Ireland v France - Autumn International

Ireland versus France has become one of the biggest fixtures in world rugby. Both teams have been operating at the very top of the game, and their meetings are consistently among the best international matches of the season.

What to Expect

The Aviva Stadium on an international weekend is a brilliant atmosphere. 51,700 fans creating a wall of noise, the Ireland team running out to the Fields of Athenry, and the anticipation of a match between two sides capable of producing world-class rugby. These are the kind of occasions that remind you why test match rugby is the pinnacle of the sport.

Good to Know

• Tickets are extremely difficult to get - IRFU members have priority

• Check the IRFU website and authorised resellers

• Pubs around Ballsbridge and Sandymount fill up on match days

• The atmosphere around the stadium starts building hours before kick-off

Getting There

The Aviva Stadium is on Lansdowne Road. The DART to Lansdowne Road station puts you right at the ground. Dublin Bus routes 4, 7, and 18 serve the area. Walking from the city centre takes about 25 minutes along the canal.