The Ireland Women’s Rugby team will welcome Guinness Women’s Six Nations rivals Scotland to Virgin Media Park in Cork on Saturday, 2 August before going head-to-head with Canada in their final warm-up match before the Women’s Rugby World Cup in England on Saturday, 9 August at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Head Coach Scott Bemand will assemble an extended training squad at the IRFU High Performance Centre in June to begin preparations for the tournament, with the outings against Scotland and number two ranked side Canada forming a key part of the team’s build-up to their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener against Japan at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday, 24 August.

Ireland will then face further Pool C outings against Spain in Northampton on Sunday, 31 August and New Zealand in Brighton on Sunday, 7 September.

“We are delighted to confirm our two warm-up fixtures against quality opposition in the build up to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025,” said  Bemand.

“Our pre-season block that will run throughout June and July in Dublin will be designed to test and prepare the extended squad, ensuring we are in the best possible shape for the tournament ahead, and getting the opportunity for valuable match minutes and exposure is vitally important.”

“Additionally, to get the chance to play two home matches before departing for England is an exciting prospect as we want to engage and connect with our supporters, building on the strong level of support we have received throughout the current Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign.”

“We look forward to returning to Cork and Belfast in August and growing our wave further ahead of Women’s Rugby World Cup.”

Kick-off times and broadcast and ticket details for Ireland’s two Summer Test matches will be confirmed in due course.

Summer Test Matches – Ireland Fixtures:

  • Saturday, 2 August: Ireland v Scotland, Virgin Media Park, Cork
  • Saturday, 9 August: Ireland v Canada, Kingspan Stadium, Belfast

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – Ireland Fixtures:

  • Sunday, 24 August: Ireland v Japan, Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton, 12pm
  • Sunday, 31 August: Ireland v Spain, Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton, 12pm
  • Sunday, 7 September: Ireland v New Zealand, Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium, Brighton, 2.45pm.

 

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