Scott Bemand's Ireland side will take on the Black Ferns in their third and final pool game in Brighton next September
Ireland's 2025 World Cup showdown with defending champions New Zealand will be the final game of their pool series.
Scott Bemand's side caused a big upset by defeating the Black Ferns in their recent WXVI encounter in Canada, a result that helped propel them into second place in the tournament. World Rugby has today confirmed the Pool schedule for Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, with Ireland set to open their tournament against Japan at Franklin's Gardens next August.READ MORE: Ireland women rugby stars hail insane victory over New Zealand in WXVI opener
Bemand's side were last week drawn in Pool C alongside New Zealand, Japan and Spain, and Ireland will face the Sakura Fifteen in their campaign opener in Northampton on Sunday, 24 August . Ireland will then go head-to-head with Spain in their second outing at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday, 31 August , before concluding the Pool stages against the Black Ferns at Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium on Sunday, 7 September .Fans will have the opportunity to apply for tickets for all matches from 11am on Tuesday, 5 November until 11am on Tuesday, 19 November.Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts.
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