Ireland's WXV3 fixtures announced by World Rugby

The new women's international XV's competition aims to increase the competitiveness, reach and impact of elite women's rugby.

NEW ERA: Scott Bemand will take on his first tournament as Ireland Women's head coach when they face Kazakhstan in Dubai on October 13 in World Rugby's new women's international competition WXV3. Pic: ©INPHO/Craig Watson

Scott Bemand will take on his first tournament as Ireland Women's head coach when they face Kazakhstan in Dubai on October 13 in World Rugby's new women's international competition WXV3. 

Ireland will play their games in Dubai's iconic The Sevens Stadium with their first game taking place on Friday October 13 when they face Kazakhstan in a double-header with Fiji and Colombia. Spain will take on Kenya on Saturday October 14.