Rugby Archives - SportsNewsIreland https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/category/rugby Sports News, Live GAA scores, GAA fixtures Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:12:25 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/www.sportsnewsireland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sni-icon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Rugby Archives - SportsNewsIreland https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/category/rugby 32 32 229439223 Ronan O’Gara Linked With New La Rochelle Contract https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/rugby/rugby_irish/ronan-ogara-linked-with-new-la-rochelle-contract https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/rugby/rugby_irish/ronan-ogara-linked-with-new-la-rochelle-contract#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:12:25 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=36526 Reports in France suggest Ronan O’Gara could extend his stay with La Rochelle until 2031, complicating any potential Leinster approach.

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Ronan O’Gara is reportedly moving closer to a new long-term agreement with La Rochelle amid speculation surrounding the Leinster head coach position.

Ronan O’Gara is reportedly close to agreeing a four-year contract extension that would keep him at La Rochelle until 2031.

The former Ireland and Munster out-half had been widely discussed as a possible candidate to replace Leo Cullen when the Leinster head coach steps down at the end of the 2026-27 season.

However, reports emerging from France suggest O’Gara is preparing to commit his future to La Rochelle and continue his pursuit of a first Top 14 championship.

O’Gara at La Rochelle

Joined coaching team: 2019
Champions Cup titles: 2022 and 2023
Current deal: Runs to 2027
Reported extension: Four years, to 2031

European success in France

O’Gara joined La Rochelle in 2019 following coaching spells with Racing 92 and the Crusaders. He subsequently established the French club as one of Europe’s leading sides.

La Rochelle defeated Leinster in consecutive Champions Cup finals in 2022 and 2023, with O’Gara’s tactical influence and competitive personality becoming central to the club’s identity.

The Top 14 title remains the major prize missing from his La Rochelle record. The club have twice reached the domestic final during his tenure, only to be denied by Toulouse.

What it could mean for Leinster

Cullen’s planned departure has already prompted considerable discussion about who might succeed him in Dublin. O’Gara’s success in France and his familiarity with Irish rugby made him an obvious name to include in that conversation.

A new agreement with La Rochelle would make such a move considerably less likely, although no appointment process has reached a public conclusion.

Leinster chief executive Shane Nolan has said the province is working with the IRFU to identify Cullen’s successor but has declined to discuss individual candidates.

O’Gara has also spoken previously about his ambition to coach Ireland at some point in his career. A contract running until 2031 would not necessarily end that possibility, but it would place any return to Irish rugby much further into the future.

Until an extension is formally announced, O’Gara’s future will remain the subject of speculation. The latest reports nevertheless indicate that La Rochelle are determined to retain the coach who delivered the greatest successes in the club’s history.


The proposed contract extension has been reported but had not been formally confirmed by La Rochelle at the time of publication.

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Leinster Determined to Give Leo Cullen a Winning Farewell https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/rugby/leinster-determined-to-give-leo-cullen-a-winning-farewell https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/rugby/leinster-determined-to-give-leo-cullen-a-winning-farewell#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:04:38 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=36520 Josh van der Flier says Leinster’s players are determined to make Leo Cullen’s final campaign in charge a memorable one.

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Josh van der Flier believes Leinster will have added motivation as the province prepares for its final season under Leo Cullen.

Leinster’s players are determined to send Leo Cullen out on a high as the long-serving head coach begins his final campaign in charge of the province.

Cullen will step away when his current contract expires at the end of the 2026-27 season, bringing his 12-year spell as Leinster head coach to a close.

For Josh van der Flier, Cullen’s departure will represent the end of an era. The Ireland flanker has spent his entire senior provincial career with Cullen as one of the central figures in the Leinster set-up.

Van der Flier said it would be sad to see Cullen leave and that Leinster want to make his final season a good one.

End of a Leinster era

Cullen first represented Leinster as a player in 1998. After two spells with the province and a period with Leicester Tigers, he returned to Dublin and eventually moved into coaching.

He became Leinster’s head coach in 2015 and has overseen one of the most successful periods in the province’s history, including domestic and European honours.

Leinster have continued to compete regularly at the closing stages of the Champions Cup, although their failure to add another European title since the 2018 triumph in Bilbao has brought growing scrutiny.

Van der Flier defends Cullen

Van der Flier expressed sympathy for the criticism Cullen has faced following Leinster’s recent European disappointments. He argued that the outcome of major knockout matches can turn on individual moments that cannot always be placed at the head coach’s door.

The 33-year-old is entering another important season of his own. After Ireland’s demanding summer programme in Australia and New Zealand, he has been reviewing his performances with Leinster’s coaches and identifying areas in which he can continue to improve.

The 2027 Rugby World Cup also remains on the horizon. Van der Flier has already appeared at two World Cups and will hope to remain a central part of Andy Farrell’s plans for the tournament in Australia.

Before that, Leinster have a full season and several major trophies to contest. Cullen’s confirmed departure gives the campaign an added storyline, but the province will want the focus to remain firmly on performances rather than allowing the year to become an extended farewell.

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How to watch RC Vannes v Connacht Rugby live tonight – TV and stream details https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/rugby/rugby_irish/how-to-watch-rc-vannes-v-connacht-rugby-live-tonight-tv-and-stream-details https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/rugby/rugby_irish/how-to-watch-rc-vannes-v-connacht-rugby-live-tonight-tv-and-stream-details#respond Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:04:33 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=36506 How to watch RC Vannes v Connacht Rugby live tonight – TV and stream details Connacht Rugby play their first pre-season fixture of the new campaign this evening when they take on RC Vannes in France. The game kicks off at 6pm Irish time (7pm local time) at Stade de la Rabine and supporters in […]

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How to watch RC Vannes v Connacht Rugby live tonight – TV and stream details

Connacht Rugby play their first pre-season fixture of the new campaign this evening when they take on RC Vannes in France.

The game kicks off at 6pm Irish time (7pm local time) at Stade de la Rabine and supporters in Ireland will be able to watch the match live and free on the Rugby Vannes YouTube channel.

How to watch Vannes v Connacht Rugby

  • Fixture: RC Vannes v Connacht Rugby
  • Date: Friday, August 28
  • Kick-off: 6pm Irish time / 7pm local time
  • Venue: Stade de la Rabine, Vannes
  • Live stream: Rugby Vannes YouTube channel

The game offers Connacht supporters their first look at Stuart Lancaster’s side in match action ahead of the new season, with a 28-man squad travelling to France.

There is particular interest in the return of Mack Hansen and Byron Ralston, who are both named in the starting XV following lengthy injury layoffs.

Hansen starts on the left wing, with Ralston at inside centre. Sam Gilbert starts at full-back, while Shane Jennings and John Devine complete the outside backs.

Josh Ioane and Colm Reilly form the half-back partnership.

New signings Jerry Cahir and Thomas Connolly are among the extended replacements, while a number of Connacht Academy players will also get an opportunity to impress.

David Walsh, Max Flynn, Bobby Power, Sean Walsh, Daniel Ryan and Albert Lindner are all included among the replacements.

Connacht have been based on the French west coast since Monday as Stuart Lancaster and his coaching team continue preparations for the start of the competitive season against the Stormers on September 25.

Connacht Rugby team v RC Vannes

15. Sam Gilbert
14. Shane Jennings
13. John Devine
12. Byron Ralston
11. Mack Hansen
10. Josh Ioane
9. Colm Reilly
1. Jordan Duggan
2. Eoin de Buitléar
3. Fiachna Barrett
4. Niall Murray
5. David O’Connor
6. Sean O’Brien
7. Shamus Hurley-Langton
8. Paul Boyle

Replacements from

Dylan Tierney-Martin
Jerry Cahir
Thomas Connolly
David Walsh
Max Flynn
Bobby Power
Ben Murphy
Sean Naughton
Sean Walsh
Harry West
Finn Treacy
Daniel Ryan
Albert Lindner

Connacht back at Dexcom Stadium next Saturday

Connacht return home next weekend for a double-header at Dexcom Stadium.

The Connacht Eagles get underway at 2pm, before the senior side face Ealing Trailfinders at 5pm in their next pre-season fixture.

Tonight, however, attention turns to France and the first opportunity to see Lancaster’s Connacht in action, with kick-off against Vannes at 6pm Irish time.

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Peter O’Mahony’s Retirement Shows Elite Performance Doesn’t End When the Final Whistle Blows

For most elite athletes, retirement marks the end of one chapter. For Peter O’Mahony, it’s been the beginning of several.

After calling time on an outstanding rugby career in 2025, the former Munster captain and Ireland international has wasted little time building a portfolio that stretches far beyond the game. From launching businesses to stepping into television, O’Mahony’s post-rugby career highlights a mindset that’s just as disciplined away from the pitch.

Alongside his wife Jessica, O’Mahony recently launched søw-sé, a home and garden brand that has reportedly been five years in development. He’s also co-founded Active Brewing Company, a non-alcoholic beer brand, while making his television debut this year as a rugby pundit for Virgin Media Ireland.

It’s a varied schedule that requires organisation, planning and attention to detail. Traits that helped define his rugby career continue to shape his life after sport.

That same philosophy is reflected in his partnership with Irish storage specialist RackZone.

Based in Ballinasloe, County Galway, RackZone has become one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of garage storage, shelving, workbenches and workspace solutions. O’Mahony has spoken about the importance of keeping everything in its place, with his own garage featuring heavy-duty shelving, organised storage and a dedicated workstation that mirrors the disciplined approach he became known for throughout his playing career.

While many people associate storage solutions with warehouses or commercial premises, they’re increasingly becoming an essential part of home businesses, workshops, garages and home gyms. RackZone’s range includes garage shelving, workbenches, storage boxes, plastic lockers, steel lockers and adjustable standing desks, helping homeowners and professionals create organised workspaces that improve productivity.

O’Mahony isn’t the only elite Irish sportsman relying on organisation behind the scenes.

RackZone’s other sporting ambassador, James Deane, has enjoyed one of the biggest months of his remarkable motorsport career.

The Cork driver, already a five-time Formula Drift champion and seven-time European Drift champion, recently made his FIA European Rallycross Championship debut at Mondello Park. Competing against vastly more experienced rallycross drivers with just four practice laps under his belt, Deane secured an impressive second-place finish in his class.

Speaking after the event, he admitted the podium exceeded expectations.

“To be on the podium is better than I could have hoped.”

The achievement came shortly after another landmark moment.

Earlier this summer, Deane won Round 4 of the Formula Drift PRO Championship at Stafford Motor Speedway in Connecticut, leading an historic all-Irish podium alongside Jack Shanahan and Conor Shanahan. The victory moved him to the top of the championship standings as he continues his pursuit of a sixth Formula Drift title.

Like O’Mahony, preparation happens long before the spotlight arrives.

Behind the scenes, Deane’s workshop is built around organisation, with RackZone shelving and workstation systems helping keep tools, components and equipment exactly where they’re needed.

Whether it’s preparing a Formula Drift car or building a successful business after professional sport, the same principle applies.

Everything has its place.

As more Irish homeowners, businesses and workshop owners look to maximise their available space, organised storage has become less about tidiness and more about efficiency, productivity and getting the most from every square metre.

RackZone delivers across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland with next working day delivery available on eligible orders placed before 3pm, Monday to Thursday. The company is also rated Excellent on Trustpilot, serving thousands of customers looking to create more organised homes, workshops and workplaces.

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Champions Cup Travel Guide: The Best Ways for Irish Fans to Follow Their Province Around Europe

The 2026/27 Investec Champions Cup has thrown up some mouth-watering away trips for Connacht, Leinster and Munster supporters.

From the famous atmosphere of Clermont to weekends in Bordeaux, Bristol and La Rochelle, there are some fantastic European rugby destinations on this season’s schedule.

We’ve looked at the easiest ways to reach each away fixture from Ireland, taking into account winter flight schedules rather than simply the closest airport.


🟢 Connacht

Round 2 – Exeter Chiefs

Sunday 13 December 2026 – 1:00pm

  • Venue: Sandy Park, Exeter
  • Recommended Airport: Bristol Airport (BRS)
  • Transfer: Direct train from Bristol to Exeter (around 1 hour 20 minutes).
  • Why? Exeter Airport has very limited services from Ireland during winter, while Bristol enjoys regular direct connections from Dublin, Cork and Shannon throughout the year.

Round 4 – La Rochelle

Saturday 16 January 2027 – 5:30pm

  • Venue: Stade Marcel-Deflandre
  • Recommended Airport: Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
  • Transfer: Direct train from Bordeaux to La Rochelle (approximately two hours).
  • Why? Although La Rochelle has an airport, the Dublin route only operates from late March until late September, meaning there are no direct winter flights from Ireland for this fixture. Bordeaux is by far the easiest option.

🔵 Leinster

Round 1 – Clermont Auvergne

Saturday 17 October 2026 – 3:15pm

  • Venue: Stade Marcel-Michelin
  • Recommended Airport: Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS)
  • Transfer: Around two hours by direct train.
  • Why? Lyon offers significantly more flight options from Ireland than Clermont-Ferrand and has an excellent rail connection.

Round 4 – Leicester Tigers

Saturday 16 January 2027 – 8:00pm

  • Venue: Mattioli Woods Welford Road
  • Recommended Airport: Birmingham Airport (BHX)
  • Alternative: East Midlands Airport (EMA)
  • Transfer: Birmingham Airport has direct rail services into Leicester in around one hour.
  • Why? Birmingham generally offers the widest choice of direct flights from Ireland.

🔴 Munster

Round 2 – Bristol Bears

Saturday 12 December 2026 – 8:00pm

  • Venue: Ashton Gate
  • Recommended Airport: Bristol Airport (BRS)
  • Transfer: Around 20 minutes by airport bus or taxi.
  • Why? One of the easiest European away trips with frequent direct flights from Ireland.

Round 3 – Union Bordeaux Bègles

Sunday 10 January 2027 – 4:15pm

  • Venue: Stade Chaban-Delmas
  • Recommended Airport: Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
  • Transfer: Around 30 minutes into the city centre by tram and bus.
  • Why? Bordeaux remains one of the best-connected French cities from Ireland during the winter schedule.

At a Glance

Province Away Fixture Best Airport Getting There
Connacht Exeter Chiefs Bristol Train (1hr 20m)
Connacht La Rochelle Bordeaux Train (Approx. 2hrs)
Leinster Clermont Auvergne Lyon Train (Approx. 2hrs)
Leinster Leicester Tigers Birmingham Direct rail service
Munster Bristol Bears Bristol Airport bus or taxi
Munster Union Bordeaux Bègles Bordeaux Tram into city centre

Supporters are advised to wait until airlines release their full winter schedules before booking. Fixture dates are confirmed, but kick-off times and television selections can still change.

Whether it’s a quick hop across to Bristol, a weekend in Bordeaux or a memorable trip to the volcanic heart of France in Clermont, Irish supporters have plenty to look forward to during another fascinating Investec Champions Cup campaign.

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Six Huge Rugby Bets This Weekend – Including One Line the Bookmakers May Have Got Wrong https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/rugby/rugby_irish/six-huge-rugby-bets-this-weekend-including-one-line-the-bookmakers-may-have-got-wrong https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/rugby/rugby_irish/six-huge-rugby-bets-this-weekend-including-one-line-the-bookmakers-may-have-got-wrong#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:58:13 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=35987 The international rugby action continues this weekend with six fascinating Tests, and the betting markets have already started to move. There has been support for France, Ireland and Argentina, while punters have backed Fiji and Scotland to keep things closer than originally expected. Here are our picks for every game. 🇳🇿 New Zealand v Italy […]

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The international rugby action continues this weekend with six fascinating Tests, and the betting markets have already started to move.

There has been support for France, Ireland and Argentina, while punters have backed Fiji and Scotland to keep things closer than originally expected.

Here are our picks for every game.

🇳🇿 New Zealand v Italy

Pick: Italy +32.0

New Zealand were outstanding against a top-class French side, playing with pace and accuracy throughout. With another Test to come, some rotation is expected.

Italy, meanwhile, simply couldn’t have played much worse against Japan. Errors, knock-ons and poor discipline plagued their performance, but they should improve significantly.

The handicap has edged out to 32 points, making Italy slightly more attractive.

Prediction: New Zealand by 24-30.

🇦🇺 Australia v France

Pick: France -8.0

Australia will still be wondering how they let victory slip against Ireland, while France proved they can compete with the world’s best despite travelling without several frontline stars.

The market has moved from France -7.5 to -8.0, and it’s easy to see why. France look the more complete side and should create enough opportunities to pull away.

Prediction: France by 8-14.

🇯🇵 Japan v Ireland

Pick: Ireland -20.0

Japan deserved plenty of praise for their victory over Italy, but Ireland showed real character to edge Australia in a high-quality contest.

The handicap has shortened slightly from 20.5 to 20 points, giving Ireland backers a little more value.

Ireland’s superior power and squad depth should prove decisive during the final quarter.

Prediction: Ireland by 24-28.

🇫🇯 Fiji v England

Pick: Over 63.5 Points

Neither side produced their best last weekend.

Fiji were disappointing against Wales, while England were completely outclassed by South Africa.

The handicap has dropped from England -20.5 to -19.0, suggesting support for Fiji, but the total points market is far more appealing. Both teams are capable of scoring from anywhere, making this one of the best games of the weekend for entertainment.

Prediction: A high-scoring encounter with plenty of tries.

🇿🇦 South Africa v Scotland

Pick: No Bet

South Africa looked every bit the world champions as they piled 45 points on England.

Scotland impressed against Argentina and have attracted enough support to see the handicap trimmed to 22 points.

The line now looks about right, making this a game to enjoy rather than force a bet.

Prediction: South Africa by 21-28.

🇦🇷 Argentina v Wales ⭐

Best Bet: Argentina -17.0

Argentina were surprisingly subdued against Scotland, managing just three line breaks all game. Expect a much sharper performance on home soil.

Wales were impressive in beating Fiji, but this is a far tougher assignment. The market has continued to back the Pumas, with the handicap moving from 16.5 to 17 points.

Argentina have too much quality to produce back-to-back below-par displays.

Prediction: Argentina by 18-24.

SportsNewsIRELAND’s Best Bets

⭐ Argentina -17.0
✅ France -8.0
✅ Ireland -20.0
🎯 Italy +32.0 (Value)
🔥 Over 63.5 Points – Fiji v England

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Live Sport on TV This Weekend: World Cup, GAA, Rugby, Wimbledon, Tour de France and More

There is another huge weekend of live sport on TV, with FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, All-Ireland football semi-finals, Nations Championship rugby, Wimbledon, Tour de France, Scottish Open golf, racing and athletics all live across Irish and UK channels.

Thursday 9 July

  • 10:00am–8:00pm – Scottish Open Golf – Sky Sports
  • 1:30pm – Racing: Newmarket July Festival Day 2 – Virgin Media One
  • 9:00pm – France v Morocco – FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final – RTÉ2

Friday 10 July

  • 10:00am–8:00pm – Scottish Open Golf – Sky Sports
  • 5:00pm – USGAA v Warwickshire – All-Ireland Junior Football Semi-Final – TG4 YouTube
  • 7:00pm – Diamond League Athletics, Monaco – Virgin Media Two
  • 7:00pm – New York v London – All-Ireland Junior Football Semi-Final – TG4 YouTube
  • 8:00pm – Belgium v Spain – FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final – RTÉ2

Saturday 11 July

  • 6:10am – New Zealand v Italy – Nations Championship – Virgin Media One
  • 8:40am – Australia v France – Nations Championship – Virgin Media One
  • 10:00am–8:00pm – Scottish Open Golf – Sky Sports
  • 11:10am – Japan v Ireland – Nations Championship – Virgin Media One
  • 1:15pm – Racing: Newmarket July Festival, July Cup Day 3 – Virgin Media Two
  • 2:10pm – Fiji v England – Nations Championship – Virgin Media One
  • 3:30pm – Down v Wicklow – Tailteann Cup Final – RTÉ
  • 4:40pm – South Africa v Scotland – Nations Championship – Virgin Media One
  • 6:00pm – Mayo v Louth – All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final – RTÉ / BBC NI
  • 8:10pm – Argentina v Wales – Nations Championship – Virgin Media One
  • 10:00pm – England v Norway – FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final – RTÉ2
  • 2:00am Sunday – Argentina v Switzerland – FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final – RTÉ2

Sunday 12 July

  • 10:00am–8:00pm – Scottish Open Golf – Sky Sports
  • 1:45pm – USGAA/Warwickshire v New York/London – All-Ireland Junior Football Final – TG4 YouTube
  • 4:00pm – Dublin v Kerry – All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final – RTÉ / BBC NI

Monday 13 July

  • 5:30pm – Ireland v Fiji – World Rugby U20 Championship – Premier Sports

All Weekend / All Week

  • Wimbledon Championships – live throughout the week on BBC One and BBC Two
  • Tour de France – live all week on TG4 and TNT Sports 1

All times listed are Irish time.

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Ireland got their Nations Championship off to a winning start with a 33-31 victory over Australia this morning.

Played at a sell-out Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Andy Farrell’s men got the better of the Joe Schmidt-coached Wallabies as the sides produced a 10-try thriller.

Wallabies had half-time lead

With Ireland having problems in both the pack and the lineout, they were lucky to find themselves just five points behind at the half-way stage of the game.

Joe Schmidt’s side had opening half tries from Dylan Pietsch, Jock Campbell, Josh Canham and Ryan Lonergan.

The visitors had scored five pointers through Cian Prendergast, Josh van der Flier and a crucial try from Jamison Gibson-Park just before the interval – which ultimately kept Ireland within touching distance of the Wallabies, who at that stage were very much in the ascendency.

Clarkson try give Ireland win

Man of the match Hugo Keenan crossed for an Irish try in the second half, with Tate McDermott doing likewise for the hosts.

The TMO disallowed a Dan Sheehan effort as James Ryan was adjudged to have been ahead of the player in possession.

Ireland prop Tom Clarkson scored his second international try to put the men in green ahead on 77 minutes.

Australian replacement fly-half Ben Donaldson had an opportunity to snatch a victory for the home side when Bundee Aki was penalised with the clock in red.

The long range penalty attempt from Donaldson went to the right of the posts and wide to see Ireland claim an opening day success in the inaugural Nations Championship.

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Ireland will play their opening summer game against Australia in the Southern Hemisphere Series at 11.10am Irish time on Saturday.

Andy Farrell’s side will play Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies at a sold-out Allianz Stadium, Sydney. with live coverage on Virgin Media Ireland.

Dan Sheehan will captain the Ireland rugby team for their inaugural Nations Championship fixture.

Hugo Keenan will start at fullback for Ireland, with Rob Baloucoune and Jamie Osborne on the wings.

Andy Farrell has chosen Garry Ringrose and Stuart McCloskey to start in midfield, with Sam Prendergast partnering Jamison Gibson-Park in the half-backs.

Alongside Sheehan in the front row will be Tom O’Toole and Tadhg Furlong.

Joe McCarthy and James Ryan are in the second row.

The back row is made up of Cian Prendergast, Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan.

The forwards on the bench are Rónan Kelleher, Jeremy Loughman, Thomas Clarkson, Tadhg Beirne and Nick Timoney.

Farrell’s backline options are Craig Casey, Ciaran Frawley and Bundee Aki.

Ireland Team

15. Hugo Keenan (UCD/Leinster), 14. Rob Baloucoune (Enniskillen/Ulster), 13. Garry Ringrose (UCD/Leinster), 12 Stuart McCloskey (Bangor/Ulster), 11. Jamie Osborne (Naas/Leinster), 10. Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne/Leinster), 9. Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster).

1. Tom O’Toole (Ballynahinch/Ulster), Dan Sheehan (Lansdowne/Leinster)(captain), 3. Tadhg Furlong (Clontarf/Leinster), 4. Joe McCarthy (Dublin University/Leinster), 5. James Ryan (UCD/Leinster), 6. Cian Prendergast (UCD/Connacht), 7. Josh van der Flier (UCD/Leinster), 8. Jack Conan (Old Belvedere/Leinster).

Ireland Replacements

16. Rónan Kelleher (Lansdowne/Leinster), 17. Jeremy Loughman (Garryowen/Munster), 18. Thomas Clarkson (Blackrock College/Leinster), 19. Tadhg Beirne (Lansdowne/Munster), 20. Nick Timoney (Queen’s University/Ulster), 21. Craig Casey (Shannon/Munster), 22. Ciaran Frawley (UCD/Leinster), 23. Bundee Aki (Galwegians/Connacht).

Ireland Facts

Ireland arrive in Sydney having won four of their last five matches, with victories over Scotland, Wales, England and Italy in the 2026 Six Nations.

Ireland have won all five of their most recent head-to-head meetings with Australia, including three victories in Dublin and two on Australian soil.

Stuart McCloskey was Ireland’s standout performer in their most recent match, earning a match rating of 9.1 with 17 carries, 7 defenders beaten and 2 try assists.

Ireland won 100% of their lineouts in the last meeting with Australia in November 2025, while the Wallabies managed just 68% of their own lineout ball in the same fixture.

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Live Sport On TV This Weekend: World Cup, Rugby, GAA, F1 and Wimbledon https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/gaa/live-sport-on-tv-this-weekend-world-cup-rugby-gaa-f1-and-wimbledon https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/gaa/live-sport-on-tv-this-weekend-world-cup-rugby-gaa-f1-and-wimbledon#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:09:15 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=35937 Live Sport On TV This Weekend: World Cup, Rugby, GAA, F1 and Wimbledon It is another packed weekend of live sport on TV, with World Cup action, international rugby, GAA championship games, Formula 1, racing and Wimbledon all available across RTÉ, TG4, Virgin Media, BBC, ITV and Channel 4. Friday 3rd April Argentina v Cape […]

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Live Sport On TV This Weekend: World Cup, Rugby, GAA, F1 and Wimbledon

It is another packed weekend of live sport on TV, with World Cup action, international rugby, GAA championship games, Formula 1, racing and Wimbledon all available across RTÉ, TG4, Virgin Media, BBC, ITV and Channel 4.

Friday 3rd April

  • Argentina v Cape Verde – 11:00am – RTÉ2 & ITV
  • Australia v Egypt – 7:00pm – RTÉ2 & BBC1

Saturday 4th July

  • Colombia v Ghana – World Cup – 2:30am – RTÉ2 & ITV
  • New Zealand v France – Rugby – 8:10am – Virgin Media One & ITV
  • Japan v Italy – Rugby – 9:40am – ITV4
  • Australia v Ireland – Rugby – 11:00am – Virgin Media One & ITV
  • Kilkenny v Waterford – Camogie – 1:00pm – RTÉ1
  • Sandown Racing – 1:30pm – Virgin Media Two
  • Armagh v Kildare – Women’s Football – 1:45pm – TG4
  • Wales v Fiji – Rugby – 2:10pm – Virgin Media One & ITV
  • Cork v Galway – Hurling Semi-Final – 2:30pm – RTÉ1
  • South Africa v England – Rugby – 4:40pm – Virgin Media One & ITV4
  • Kerry v Meath – Women’s Football – 5:15pm – TG4
  • Canada v Morocco – World Cup – 6:00pm – RTÉ2 & ITV1
  • Dublin v Cork – Women’s Football – 7:30pm – TG4
  • Argentina v Scotland – Rugby – 8:30pm – Virgin Media One & ITV4
  • Paraguay v France – World Cup – 10:00pm – RTÉ2 & BBC1

Sunday

  • Clare v Tipperary – Camogie – 1:30pm – RTÉ
  • British Grand Prix – Formula 1 – 2:30pm – Channel 4
  • Limerick v Clare – Hurling – 4:00pm – RTÉ
  • Galway v Mayo – Women’s Football – 5:45pm – TG4
  • Brazil v Norway – World Cup – 9:00pm – RTÉ2 & ITV
  • England v Mexico – World Cup – 1:00am – RTÉ2 & BBC1

Wimbledon Live On TV

Wimbledon tennis will also be shown across the weekend on BBC One and BBC Two, adding to a bumper weekend of live sporting action.

Live Sport On TV This Weekend

From Ireland’s rugby clash with Australia to major GAA championship fixtures and World Cup football, sports fans have a huge weekend ahead. Keep an eye on RTÉ, TG4, Virgin Media, BBC, ITV and Channel 4 for full live coverage.

SportsNewsIRELAND – Your home for live sport coverage.

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