Ireland women’s team to take on Australia in Ravenhill
Ireland celebrate a try during the Six Nations
Ireland's women will take on Australia in September as part of the IRFU's 150th anniversary celebrations.
The fixture will be held at Ravenhill and offers Scott Bemand's side a valuable opportunity to build on their Six Nations campaign and get some high quality match practice ahead of their daunting WXV1 campaign.
The Wallaroos are the fifth-ranked side in the world and will offer a stern test, having come off the back of a summer of competitive games.
“We are really pleased to add this Test match into our fixture list at the start of next season, providing the squad with a valuable preparation window ahead of our WXV campaign in September and October," Bemand said.
“Australia will be coming off the Pacific Four competition, which kicks off this month. It’s a great chance for us to play an opponent with a different game style.
"The added backdrop of this match kicking off Irish Rugby’s 150th Anniversary celebrations will make it an occasion to remember and we look forward to getting back up to Belfast where we have received incredible support during the Six Nations.”
