Thomond Park to host Ireland XV-England 'A' clash during Six Nations

England's Ollie Hassell-Collins is tackled by Ireland's Shane Daly during the international friendly match at Ashton Gate. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Munster's Thomond Park will play host as the Ireland XV squad will return to action in 2026 with a Friday night clash against England 'A' during the Six Nations in February.

Following on from November's victory over Spain in Madrid, Ireland XV will host England 'A' in Limerick on Friday, February 6, with kick-off at 7.15pm.

The addition of February's fixture to the calendar follows the recent outing against Spain and last season's Ireland 'A' game against England 'A' in Bristol and will provide a broader pool of players with exposure to the national team environment.

Andy Farrell's Ireland opening their Six Nations campaign in Paris the night before.