Great Britain to access more high-level international competition in 2027

Great Britain will take another step forward in developing its international programme in 2027, with a confirmed series of fixtures in Ireland offering players regular exposure to high-level competition.

Taking place across 5–6 June at University College Dublin, the matches will see GB face Ireland and the visiting Australian Tagaroos, with the potential for additional nations to join the competition subject to final confirmation.

The fixtures form part of a broader push to create more consistent and meaningful international opportunities for Great Britain athletes, supporting progression across the pathway and strengthening preparation for future major events.

The competition will include:

• Men’s Opens

• Women’s Opens

• Mixed Opens

• Men’s Masters

• Women’s Masters

• Mixed Seniors

Gregg Cropper, Great Britain Programme Director said: “This is an important step in strengthening our programme. Creating more regular, high-quality international competition is key to how we move forward, but it also has to connect to everything else we’re building.

“Our camps, selection processes and player pathway all need to lead somewhere meaningful, and opportunities like this give players the chance to test themselves, adapt to different styles and build the experience needed to perform at the highest level. 

“It’s about joining the dots between preparation and performance, and raising standards across the board.”

While the immediate focus remains firmly on the B&I Cup and the Tag World Cup in October, the confirmation of 2027 fixtures gives the programme valuable clarity and continuity. It means players and coaches can already see the next step beyond this year, which is a key part of building sustained performance rather than isolated campaigns.