When do Ireland begin their Rugby World Cup campaign in France?

By Tom Byrne
Published 9th Aug 2023, 10:02 BST
Updated 9th Aug 2023, 10:09 BST
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. PIC: Sportsfileplaceholder image
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. PIC: Sportsfile

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is fast approaching as Ireland are preparing for next month's opening game against Romania in Bordeaux.

Andy Farrell's side overcame Italy 33-17 in a warm-up clash at the Aviva Stadium last weekend before the squad travelled to Portugal for this week's training camp.placeholder image
Andy Farrell's side overcame Italy 33-17 in a warm-up clash at the Aviva Stadium last weekend before the squad travelled to Portugal for this week's training camp.

Ireland's next World Cup warm-up fixture is against England at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, August 19.

WHEN DO IRELAND BEGIN THEIR RUGBY WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN?

Ireland take on Romania in their first encounter of the 2023 Rugby World Cup on Saturday, September 9 (KO - 2.30pm Irish time) in Bordeaux's Stade de Bordeaux.

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