Exciting news… Belfast to welcome back Ireland for Women’s Six Nations rugby clash with France

IRELAND will return to Belfast and Cork for two mouthwatering Guinness Women’s Six Nations home clashes in 2025, as Scott Bemand’s side begin the countdown to next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup.

After a memorable 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 the home fixtures against France and England respectively.

Bemand’s side will open their campaign against France in Belfast on Saturday, March 22 (kick-off 1.00pm), with tickets for the Round 1 encounter now on sale via the links below.

Kingspan Stadium has played host to a number of memorable victories for Ireland in recent seasons, most notably last year’s Guinness Six Nations defeat of Scotland to clinch third spot and Women’s Rugby World Cup qualification, while September’s win over Australia was the perfect start to Irish Rugby’s 150th Year Celebrations.

After a Round 2 trip to Italy on Sunday, March 30 (kick-off 3.00pm), Ireland will return home to Cork as they go head-to-head with England on Saturday, April 12 (kick-off 4.45pm).

Both Ireland Women and Ireland U20s have received huge support at Virgin Media Park over the last number of years and with the Women’s Rugby World Cup just around the corner, the team will hope for another record attendance in Cork next April.

Bemand’s side conclude the 2025 Championship with away fixtures against Wales on Sunday, April 20 (Kick-off 3.00pm) and Scotland on Saturday, April 26 (kick-off 12.15pm).

Ticketing Details for Ireland v France

Tickets, priced from just £10 for adults and £5 for juniors are available to purchase now at Ticketmaster.

Ulster Rugby’s affiliated clubs and schools can avail of a special group booking rate of 20% off groups of 10 or more. Requests for group bookings should be sent via the club/school secretary to tickets@ulsterrugby.com.

FREE Ticket for Season Ticket Holders

Ulster Rugby Season Ticket holders can claim one free match ticket for each Season Ticket held on account. Further information on how to claim this will be emailed to all Season Ticket holders.