, 4 Scott Barrett (captain), 5 Fabian Holland, 6 Simon Parker, 7 Ardie Savea, 8 Peter Lakai.

Ireland threatened a repeat of their 2016 heroics at Soldier Field as they opened up a 10-0 lead, courtesy of a Jack Crowley penalty and a Tadhg Furlong try, despite being down a man due to Tadhg Beirne’s red card – more on that shortly.

Ireland had not made the most of opportunities to add scores in the second and third quarters of the game in Chicago

Ireland 13. By Liam Napier in Chicago. A belated, decisive final quarter flourish exercised the All Blacks’ demons in Chicago to preserve their quest to clinch a Grand Slam tour