In November, Andy Farrell's Ireland team is set to host four top Southern Hemisphere teams at Aviva Stadium as part of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series.The lineup includes games against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji, and Australia in Dublin.
The series will culminate in a special 150th Anniversary Challenge match against Australia, which marks a significant milestone for Irish rugby.
The series kicks off with Ireland facing the All Blacks on November 8 and is then followed by a clash with Argentina on November 15. Fiji will then take on Ireland on November 23, with the series concluding on November 30 as Ireland ends the series against former Joe Schmidt's Australia.
Josh van der Flier wins the back-row competition (Photo By David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Images)Speaking on the announcement, Ireland Head Coach Farrrell said: “This November’s lineup is a hugely exciting one for the Irish Rugby public, and we are looking forward to competing against four hugely talented sides. There is an added dimension to this year’s Autumn Nations Series, with a fourth match against Australia set to mark the IRFU’s 150th celebrations.
“We look forward to testing ourselves against some of the most exciting teams in the world, with whom Ireland has such strong traditions and rivalries. It promises to be a series to remember.”
Ticket prices and broadcast details for the 2024 Autumn Nations Series will be confirmed in due course.
2024 Autumn Nations Series Fixtures:
- Friday, November 8: Ireland vs. New Zealand, Aviva Stadium, 8.10
- Friday, November 15: Ireland vs. Argentina, Aviva Stadium, 8.10
- Saturday, November 23: Ireland v Fiji, Aviva Stadium, 3.10
- Saturday, November 30: Ireland vs. Australia, Aviva Stadium, 3.10
