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:
Westmeath Will Enjoy "Competition Of Equals"
Gerry Buckley looks forward to Westmeath's championship opener.
Laois Ready To Leave League Campaign Behind
The O'Moore County return to senior championship action.
Town Looking To Secure Progress In All-Island Cup
Athlone welcome former manager Tommy Hewitt back to the midlands tomorrow.
Joe McDonagh Cup: Laois v Offaly - Commentator's Preview
Jack Nolan and Joe Troy looks forward to the championship opener.
Westmeath And Offaly Minor Hurlers Looking To Continue Winning Ways
It's two wins from two for both counties in tier two of the Leinster Championship so far.
Offaly And Westmeath Gearing Up For Midlands Clash
The town sides will face off the Leinster Ladies Intermediate Championship this weekend.
Offaly GAA Community Mourning The Loss Of Former County Chair
Ollie Daly died on Thursday after struggling with illness.
Town Looking To Bring Clean Sheet Run On The Road
The Westmeath club are heading to Tralee this week.
Dalton Starts For Ireland V England
The Leinster centre is one of two changes to Scott Beamand's side.
Joe McDonagh Cup: Laois v Offaly - Manager's Preview
Willie Maher and Johnny Kelly join Midlands 103 to look forward to this weekend's Championship opener.
Lowry Set To Take On RBC Heritage After Testing Masters Experience
The Offaly golfer finished in tie for 43rd at Augusta last week.
Everything Building Up To Joe McDonagh Cup - Joe Fortune
Westmeath get their campaign underway this weekend.
Egan, Pearson, And O'Neill Recognised In Team Of The Week
Declan Kelly's side face the defending All Ireland champions in the Leinster semi-finals next.
Westmeath Star Robbie Henshaw Opens New Vision Ireland Store
The rugby superstar is encouraging everyone to 'Skip the Skip.'
Henshaw Basking In La Rochelle Afterglow
The former Buccaneers player is thrilled to have overcome the defending European champions.
Laois Ladies Steel Themselves For Testing Senior Championship Campaign
The O'Moore County were relegated to Division Three this season.
Offaly's U20 Football Season Ends On Disappointing Note
Carlow ran out convincing winners on their SETU grounds on Tuesday night.
Laois Under-20s Fall At Quarter-Final Hurdle
The O'Moore County left Ashbourne with a defeat.
Women Leading The Way In Weightlifting - Ailbhe Mulvihill
The Irish athlete believes women are leading Irish weightlifting forward.
CCFL: St Peter's Close In On Senior Division Leaders
Willow Park remain clear at the top of the standings.
