Rugby Union Tips - All Blacks vs. Ireland Predictions

Match Details

Date: 18/7/26 5:10PM AEST

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland.

Current Betting Odds

All Blacks: $1.20

Draw: $23.00

Ireland: $4.75

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We have All Blacks vs. Ireland predictions for the Nations Championship Round 3 game on Saturday, July 18 at 5:10pm at Eden Park in Auckland.

Everyone loves a New Zealand vs. Ireland test match and given the All Blacks haven’t lost at Eden Park since 1994, it adds some extra spice to the game.

Best Bet

All Blacks -10.5

Line

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$1.90

It’s tough to bet against the All Blacks when they’re playing at Eden Park, and we believe bookmakers are being generous with the -10.5 line.

Despite a rough start to the Nations Championship for the ABs, they are still 2-0, and a good chance of leading the competition after the first three rounds. They got past France in a close game before putting away Italy in the second half last week.

Ireland scored a come from behind win over Australia to get their campaign started before beating Japan 38-20. It was a solid effort last week, but they’ll need to be better to beat the All Blacks on Saturday night, and we can’t see it happening.

New Zealand has some things to work through before the 2027 World Cup, but playing at Eden Park adds another 10 points to their score, and even the best Irish teams have struggled. Therefore, we’re backing the home side to prevail by around 12-16 points.

Same Game Multi Bet

All Blacks -10.5, Will Jordan Anytime Try Scorer, Cam Roigard Anytime Try Scorer, Over 55.5

SGM

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$7.00

Will Jordan pays $1.75 to score a try, and those odds are overly generous. He has an incredible try-scoring record for the All Blacks, and we can’t see him being kept out this week. Include him in Nations Championship SGM picks.

Another All Black who has a knack for scoring tries is halfback Cam Roigard. He is having a great tournament, and his support play is a big reason why he’s in the team. He pays $2 to score, which is another good price with rugby odds.

Our final score has the All Blacks winning 38-24, so include over 55.5 points in picks.

Value Bet

Will Jordan

First Try Scorer

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$8.50

Jordan often gets the All Blacks on the front foot early, and we’re backing him to score the first try against Ireland.

Most of the All Blacks’ attack is centered on getting the ball out wide, and that’s why he has such a good try-scoring record.

Punters get a healthy $8.50 for Jordan to score first, which is an excellent value bet.

Sports Journalist

Daryl Curnow

Daryl is a professional punter and sports analyst with over 15 years of industry experience. After studying English at the University of Auckland, he began as a racing journalist before moving into full-time betting in 2009. Known for his sharp eye and deep market insight, Daryl specialises in horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, NFL, UFC, rugby, and US college sports - earning a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in the game.