Ireland Men's U20s, sponsored by PwC, will return to Cork for mouthwatering home clashes against England and France in the 2027 U20s Six Nations.
Six Nations have today announced the fixtures, venues and kick off times for the 2027 Championship, with Cullie Tucker's Ireland opening their campaign against England at Virgin Media Park on Friday, 5 February (Kick-off 6.10pm).
Ireland then travel for three consecutive away fixtures: in Treviso to face Italy on Friday, 12 February (Kick-off 7.45pm), in Cardiff to go head-to-head with Wales on Friday, 19 February (Kick-off 7.45pm) and then in Edinburgh for a Round 4 clash with Scotland on Thursday, 4 March (Kick-off 7.15pm).
Ireland will conclude their campaign on Friday, 12 March, when France visit Virgin Media Park (Kick-off 8pm), as the Cork venue hosts the the final Round showdown.
Julie Paterson, Chief of Rugby at Six Nations Rugby, commented: "The U20 Six Nations is one of the most exciting competitions in international rugby. It gives fans the opportunity to discover the stars of tomorrow while giving players across the six nations vital experience competing at the highest level and within a high-performance environment. This is not only preparing them for the future but is strengthening the wider game by nurturing new talent, driving competitive standards, and giving fans another route to engage with the sport through relevant platforms.
"What we saw in 2026 was a Championship that was fiercely competitive on the pitch and increasingly compelling off it. The quality of the rugby is reflected in the audience growth and engagement, so it’s incredibly exciting to see the stars of the future resonating with global fans, cementing the place that the U20 Six Nations holds in the sporting calendar.”
Ticket details for Ireland's home matches will be published shortly.
Ireland U20s Fixtures - 2027 U20s Six Nations:
- Friday, 5 February: Ireland v England, Virgin Media Park, 6.10pm
- Friday, 12 February: Italy v Ireland, Stadio Comunale di Monigo, 7.45pm
- Friday, 19 February: Wales v Ireland, Cardiff Arms Park, 7.45pm
- Thursday, 4 March: Scotland v Ireland, Hive Stadium, 7.15pm
- Friday, 12 March: Ireland v France, Virgin Media Park, 8pm.