Ireland A will kick-off the November rugby internationals with a match against Tonga at Ravenhill before taking on the Argentina Jaguars at Shamrock Rovers’ Tallaght Stadium a fortnight later, the IRFU has confirmed.

The Belfast game against Tonga on November 13th will open an exciting two weeks of rugby in which the senior side takes on Australia, Fiji and South Africa.

"These games will provide a great spectacle for the rugby fans in both Belfast and Tallaght as the Ireland A team will contain some of the top emerging talent in Irish Rugby. In terms of international experience, this will be vital as the national management continue to develop the depth of the international squads," IRFU director of rugby Eddie Wigglesworth said today.

"We are particularly excited about holding the first ever international game in Tallaght, something that we were conscious of when we selected the venue in terms of game development.

“The Tallaght Project, which began in 2001, has exposed over 6,000 children and adults to the game in the area to the point where Tallaght Rugby club has become a focal point in the local community.

“The game against the Argentina Jaguars continues that legacy by bringing international rugby to Tallaght to be enjoyed by current and prospective rugby players and supporters."

International Rugby in November

Ireland A v Tonga, Friday, November 13th, Ravenhill, Belfast (KO - TBC)

Ireland v Australia, Sunday, November 15th, Croke Park, Dublin (KO - 3pm)

Ireland v Fiji, Saturday, November 21st, RDS, Dublin (KO 5.15pm)

Ireland A v Argentina Jaguars, Friday, November 27th,Tallaght Stadium, Dublin (KO - TBC)

Ireland v South Africa, Saturday, November 28th, Croke Park, Dublin (KO - 2.30pm)