IRFU confirms times of August internationals

Rugby : The IRFU has confirmed the kick-off times for the Guinness Summer Series matches against France and England.

Rugby: The IRFU has confirmed the kick-off times for the Guinness Summer Series matches against France and England.

Ireland host their Six Nations rivals at the Aviva Stadium in August, ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand.

The match against France will be take place on the 20th at 5pm, while England visit on the 27th for a 2.30pm kick-off.

The meeting with France will be the second between the teams in a week, after Ireland travel to Bordeaux for a game on the 13th.

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Declan Kidney’s side will begin preparations for the trip to the southern hemisphere with a match against Scotland at Murrayfield on August 6th.

Ticket prices for the Guinness Summer Series range from €10 for schoolboy/schoolgirl tickets to €50 for premium level seats.

“There is fantastic value available for families with tickets available for two adults and two children for just €60,” read an IRFU statement this afternoon.