Irish rugby national team to play Six Nations fixture in Connacht
Dexcom Stadium, Galway 25/11/2025 A view of the new stand at the Dexcom Stadium Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie
It’s set to be a landmark Guinness Women’s Six Nations for Ireland in 2026 as Scott Bemand‘s side grow the Green Wave by playing their home fixtures in Galway, Belfast and Dublin.
With Aviva Stadium already confirmed for a historic clash against Scotland in May, the IRFU is today delighted to confirm Dexcom Stadium in Galway and Affidea Stadium in Belfast as host venues for Ireland’s other home Championship venues for 2026.
Ireland will open their Guinness Women’s Six Nations away to England at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, 11 April (Kick-off 2.25pm) before returning home to host Italy at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday, 18 April (Kick-off 5.40pm), in what will be another milestone occasion for Irish Rugby.
The newly renovated Home of Connacht Rugby – which officially opens in January – will play host to its first Guinness Women’s Six Nations match with Ireland Women’s only previous appearance in Galway being a 15-8 victory over Canada in April 2006.
Three huge home matches in Galway, Belfast and Dublin in 2026! ð
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Saturday, 11 April: England v Ireland, Allianz Stadium, 2.25pm
Saturday, 18 April: Ireland v Italy, Dexcom Stadium, 5.40pm
Saturday, 25 April: France v Ireland, TBC, 8.10pm
Saturday, 9 May: Ireland v Wales, Affidea Stadium, 6.30pm
Sunday, 17 May: Ireland v Scotland, Aviva Stadium, 2.30pm
