Angus Bell prepares to face Ireland teammates on July 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 2:43 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Australia prop Angus Bell will reunite with former Ulster teammates when the Wallabies face Ireland on July 4 in Sydney. Bell played for Ulster for eight months, ending his stint after May's Challenge Cup final defeat. He expressed excitement about the matchup, noting the strong friendships formed during his time in Northern Ireland. The Ireland squad includes several players he previously played alongside, marking a unique experience for Bell as both teams compete in the Nations Championship opener.
- •Bell spent eight months with Ulster in the United Rugby Championship.
- •The Wallabies will play Ireland as part of the Nations Championship opener.
- •Ulster has ten players included in the Ireland squad.
- •Bell describes his former teammates as 'friends for life'.
- •The match is scheduled for July 4 in Sydney.
- 2:43 PMYahoo Sports — Bell ready for reunion with 'friends for life'
- 2:43 PMBBC Sport — Bell ready for reunion with 'friends for life'
"Angus Bell has said he is ready to face his former Ulster team-mates, who he calls "friends for life", when Australia face Ireland on 4 July.
"Angus Bell said he is ready to face his former Ulster team-mates, who he calls "friends for life", when Australia face Ireland on 4 July.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 2:43 PMBell ready for reunion with 'friends for life'
Angus Bell said he is ready to face his former Ulster team-mates, who he calls "friends for life", when Australia face Ireland on 4 July.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 2:43 PMBell ready for reunion with 'friends for life'
Angus Bell has said he is ready to face his former Ulster team-mates, who he calls "friends for life", when Australia face Ireland on 4 July.
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