IRFU bring A game to Tallaght

THE Tallaght Stadium in Dublin will host its first rugby game when Argentina’s Jaguars take on Ireland A on November 27 on the eve of Ireland’s clash with world champions South Africa at Croke Park.

The IRFU also announced yesterday that Ireland A will take on the full Tongan international side at Ravenhill on Friday, November 13 in the first of five international rugby games in Ireland that month.

The A internationals are part of a five-match package of games during the traditional November international window and ticket prices for the A games will be announced shortly. As well as the two A internationals confirmed today, Ireland will play test matches against Australia, Fiji and South Africa in the Guinness series.

The IRFU’s Director of Rugby Eddie Wigglesworth said: “We are particularly excited about holding the first ever international game in Tallaght, something that we were conscious of when we selected the venue in terms of game development. The Tallaght Project, which began in 2001, has exposed over 6,000 children and adults to the game in the area to the point where Tallaght Rugby club has become a focal point in the local community.

“The game against the Argentina Jaguars continues that legacy by bringing international rugby to Tallaght to be enjoyed by current and prospective rugby players and supporters.”

Fixtures:

Friday, Nov 13: Ireland A v Tonga, Ravenhill (ko tbc)

Sunday, Nov 15: Ireland v Australia, Croke Park (3pm)

Saturday, Nov 21: Ireland v Fiji, RDS (5.15)

Friday, Nov 27: Ireland A v Argentina Jaguars, Tallaght Stadium (tbc)

Saturday, Nov 28: Ireland v South Africa, Croke Park (2.30pm).