Australia and Ireland meet at Allianz Stadium in Sydney in one of the biggest matchups of Round 1 of the 2026 Nations Championship.
The matchup brings a major coaching storyline, as Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt faces the Ireland program he previously helped build into one of the world’s top teams.
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Ireland arrive with one of the tournament’s most experienced lineups, featuring Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, James Ryan, Josh van der Flier, Jamison Gibson-Park, Garry Ringrose and Hugo Keenan. Bundee Aki and Tadhg Beirne start on the bench.
Australia counter with a lineup led by Angus Bell, Allan Alaalatoa, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i.
Here’s what to know as Australia face Ireland in the Nations Championship, including lineups, substitutes and kickoff time.
Australia Vs. Ireland Kickoff Time
Australia face Ireland at 6:10 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 4, at Allianz Stadium in Round 1 of the Nations Championship.
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Australia Rugby Lineup
- Angus Bell
- Josh Nasser
- Allan Alaalatoa
- Jeremy Williams
- Josh Canham
- Rob Valetini
- Fraser McReight
- Harry Wilson
- Ryan Lonergan
- Carter Gordon
- Dylan Pietsch
- Len Ikitau
- Joseph-Aukuso Sua'ali'i
- Max Jorgensen
- Jock Campbell
Substitutes: 16. Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 17. James Slipper, 18. Taniela Tupou, 19. Lachlan Shaw, 20. Tom Hooper, 21. Tate McDermott, 22. Ben Donaldson, 23. Tom Wright
Ireland Rugby Lineup
- Tom O'Toole
- Dan Sheehan
- Tadhg Furlong
- Joe McCarthy
- James Ryan
- Cian Prendergast
- Josh van der Flier
- Jack Conan
- Jamison Gibson-Park
- Sam Prendergast
- Jamie Osborne
- Stuart McCloskey
- Garry Ringrose
- Robert Baloucoune
- Hugo Keenan
Substitutes: 16. Ronan Kelleher, 17. Jeremy Loughman, 18. Thomas Clarkson, 19. Tadhg Beirne, 20. Nick Timoney, 21. Craig Casey, 22. Ciaran Frawley, 23. Bundee Aki
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