Ireland Club XV Fixture Against Scotland to Return in February 2026

The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) and Scottish Rugby have confirmed the Club XV fixture will return on Friday 13, February 2026, and will be live streamed on Irish Rugby’s streaming platform, IrishRugby+.

The Club international was first introduced in 2006 and the first game was played against Scotland Clubs.

The team brings together the very best of the players from the Energia All-Ireland League and matches them with their international counterparts. The depth of talent within the domestic club scene, provides a valuable platform for players to gain international experience and represent their clubs at a higher level.

Ireland Club XV have played tests in the past against England Counties, France Fédérale and Portugal Clubs.

Ireland and Scotland will once again contest the Dalriada Cup which was first introduced in 2011 to mark the historic ties between the two nations.

Ireland are the current holders having won the last fixture between the two teams in 2020 following a home and away tournament.

The Ireland Club XV v Scotland Clubs will return with a home fixture on Friday 13, February in Dublin, with an away fixture planned for the 2026/27 season.

Commenting on the return of the Scotland fixture announcement, IRFU Rugby Competitions Manager, Kevin Beggs said:

“We are pleased to confirm the return of the Club XV fixture, against a Scottish Club side. We value our collaboration with Scottish Rugby in reinstating this important event. The Ireland Club XV offers the leading players from the Energia All-Ireland League an opportunity to represent their clubs, families, and the league, while demonstrating the high standards and quality of the competition. We look forward to welcoming the Club XV back to Dublin this February.”

Scottish Rugby’s Director of Rugby Development, Gav Scott, added,

“It is great to see the return of the Club XV side and we welcome the opportunity to continue the legacy of the Dalriada Cup. We brought back the Inter-District Championships in 2023 as a commitment to developing the pathway of the domestic game. The return of the Club XV fixtures will be the pinnacle to this structure as well as allowing for additional competitive match experiences for all players within our full pathway.”