Ireland prepares for Nations Championship matches against Argentina, Fiji, South Africa
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 8:17 AM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Ireland will host Argentina and Fiji in the 2026 Nations Championship before facing South Africa. Coach Andy Farrell's team is aiming to overcome recent poor performances against top-tier teams, having lost their last six encounters to New Zealand, France, and South Africa, scoring 101 points while conceding 191. Upcoming matches are crucial for Ireland, particularly against South Africa, who won 24-13 in their last visit to Dublin. Players like Tadhg Furlong's return could bolster Ireland’s front row, while concerns over the fitness of Sam Prendergast may impact their game plan.
- •Ireland faces Argentina and Fiji before South Africa this month.
- •Recent losses have raised questions about Ireland's trajectory.
- •Ireland needs to avoid home losses against Argentina and Fiji.
- •Tadhg Furlong's return is a significant boost for the squad.
- •Concerns surround Sam Prendergast's fitness heading into the matches.
- 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — How are Ireland set for the Nations Championship?
- 8:07 AMBBC Sport — How are Ireland set for the Nations Championship?
"As Ireland prepare for the northern hemisphere series in the 2026 Nations Championship, BBC Sport NI takes a look at how Andy Farrell's side is shaping up.
"As Ireland prepare for the northern hemisphere series in the 2026 Nations Championship, BBC Sport NI takes a look at how Andy Farrell's side is shaping up.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 8:17 AMHow are Ireland set for the Nations Championship?
As Ireland prepare for the northern hemisphere series in the 2026 Nations Championship, BBC Sport NI takes a look at how Andy Farrell's side is shaping up.
- BBC SportNov 2, 2026, 8:07 AMHow are Ireland set for the Nations Championship?
As Ireland prepare for the northern hemisphere series in the 2026 Nations Championship, BBC Sport NI takes a look at how Andy Farrell's side is shaping up.
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