Down south.

Six Nations rugby will be played in Cork for the first time as the Ireland U20s’ two 2019 Six Nations home fixtures have been confirmed to take place at Musgrave Park.

Noel McNamara’s side will host England in Cork on the opening weekend of the U20 Six Nations Championships before welcoming France to Irish Independent Park in Round 4 of the competition.

The Ireland Women’s 2019 Six Nations home fixtures against both England and France will take place at Energia Park in Dublin. Since moving to the Donnybrook venue in 2016 the Ireland Women have enjoyed a strong record of four wins and just two losses in the Six Nations at the Dublin city centre venue.

Ireland women’s coach Adam Griggs will be looking for another strong performance at Energia Park in November as his side take on the USA as they ramp up preparations for next year’s 6 Nations.

Dates, kick-off times and ticket information for the U20s and Womens’ Six Nations fixtures will be confirmed in due course.

2019 6 Nations U20 and Women’s Fixtures

Round 1
Ireland U20 v England U20
Musgrave Park

Ireland Women v England Women
Energia Park

Round 4
Ireland U20 v France U20
Musgrave Park

Ireland Women v France Women
Energia Park

2018 November Women’s Internationals

Ireland Women v USA Women
Energia Park – 18th November 2018 KO 13.00

England Women v Ireland Women
Twickenham Stadium – 24th November 2018 KO 17.40