Connacht to host Six Nations clash in Galway

Connacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced that the Dexcom Stadium will host the 2026 Women's Six Nations fixture between Ireland and Italy on Saturday, April 18.

In what will be an historic occasion for women's rugby in the province, Connacht will host a senior Ireland women's game for the first time in nearly 20 years, when Ireland played Canada at the old Sportsground in April, 2006.

It will also be the first time that a Women's Six Nations fixture will be played in Connacht.

The Ireland vs Italy fixture in Galway is scheduled for a 5.40pm kick-off on April 18.

Tickets are on sale now at connachtrugby.ie, with prices starting from just €10 for an adult, €5 for U16s, and family tickets from €25. Hospitality tickets will also be available, with further details to follow.

Guinness Women's Six Nations 2026 - Ireland fixtures

Saturday, April 11: England v Ireland, Allianz Stadium (Twickenham), 2.25pm

Saturday, April 18: Ireland v Italy, Dexcom Stadium, Galway, 5.40pm

Saturday, April 25: France v Ireland, TBC, 8.10pm

Saturday, May 9: Ireland v Wales, Affidea Stadium, Belfast, 6.30pm

Sunday, May 17: Ireland v Scotland, Aviva Stadium, 2.30pm.