Final Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture: Ireland v Samoa - where and when to watch

Ireland players huddle during an Ireland rugby squad training session at Parc des Sports Jean Dauger in Bayonne, France. PIC: Sportsfileplaceholder image
Ireland players huddle during an Ireland rugby squad training session at Parc des Sports Jean Dauger in Bayonne, France. PIC: Sportsfile
Andy Farrell's men come up against Samoa at Stade Jean-Dauger in Bayonne this weekend.placeholder image
Andy Farrell's men come up against Samoa at Stade Jean-Dauger in Bayonne this weekend.

It will be Ireland's final warm-up fixture ahead of the forthcoming Rugby World Cup in France. In two weeks' time, Ireland take on Romania in their opening group stage encounter in Bordeaux on September 9.

WHERE TO WATCH IRELAND V SAMOA

This Saturday's (August 26) game kicks off at 7.45pm. Coverage of the warm-up contest begins at 7.15pm on RTÉ2.

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