Irish Rugby Fixtures 2026 & 2027: Every Ireland match, date, kick-off time & TV channel
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Big season.
Ireland have a packed international schedule ahead as Andy Farrell’s side build towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The remaining months of 2026 will see Ireland host Argentina, Fiji and South Africa in the Nations Championship before travelling to London for the competition’s inaugural Finals Weekend.
Ireland will then play five matches in the 2027 Six Nations, followed by their World Cup preparations and the tournament itself.
All kick-off times below are listed in Irish time.
November 2026
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Venue | Kick-off | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 6 | Ireland v Argentina | Nations Championship | Aviva Stadium | 8.10pm | Virgin Media |
| Saturday, November 14 | Ireland v Fiji | Nations Championship | Aviva Stadium | 8.10pm | Virgin Media |
| Saturday, November 21 | Ireland v South Africa | Nations Championship | Aviva Stadium | 4.40pm | Virgin Media |
| November 28–30 | Ireland v TBC | Nations Championship Finals | London | TBC | Virgin Media |
Ireland’s opponent during the Finals Weekend will be determined by the final standings. Each northern hemisphere team will face the corresponding finisher from the southern hemisphere group.
February 2027
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Venue | Kick-off | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, February 5 | Ireland v England | Six Nations | Aviva Stadium | 8.10pm | RTÉ/Virgin Media TBC |
| Saturday, February 13 | Italy v Ireland | Six Nations | Stadio Olimpico | 2.10pm | RTÉ/Virgin Media TBC |
| Saturday, February 20 | Wales v Ireland | Six Nations | Principality Stadium | 2.10pm | RTÉ/Virgin Media TBC |
March 2027
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Venue | Kick-off | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 5 | Scotland v Ireland | Six Nations | Murrayfield | 8.10pm | RTÉ/Virgin Media TBC |
| Saturday, March 13 | Ireland v France | Six Nations | Aviva Stadium | 8.10pm | RTÉ/Virgin Media TBC |
Ireland will play three matches at the Aviva Stadium during the championship, including a Friday-night opener against England and their final game against France.
September 2027
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Venue | Kick-off | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, September 18 | Australia v Ireland | Rugby World Cup warm-up | GIO Stadium, Canberra | TBC | Virgin Media |
Ireland will face the Wallabies in their final warm-up match before the World Cup.
The remainder of Ireland’s pre-tournament fixtures have not yet been announced and will be added once confirmed, with a game against England expected.
October 2027
| Date | Fixture | Competition | Venue | Kick-off | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 4 | Ireland v Portugal | Rugby World Cup | Sydney Football Stadium | 7.15am | TBC |
| Sunday, October 10 | Ireland v Scotland | Rugby World Cup | Perth Stadium | 10.45am | TBC |
| Sunday, October 17 | Ireland v Uruguay | Rugby World Cup | Docklands Stadium, Melbourne | 4.45am | TBC |
Ireland have been drawn in Pool D alongside Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal.
The 2027 tournament will feature a round of 16 for the first time following its expansion to 24 teams. The top two countries in each pool will qualify, along with the four best third-placed teams.
Any further World Cup fixtures will depend on Ireland’s final position in Pool D.
Dates, kick-off times and television selections remain subject to change.
