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Ireland faces Australia in Nations Championship opener with no new injuries

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:57 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Ireland faces Australia in Nations Championship opener with no new injuries
Summary

Ireland's forwards coach Paul O'Connell confirmed there are no further injury concerns ahead of their Nations Championship opener against Australia on July 4 in Sydney. Key players, including Jack Crowley and Caelan Doris, had previously missed games due to injuries, but O'Connell stated that all players are training well. The team's upcoming matches include fixtures against Japan and New Zealand. The Nations Championship is seen as a valuable opportunity for Ireland to build team cohesion and improve ahead of the World Cup, according to O'Connell.

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  • •Ireland plays Australia on July 4 in Sydney.
  • •Paul O'Connell confirmed all players are fit for training.
  • •Team aims to improve cohesion during the tournament.
  • •Upcoming matches include Japan and New Zealand.
Latest Updates
  • 12:58 PMYahoo Sports — No further injuries for Ireland before Wallabies opener
  • 11:57 AMBBC Sport — No further injuries for Ireland before Wallabies opener
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Forwards coach Paul O'Connell says Ireland have no further injury concerns before next week's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney.

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Forwards coach Paul O'Connell says Ireland have no further injury concerns before next week's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney.

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