Ireland names uncapped trio in squad for Nations Championship fixtures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Ireland has announced a 36-man squad for the Nations Championship fixtures against Australia, Japan, and New Zealand in July. Uncapped players Billy Bohan, Sam Illo, and Sean Jansen from Connacht are included, while fly-half Jack Crowley is ruled out due to a blood vessel issue. Crowley had been a key player during the Six Nations. Head coach Andy Farrell is focused on building upon previous successes and notes the importance of experience from matches scheduled in Australia. The squad will also be without several other regulars due to injury, including Leinster's Andrew Porter and James Lowe, who recently confirmed he would not return to Irish rugby.
- •Ireland will play Australia on July 4, Japan on July 11, and New Zealand on July 18.
- •Jack Crowley is sidelined with a blood vessel issue, creating competition for the fly-half position.
- •Head coach Andy Farrell emphasized the significance of the upcoming tournament.
- •Bohan, Illo, and Jansen will make their potential debut as part of a youthful squad.
- •Several experienced players are unavailable due to injuries, affecting team dynamics.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Uncapped trio in Ireland squad but Crowley out
- 4:03 PMBBC Sport — Uncapped trio in Ireland squad but Crowley out
"Uncapped Connacht trio Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen are named in Ireland's squad for next month's Nations Championship fixtures, but injured fly-half Jack Crowley is ruled out.
"Uncapped Connacht trio Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen are named in Ireland's squad for next month's Nations Championship fixtures, but injured fly-half Jack Crowley is ruled out.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 4:12 PMUncapped trio in Ireland squad but Crowley out
Uncapped Connacht trio Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen are named in Ireland's squad for next month's Nations Championship fixtures, but injured fly-half Jack Crowley is ruled out.
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 4:03 PMUncapped trio in Ireland squad but Crowley out
Uncapped Connacht trio Billy Bohan, Sam Illo and Sean Jansen are named in Ireland's squad for next month's Nations Championship fixtures, but injured fly-half Jack Crowley is ruled out.
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