As part of their 2023 World cup preparation, the Irish rugby team will be playing three warm-ups this August, before the tournament kicks off in September.
Below, we have all the relevant info you will need for the games.
Who Will They Play In The Warm-Ups?
Ireland will face off against Italy, England, and Samoa.
When Are The Warm-Ups?
Ireland play Italy on August 5th, England on August 19th and Samoa on August 26th.
Will The Warm-Ups Be Televised?
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Yes, all warm-up fixtures featuring Six Nations sides will be broadcast live on Prime Video.
Can I Buy Tickets For The Warm-Ups?
Tickets for the Italy and England games are available from Ticketmaster.
Ireland Begin Their Prep For The 2023 Rugby World Cup
18 March 2023; Irish rugby : Jonathan Sexton of Ireland celebrates with the Six Nations trophy after the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and England at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
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Below is a full list of the warm-ups and World Cup fixtures, complete with kick-off and venue information, taken from the Irish rugby website.
Bank of Ireland Nations Series Fixtures
- Saturday 5th August, Ireland v Italy – Aviva Stadium, 8pm
- Saturday 19th August, Ireland v England – Aviva Stadium, 5.30pm
- Saturday 26th August, Ireland v Samoa, Stade Jean-Dauger, 9pm local time/8pm Irish time
Rugby World Cup 2023 Fixtures
Pool B:
- Saturday 9th September, Ireland v Romania – Stade de Bordeaux, 3.30pm local time/2.30pm Irish time
- Saturday 16th September, Ireland v Tonga – Stade de la Beaujoire, 9pm local time/8pm Irish time
- Saturday 23rd September, Ireland v South Africa – Stade de France, 9pm local time/8pm Irish time
- Saturday 7th October, Ireland v Scotland – Stade de France, 9pm local time/8pm Irish time.
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