A second Super League game will be played in Dublin next year.
Warrington Wolves CEO Karl Fitzpatrick has confirmed that a second game will take place in Dublin next year.
The Wolves will take on Wigan Warriors in the Irish capital next season, with the game taking place at the recently renamed and redeveloped Laya Arena, home of Leinster Rugby.
Laya Arena, in the heart of Dublin, has undergone a £45 million transformation this year and holds a capacity of 20,500. The game will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2027, with a second game to take place on Sunday, April 25.
Speaking at a launch event in Manchester this Wednesday afternoon, Fitzpatrick stopped short of saying which two clubs will compete in the second game.
However, Hull Live reported last week that Hull FC’s interest in playing in Dublin had not wavered despite negotiations breaking down with Wakefield Trinity.
The Black and Whites are now seemingly set to take on another opponent in Ireland next term, with full details to be revealed in due course.
Of course, Hull are no strangers to taking on Super League expansion projects. They faced Wigan in Wollongong, New South Wales, eight years ago and expressed an interest in going to Las Vegas next year.
But after opting against the trip to the United States, a game in Ireland is deemed much more viable and is now expected to be finalised soon.
On the decision to play Wigan in Dublin, Fitzpatrick said: “This is another landmark moment for our club, for Super League and for the sport of rugby league.
“Following the success of the Las Vegas and Paris projects, and the appetite shown for taking our game to new audiences, Dublin is the perfect next destination. It is a world-class sporting city with a proven track record of hosting major international events and provides another outstanding opportunity to showcase our sport on the big stage.
“This is about much more than 80 minutes of rugby league. It’s an opportunity to create another unforgettable experience for our supporters, attract new audiences and continue building the profile of Super League beyond its traditional heartlands.”