Ireland claimed their record-biggest win over Australia, while there were also wins for Wales and France in international Test rugby action on Saturday.
Two late tries from the All Blacks helped them secure a 26-13 win over Ireland at a sold-out Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday night.
Hooker Codie Taylor is eager to make amends for the All Blacks' loss to Ireland in Chicago in 2016 this weekend.
Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll did not mince his words about his nation's abysmal Rugby World Cup record.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad for the Autumn Nations Series, with captain Caelan Doris returning from injury and several Lions stars included, as Ireland prepare to face New Zealand, Japan, Australia, and lastly the Springboks.
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has wrung the changes ahead of Friday evening's United Rugby Championship fixture against Connacht in Galway, Ireland.