All Blacks XV to play at Brentford Gtech Community stadium

All Blacks XV 

Brentford FC “privileged” to welcome two iconic sides to Brentford

Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium will play host to the All Blacks XV on Saturday 1 November. Kick off 1.15pm.

Tickets go on sale this Thursday for the match between All Blacks XV v Barbarians – the second time the two sides have faced each other.

The Barbarians bring together rugby players from all over the world to form their squad, while the All Blacks XV, the second national rugby union team of New Zealand, are designed to develop and showcase the next tier of world class talent.

The two sides first met in 2022 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, when the Barbarians won. The team also won against Fiji last year in London and World XV in 2023.

Brentford commercial director, Fran Jones commented:

“We’re delighted to be hosting the Barbarians and the All Blacks XV at Gtech Community Stadium for the very first time.

“It’s a privilege to welcome two iconic sides to Brentford. This fixture promises to be an exciting occasion, showcasing big names alongside rising talent in the sport. We look forward to opening our doors to rugby fans and giving them a day to remember.”

John Spencer, president of the Barbarians, said:

“The Barbarians and the All Blacks are two of the most iconic names in rugby, and it is great to see them come together for another huge occasion this autumn in London.

“Fixtures between the Barbarians and New Zealand sides stretch back more than 70 years and include the game’s ‘greatest try’ by Gareth Edwards in 1973. We know this November’s game will be another entertaining encounter.

“It will be an honour for the players who are invited to join and represent our club to take on and test themselves against one of the best sides in the world.

Chris Lendrum, New Zealand Rugby’s general manager, professional rugby and performance, added:

“There’s history between the Barbarians and the All Blacks XV, so we know this will be a competitive and exciting match for the fans and for the players.

“The All Blacks XV are a critical development pathway for New Zealand Rugby. Growing our next tier of talent is crucial as we look towards a busy international calendar in 2026 and 2027.

“It’s important for this team to face a variety of high-quality opponents each year to continue progressing, and the Barbarians are no exception.”

Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Friday 8 August priced from £35 for Adults and £17.50 for Kids (U16) via Ticketmaster and Brentford FC.

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Tickets will be available to Brentfod FC season ticket holders, premium seat holders and members at 10am on Thursday 7 August via their own ticketing platform.

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