PwC Underage Interprovincial Series Fixtures Confirmed for 2026

The fixtures for the 2026 PwC Underage Interprovincial Series have been confirmed, with Ireland’s leading young rugby talent set to compete across four exciting competitions this August.

Sponsored by PwC, the annual series will showcase the next generation of players representing their provinces in the U18 Girls, U18 Clubs, U18 Schools and U19 grades. The competitions provide an important development pathway for players aspiring to progress through the provincial and national age-grade systems.

U18 Girls Interprovincial Series

The U18 Girls Interprovincial Series will once again culminate in Finals Day at Mullingar RFC on Saturday, 30 August, with venues and kick-off times for the round-robin stages to be confirmed.

Round 1 – 8 August
• Munster v Leinster
• Ulster v Connacht

Round 2 – 15 August
• Leinster v Connacht
• Munster v Ulster

Round 3 – 22 August
• Connacht v Munster
• Ulster v Leinster

Finals Day – 30 August
• Mullingar RFC

U18 Clubs Interprovincial Series

The U18 Clubs competition begins in mid-August with provincial pride on the line as the best club players from across the country compete for honours.

Round 1 
• 15 August: Munster v Connacht , Highfield RFC, KO 1pm
• 16 August: Leinster v Ulster, Energia Park, KO 3pm

Round 2 – 22 August
• Connacht v Leinster, Creggs RFC, KO 1pm
• Munster v Ulster, Virgin Media Park, KO 3.15pm

Round 3
• 29 August: Ulster v Connacht, Affidea Stadium, KO 1pm
• 30 August: Leinster v Munster, Energia Park, KO 3pm

U18 Schools Interprovincial Series

The U18 Schools Interprovincial Series will be contested by Leinster, Munster and Ulster across six rounds, with each province playing home and away fixtures against one another. The extended format will provide valuable representative opportunities for emerging schools players throughout August.

Round 1 – 8 August
• Ulster v Munster, Affidea Stadium, KO 1pm

Round 2 – 12 August
• Munster v Leinster, Virgin Media Park, KO 2pm

Round 3 – 16 August
• Leinster v Ulster, Energia Park, KO 1pm

Round 4 – 22 August
• Munster v Ulster, Virgin Media Park, KO 1pm

Round 5 – 26 August
• Ulster v Leinster, Banbridge RFC, KO 1pm

Round 6 – 30 August
• Leinster v Munster, Energia Park, KO 1pm

U19 Interprovincial Series

The U19 Interprovincial Series will see the provinces compete over three rounds in what promises to be a highly competitive campaign.

Round 1
• 15 August: Munster v Connacht, Highfield RFC, KO 3.15pm
• 16 August: Leinster v Ulster, Energia Park, KO 5pm

Round 2 – 22 August
• Connacht v Leinster, Creggs RFC, KO 3.15pm
• Munster v Ulster, Virgin Media Park, KO 5.30pm

Round 3
• 29 August: Ulster v Connacht, Affidea Stadium, KO 3pm
• 30 August: Leinster v Munster, Energia Park, KO 5pm

The 2026 PwC Underage Interprovincial Series promises another exciting month of representative rugby, offering players the opportunity to compete at the highest age-grade level while providing supporters with a glimpse of the future stars of the game.