Ireland face world champions South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in their final Nations Championship pool fixture — the marquee match of Dublin's November 2026 rugby programme.
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Ireland open their inaugural Nations Championship home programme against Argentina under Friday-night lights at the Aviva Stadium. The new biennial competition replaces the traditional autumn internationals.
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