The Māori All Blacks' first matches of 2022 have been confirmed, with two midweek fixtures against Ireland on their upcoming tour of New Zealand.
Led by coach Clayton McMillan, the Māori All Blacks will host the Irish side at Hamilton's FMG Stadium on Wednesday, June 29, and at Wellington's Sky Stadium on Tuesday, July 12.
The Māori All Blacks last hosted Ireland in 2010, winning 31-28 in Rotorua.
"We look forward to welcoming Ireland, their players, management, and fans to Aotearoa, sharing our respective cultures, and celebrating our rich histories through rugby," McMillan said.
"Our rivalry goes back more than 100 years and that will only add to the occasion. To play the world's fourth ranked team in a two-match series is an exciting prospect and we expect both games to be huge challenges.
"Playing in Aotearoa is always special, and we know we have huge support in both Te Whanganui a Tara and Kirikiriroa.
"We're looking forward to spending time in those communities, connecting with the region's local Iwi, Māori, Māori All Blacks fans and putting out a performance our whānau and fans can be proud of."
Ireland will also face the All Blacks in three tests, played in Auckland on July 2, Dunedin on July 9, and Wellington on July 16.
