Belfast and Cork to host Ireland Women's Six Nations games

Ireland will play their home Guinness Women's Six Nations games against France and England in Belfast and Cork, respectively.

After a second-place finish at WXV1 in Vancouver last month, Ireland now turn their attention to the 2025 championship with Kingspan Stadium in Belfast and Virgin Media Park in Cork confirmed as the host venues for fixtures against France on 22 March, and England on 12 April.

Scott Bemand’s side, who finished third in last season’s Six Nations, start the campaign against Les Bleues before a trip to Italy on 30 March.

The Cork match-up with England takes place a fortnight later, with Ireland away to Wales on 20 April.

They finish the tournament with a clash against Scotland in Edinburgh on 26 April.

2025 Women’s Six Nations Fixtures

Saturday, 22 March: Ireland v France, 1pm, Kingspan Stadium, Belfast

Sunday, 30 March: Italy v Ireland, 3pm, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma

Saturday, 12 April: Ireland v England, 4.45pm, Virgin Media Park, Cork

Sunday, 20 April: Wales v Ireland, 3pm, Rodney Parade, Newport

Saturday, 26 April: Scotland v Ireland, 12.15pm, Hive Stadium, Edinburgh

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