In June 2013, Ireland toured North America, playing test matches against Canada and the United States.

Man of the Match: Ian Madigan (Ireland) Touch judges: Bryan Arciero (Canada) Chris Assmus (Canada) Notes: Man of the Match: Fergus McFadden (Ireland) Touch judges: Nick Ricono (United States) Ed Gardner (United States) Notes: Caps and ages are to first test date, 8 June Note: Flags indicate national union for the club/province as defined by World Rugby.

[5] Leinster's head coach Joe Schmidt was named as Kidney's replacement, but will be unable to fill the role for Ireland's Summer Tour.

Peter O'Mahony was named as his replacement in terms of captaincy, and Seán Cronin filled the void left in the hookers.

Ahead of the test against Canada, Ireland then lost Simon Zebo to the Lions.