Ireland Women Host Scotland Stand-Alone Six Nations Aviva 2026

Ireland's women's rugby team will play their first standalone Women's Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium on May 17, 2026, hosting Scotland in the Round 5 finale. This will be their second appearance at the Aviva Stadium, the first since 2014 when they played Italy as part of a double-header alongside the men's team. The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) emphasized this milestone as part of their broader strategy to grow women's rugby, building on the strong support seen during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. The team, led by coach Scott Bemand, will open their 2026 Six Nations campaign against England at Twickenham and have home games against Italy and Wales, with venues to be announced. Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan described the Aviva Stadium game as a special achievement, reflecting years of aspiration and hard work. Tickets for the historic match are available, with the IRFU aiming for a record-breaking crowd to support the team.