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Ireland A face off against England A in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies on Fri 6th February 2026 at Thomond Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:15 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 21:15 SAST, 08:15 NZST in New Zealand, 06:15 AEST in Australia and 11:15 EST in the US.
England A won the last encounter but England A are in the best form of their last 5 games.
The official squads for Ireland A vs England A will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Charlie Atkinson has kicked a conversion.
England A are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ethan Roots picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
The England A supporters go wild as Billy Searle successfully kicks the conversion.
Great hands by England A leads to a try for Cadan Murley
The touch judges raise their flags as Billy Searle kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by England A results in a try for Ollie Hassell-Collins.
Billy Searle adds the two points for England A.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as George Kloska dots the ball down from close range.
Fineen Wycherley (Ireland A) is shown a yellow card
Ciaran Frawley does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
A perfectly weighted kick allows Joshua Kenny to score the try.
Billy Searle does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pick and go results in a try for England A as Harry Randall goes over.
The pressure has finally told as Ollie Hassell-Collins scores from close range.
Ciaran Frawley makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Ireland A are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Brian Gleeson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
England A are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Billy Searle picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Billy Searle has kicked a conversion.
Ethan Roots scores the try from close range.