Japan will play host to Ireland in the second round of the 2026 Nations Championship as both sides make the trip to Australia for this fixture.
Japan comfortably defeated Italy in their opening match of the new Nations Championship, while Ireland secured a famous narrow away victory against Australia.
Despite Japan's opening match taking place on home soil, the 'hosts' for this fixture will need to travel down under, with the two nations agreeing to face off at a neutral venue.
How to watch Japan v Ireland, live stream and TV channel
Japan v Ireland will be available to watch live in the UK on ITV 1 and STV.
Live streaming of Japan v Ireland is also available via ITV X and STV Player.
Japan v Ireland start time, date and venue
Japan v Ireland will be played at Newcastle Stadium in Newcastle, Australia and will get underway at 11:10 BST on Saturday 11th July.
Japan v Ireland head-to-head stats
Japan wins | 1 |
Draws | 0 |
Ireland wins | 10 |
