Ireland will kick off their Under 21 Six Nations campaign in the toughest possible manner with an away game against France in Limoges on Friday the 13th of February.

Ireland Under 21 Six Nations Fixtures.

France U21 v Ireland U21 Date: Friday 13th February Venue: Limoges. K.O.: 19.30hrs Ireland U21 v Wales U21 Date: Fri 20th February. Venue: Galway Sportsground. K.O.: 14.30hrs. England U21 v Ireland U21. Date:Fri 5th March Venue: Gloucester RFC K.O.: 19.30hrs Ireland U21 v Italy U21 Date: Fri 19th March. Venue: Thomond Park, Limerick K.O.: 19.30hrs. Ireland U21 v Scotland U21 Date: Fri 26th March Venue: Blackrock RFC K.O. 14.30hrs