Ireland player ratings vs Australia | Nations Championship 2026
Ireland player ratings: Andy Farrell's side went into this contest against the Wallabies in their inaugural Nations Championship m…
Ian Cameron
04 Jul 2026, 5:09
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Wallabies player ratings vs Ireland | Nations Championship 2026
The Wallabies have fallen agonisingly short of a Nations Championship win against Ireland, losing 31-33 in Sydney.
Finn Morton
04 Jul 2026, 5:09
Ireland forced into late change moments before Wallabies kick-off
Ireland have been forced into a late change for their Nations Championship opener against Australia after Rob Baloucoune was ruled…
Josh Raisey
04 Jul 2026, 2:29
Dan Sheehan: 'I was sort of more just disappointed for Caelan at the time'
Dan Sheehan admitted getting the call to captain Ireland in their upcoming Nations Championship series “didn’t faze” him.
Ian Cameron
03 Jul 2026, 8:30
Analysis
Sixth-choice loosehead and second-chance inspiration get their biggest Ireland starts
Cian Prendergast and Tom O'Toole were overlooked for parts of their respective careers, but have fought their way to international…
Pat McCarry
03 Jul 2026, 5:13
What Wallabies captain Harry Wilson makes of Ireland’s backrow trio
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson has highlighted the importance of winning collisions at attacking breakdowns before facing Ireland.
Finn Morton
02 Jul 2026, 21:47
The qualities that have primed Carter Gordon for another start on home soil
Carter Gordon will partner ACT Brumbies captain Ryan Lonergan in a new-look halves pairing when the Wallabies take on Ireland.
Finn Morton
02 Jul 2026, 19:48
Andy Farrell defends selection of Ireland’s Sam Prendergast against Australia
Ireland coach Andy Farrell said Sam Prendergast’s selection for Saturday’s Nations Championship opener against Australia has b…
PA
02 Jul 2026, 4:57
Joey Carbery has officially returned to Irish rugby
Leinster Rugby have officially confirmed the return of former Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery to the province - one of the worst kep…
Neil Fissler
02 Jul 2026, 4:21
Joe Schmidt explains new starting Wallabies halves call for Ireland
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has gone with a new starting halves combination for this weekend’s Nations Championship opener again…
Finn Morton
01 Jul 2026, 23:33
Andy Farrell backs Prendergast brothers in team to play Wallabies
Andy Farrell has named his side for Ireland's inaugural Nations Championship Test, with both Prendergast brothers starting in Sydn…
Ned Lester
01 Jul 2026, 22:57
Why Joe Schmidt believes Lachlan Shaw is ready for Wallabies debut
Lachlan Shaw is in line to become Wallaby number 996 after being named on the bench ahead of this weekend’s clash with Ireland.
Finn Morton
01 Jul 2026, 22:51
Jock Campbell earns long-awaited Wallabies return in team to face Ireland
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has sprung a selection shock ahead of the team’s opening Test of the Nations Championship in Sydney.
Finn Morton
01 Jul 2026, 20:16
Champions Cup draw: Saints pitted with Bath as Saracens grouped with 3 winners
Saracens have emerged with arguably the toughest draw of any Gallagher PREM club after being placed in a Investec Champions Cup po…
Josh Raisey
01 Jul 2026, 6:02
Exeter boss makes extraordinary vow after US takeover
Tony Rowe has never been shy about his ambitions for Exeter Chiefs, and he says that he wants to help new owners Black Knight Rugb…
Neil Fissler
01 Jul 2026, 5:22
Analysis
Nations Championship: 'The data shows the north has finally caught up with the south'
A Six Nations statistical deep dive suggests the European nations are no longer trailing their Rugby Championship counterparts.
Nick Bishop
01 Jul 2026, 1:42
