Uncapped duo two of the big winners in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has included uncapped duo, Munster lock Edwin Edogbo and Ulster scrum-half Nathan Doak, in his squad for the 2026 Six Nations.

Edogbo was due to feature in the Quilter Nations Series in November, but was ruled out through injury, while Doak will provide cover for Jamison Gibson-Park and the fit-again Craig Casey.

Other big winners include Six Nations rookie, winger Tommy O’Brien, and his Leinster team-mate, fly-half Harry Byrne, who has worked his way back up the pecking order after being cast out on loan to Bristol last season.

The four-times capped Byrne will compete with Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley for Ireland’s No.10 jersey.

Munster winger Robert Baloucoune has also been recalled, having won the last of his four caps in November 2022.

Caelan Doris will once again captain Ireland.

Ireland have been been beset by injury with Andrew Porter and Robbie Henshaw missing the start of the competition because of respective calf and knee issues.

Cormac Izuchukwu, Calvin Nash, Jimmy O’Brien, Ryan Baird, Shayne Bolton, Mack Hansen, Jordan Larmour and Paddy McCarthy are also in the treatment room.

Hugo Keenan is present despite not having played this season because of hip surgery that was completed after the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

“I’m getting there,” Keenan said. “I feel I’ve turned the corner in the last couple of weeks.

“I’ve been back out training fully with Leinster the last week or two, so starting to come good.”

The Ireland squad will assemble in Dublin on Sunday before travelling to Quinta do Lago in Portugal for a warm-weather training camp.

Additionally, it has been confirmed that Mick Kearney will return as Team Manager ahead of the start of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations, which kicks off with Ireland’s visit to Paris to play France, on Thursday, February 5th.

Previously Kearney had fulfilled similar positions with Leinster and the Ireland U20s. This will be the Lansdowne man’s third stint as Ireland Team Manager.

Commenting on the squad announcement, Andy Farrell said: “I am delighted to announce the squad for the forthcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations. I believe that we have a talented and committed group who have the aptitude and drive to bring success to Ireland over the coming weeks. The Six Nations is an incredible tournament which brings out the best in players, and I have no doubt that these fixtures will be keenly contested once more.

“The squad has evolved over the last 18 months, with 12 players making their international debuts over the last year alone, and I know how keen this group is to make its mark for Ireland. Led once more by Caelan (Doris), we know that we have to hit the ground running and we’re looking forward to regrouping on Sunday and meeting the challenges ahead in a positive frame of mind.

“In congratulating each of the players on their selection, I am also pleased to welcome back Mick Kearney as Team Manager. Mick is vastly experienced and has played a key role in mentoring a vast number of players for many years. I have no doubt that he will continue to positively influence the squad in this campaign and beyond.”

Ireland Squad – 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations (Club/Province/Test Caps):

Forwards (20):

Tom Ahern (Shannon/Munster)(2)
Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht)(54)
Tadhg Beirne (Lansdowne/Munster)(65)
Jack Boyle (UCD/Leinster)(4)
Thomas Clarkson (Blackrock College/Leinster)(10)
Jack Conan (Old Belvedere/Leinster)(55)
Caelan Doris (St. Mary’s College/Leinster)(55)(captain)
Edwin Edogbo (Cobh Pirates/Munster)*
Tadhg Furlong (Clontarf/Leinster)(82)
Rónan Kelleher (Lansdowne/Leinster)(43)
Jeremy Loughman (Garryowen/Munster)(5)
Joe McCarthy (Dublin University/Leinster)(19)
Michael Milne (UCD/Munster)(2)
Tom O’Toole (Ballynahinch/Ulster)(17)
Cian Prendergast (UCD/Connacht)(8)
James Ryan (UCD/Leinster)(76)
Dan Sheehan (Lansdowne/Leinster)(35)
Tom Stewart (Ballynahinch/Ulster)(4)
Nick Timoney (Queen’s University/Ulster)(6)
Josh van der Flier (UCD/Leinster)(75)

Backs (17):

Bundee Aki (Galwegians/Connacht)(68)
Robert Baloucoune (Enniskillen/Ulster)(4)
Harry Byrne (Lansdowne/Leinster)(4)
Craig Casey (Shannon/Munster)(24)
Jack Crowley (Cork Constitution/Munster)(30)
Nathan Doak (Banbridge/Ulster)*
Tom Farrell (Lansdowne/Munster)(2)
Ciaran Frawley (UCD/Leinster)(9)
Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster)(46)
Hugo Keenan (UCD/Leinster)(46)
James Lowe (Leinster)(43)
Stuart McCloskey (Bangor/Ulster)(23)
Tommy O’Brien (Blackrock College/Leinster)(6)
Jamie Osborne (Naas/Leinster)(10)
Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne/Leinster)(13)
Garry Ringrose (UCD/Leinster)(69)
Jacob Stockdale (Lurgan/Ulster)(40)

*Denotes uncapped player