Kick-Off Times Confirmed For Ireland’s Tour Of Argentina
The UAR (Unión Argentina de Rugby) have confirmed the kick-off times for Ireland’s two Test matches against Argentina next month. Both games against the Pumas will kick off at 3.40pm local time (7.40pm Irish time).
The first Test takes place at the Estadio Centenario in Resistancia in the Chaco Province in the northeast of the country on Saturday, June 7.
The second meeting of Ireland and Argentina will be played at the Estadio José Fierro in Tucumán in north-western Argentina on Saturday, June 14.
The Ireland squad will depart for the two-Test tour on Sunday, June 1, the day after the Rabodirect PRO12 final. Both Tests will be broadcast live on Sky Sports 2 with coverage starting from 7pm Irish time.
Argentina v IRELAND
Saturday, June 7
Estadio Centenario, Resistencia, Chaco
Kick-off 3.40pm local time/7.40pm Irish time
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand); Assistant Referees: Mike Fraser (New Zealand), Jaco van Heerden (South Africa); Television Match Official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)
Argentina v IRELAND
Saturday, June 14
Estadio José Fierro, Tucumán
Kick-off 3.40pm local time/7.40pm Irish time
Referee: Pascal Gauzerre (France); Assistant Referees: Glen Jackson (New Zealand), Lourens van der Merwe (South Africa); Television Match Official: Shaun Veldsman (South Africa)