GIO Stadium Canberra will host a Wallabies vs Ireland match on July 4th as both teams prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh highlighted Canberra's passionate rugby community, noting the city's record crowd for the Brumbies vs British & Irish Lions game last year. This will be the Wallabies' first Test at GIO Stadium in a decade and their inaugural match against Ireland in Canberra.

The sides will then travel to Sydney for Ireland's Nations Championship tour against Japan before their final warm-up in Auckland against New Zealand. Waugh also thanked ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr for supporting Test rugby during this exciting period for Australian rugby. This warm-up provides crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the World Cup, with Canberra's hosting underscoring the city's growing rugby significance.