IRFU confirms Aviva Stadium for England and Galway for France in 2027 Women's Six Nations
The IRFU has confirmed Ireland's home venues for the 2027 Women's Six Nations: the Aviva Stadium in Dublin for England, and Dexcom Stadium in Galway for France.
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The story, neutrally told
The Irish Rugby Football Union confirmed on 30 September the home venues for Ireland's 2027 Women's Six Nations campaign. Irish IndependentRC “The IRFU confirmed the home venues for the 2027 championship today.” Read at Irish Independent ↗ CNAN “the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Wednesday” Read at CNA ↗ Ireland will host world champions England at Dublin's Aviva Stadium next May; CNA gives the date as 8 May. Irish IndependentRC “Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium next May for their Women's Six Nations game with world champions England” Read at Irish Independent ↗ CNAN “The fixture is scheduled for May 8.” Read at CNA ↗ Dexcom Stadium in Galway will host Ireland's second-round game with France. Irish IndependentRC “Dexcom Stadium in Galway will host their second round game with France.” Read at Irish Independent ↗
Ireland played their first standalone fixture at the Aviva in May, a 54-5 win over Scotland watched by 31,294, a record for a women's rugby match in Ireland. CNAN “31,294 supporters - a record attendance for a women's rugby match in Ireland - turned out for a 54-5 win over Scotland” Read at CNA ↗ That result secured third place in the Six Nations for Ireland. CNAN “which sealed third place in the Six Nations for the hosts” Read at CNA ↗ England arrive after their eighth successive Six Nations title and a 41-match unbeaten run, and the 51,700-capacity Aviva may draw an even bigger crowd. CNAN “fresh from their eighth successive Six Nations title and on a 41-match unbeaten run”“is likely to draw an even bigger crowd to the Aviva, which has a 51,700 capacity” Read at CNA ↗
Captain Erin King, quoted in an IRFU statement, called the return to the Aviva a "landmark experience" and said the group is excited to go back. CNAN “we're really excited to be returning to the home of Irish Rugby in 2027," captain Erin King said in an IRFU statement.” Read at CNA ↗ For comparison, a tournament record 77,120 attended England v Ireland at Twickenham in this year's Six Nations. CNAN “A tournament record attendance of 77,120 turned out when England and Ireland met at Twickenham in this year's Six Nations.” Read at CNA ↗
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Left0 outlets
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Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Wire-style report led by the England match at the Aviva, stressing record crowds and England's dominance.
- Emphasis
- Attendance records, England's eighth successive title and 41-match unbeaten run, and the captain's quote.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the Galway match against France.
- Charged language
- “record-breaking crowd”
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“look set to play in front of a record-breaking crowd during next year's Six Nations” — CNA
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Irish home-market report listing both confirmed home venues, with England at the Aviva and France in Galway.
- Emphasis
- Both home venues, including the Galway fixture with France.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Gives no attendance figures, match date or captain's comments in the material available.
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“Ireland host world champions England at Aviva Stadium, France travel to Galway” — Irish Independent
What every side reports
- The IRFU confirmed the venues on 30 September 2026.
- Ireland host world champions England at the Aviva Stadium in May 2027.
Irish Rugby Football Union organisation
Announced the home venues and issued a statement with player comments.
“The IRFU confirmed the home venues for the 2027 championship today.” — Irish Independent
Ireland women's rugby team organisation
Captain Erin King says returning to the Aviva is exciting after the record crowd last season.
“To have that record-breaking crowd behind us and feel the support from the moment we ran out was really special.” — CNA
Left0 articles
No coverage yet.
Centre1 article
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CNAN ·
Ireland women to welcome world champions England to Aviva Stadium for first time
Neutral Reports the Aviva fixture through records and England's form, with a quote from Erin King.
Right1 article
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Neutral Announcement report naming both home venues, with England billed as world champions.
- 30 Sep 12:01 First Irish IndependentRC Women’s Six Nations 2027: Ireland host world champions England at Aviva Stadium, France travel to Galway
- 30 Sep 14:54 +2h 53m CNAN Ireland women to welcome world champions England to Aviva Stadium for first time
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