A brand new tournament has been created for November.
Ireland will play six test matches before the end of this year.
Andy Farrell's side are set to complete their Guinness Six Nations campaign with games against Italy and France in October.
They'll then have a two-week break before taking on Fiji, Wales and England in a new eight-team tournament which gets underway in mid-November.
Former Ireland out-half Ronan O'Gara says an interesting period ahead:
Milltown Miss Out On Provincial Final Appearance
Tinahely proved too strong for the Westmeath winners.
Birr Suffer Semi-Final Defeat In Leinster Camogie Championship
Dicksboro were too strong for the Offaly champions.
Portlaoise Panthers Suffer Defeat In Women's Super League
The club have recorded just one win so far this season.
Portarlington Seal Quarter Final Spot In Leinster Championship
The Laois champions were too strong for the challenge of Old Leighlin.
Buccaneers Searching For Back To Back AIL Wins
Navan are the visitors this weekend.
Leinster Final Place On The Line For Birr
The Offaly Champions have a tough challenge this weekend.
Portarlington Begin Leinster Journey Away To Carlow Champions
Old Leighlin are the opposition for the Laois winners.
Provincial Final The Goal For Milltown
Tinahely stand in the way of the Westmeath champions.
Portlaoise Panthers Face Tough Test Away In Limerick
Jack Scully's side have won all of their games so far.
Laois Author Recounts First Meeting With F1 Legend Eddie Jordan
The former F1 team owner died from prostate cancer earlier this year.
Offaly GAA Calls For End To Allianz Sponsorship
Allianz has been sponsoring the GAA's National League campaign since 1993.
Social Finance Boosts Westmeath Boat Club
Athlone Boat Club are beneficiaries of the Social Finance Foundation.
AIL Changes Make Sense - Darin Claasen
The AIL will undergo a league restructure next season.
Returning To Winning Ways The Goal For Portlaoise Panthers
Panthers are looking to win their first game since the opening round.
Five Athlone Town Players Named In Team Of The Season
Town secured a league and cup double this season.
Westmeath SFC: Coralstown Kinnegad Manager Proud Of His Team's Efforts
The club's wait for a first title since 1996 continues.
13 Medals For Team Ireland At European U15 Championships
Midlands boxers came home with gold, silver and bronze medals.
Offaly SFC: Agony For Ferbane Once Again
Ger Rafferty's side suffered a late defeat to Tullamore on Sunday.
Westmeath SFC: The Down's Show Their Class To Win Championship
It's the club's second title in four seasons.
Portlaoise Panthers Keep Up 100% Record
Rich Ashu was the star performer for his side.
