Benson and McNabney receive first Ireland rugby call-ups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Jamie Benson and James McNabney have earned their first call-ups to the Ireland rugby squad for the November Nations Championship matches. Benson, an Ulster fly-half or centre, transitioned from Harlequins in the summer and qualifies through his Irish heritage. McNabney, a back row forward, returns after recovering from an ACL injury. Head coach Andy Farrell faces a lengthy injury list, including captain Caelan Doris and fly-half Jack Crowley. Ireland will play Argentina on November 6 and host South Africa on November 21 before the finals weekend in London.
- •Benson and McNabney are first-time call-ups for Ireland.
- •Ireland faces Argentina on November 6 at Aviva Stadium.
- •Doris and Crowley among several injured players.
- •Dan Sheehan will captain the squad in Doris' absence.
- •Ireland opened their Nations Championship with two wins.
- 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — Benson and McNabney handed first Ireland call-ups
"Ulster duo Jamie Benson and James McNabney have been handed their first Ireland call-ups for November's Nations Championship matches.
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