Ireland to face Japan in Northampton cup opener
Ireland will open their 2025 Women's World Cup campaign with a contest against Japan at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton on Sunday, 24 August.
Franklin's Gardens will again be the venue for the Ireland side's second Pool C contest against Spain on 31 August before they face defending world champions New Zealand at Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium on 7 September.
The top two teams in Pool C will progress to the quarter-finals.
Scott Bemand's Ireland side earned a surprise win over New Zealand in their opening WXV1 game in Vancouver earlier this month.
Supporters will be able to apply for World Cup tickets from 11:00 GMT on Tuesday, 5 November until Tuesday, 19 November.
IRELAND'S WORLD CUP POOL C FIXTURES
24 August - Ireland v Japan, Franklin's Gardens, 12:00 BST
31 August - Ireland v Spain, Franklin's Gardens, 12:00
7 September - Ireland v New Zealand, Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium, 14:45