Ireland begin their Nations Championship Northern Series campaign against Argentina on Friday, November 6, 2026. The match marks the start of Ireland's path toward the Rugby World Cup, with the team facing the Pumas in the opening fixture of the Northern Series.
The encounter is part of the newly structured Nations Championship, which serves as a key preparation tournament ahead of the global showpiece. Ireland will look to build momentum in the series as they fine-tune their squad for World Cup contention.
BBC Sport NI senior journalist Jonathan Bradley reports on the buildup to the match, highlighting the significance of the series for Ireland's World Cup aspirations.
