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Caelan Doris ruled out of Ireland's July matches due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:40 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Caelan Doris ruled out of Ireland's July matches due to injury
Summary

Ireland captain Caelan Doris will miss the upcoming Nations Championship matches against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand this July because of a foot injury. Doris sustained the injury early in Leinster's United Rugby Championship final victory over the Bulls at Croke Park. Leinster’s Tommy O'Brien is also sidelined with a groin injury. Bryn and Zac Ward from Ulster have been called up to replace the injured players. Dan Sheehan will take over the captaincy for the matches. Ireland's first match is scheduled for July 4 in Sydney against Australia.

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  • •Doris and O'Brien both ruled out for July matches
  • •Bryn and Zac Ward called up to the squad
  • •Dan Sheehan to captain in Doris's absence
  • •Ireland faces Australia on July 4 in Sydney
  • •Ireland's summer matches include Japan and New Zealand
Latest Updates
  • 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Captain Doris ruled out of Ireland matches
  • 3:32 PMBBC Sport — Captain Doris ruled out of Ireland matches
What they're saying
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Ireland captain Caelan Doris will miss July's Nations Championship matches with Australia, Japan and New Zealand with a foot injury.

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Ireland captain Caelan Doris will miss July's Nations Championship matches with Australia, Japan and New Zealand with a foot injury.

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Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been ruled out of the Nations Championship Southern Series along with Tommy O'Brien.

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