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No further injuries for Ireland before Wallabies opener
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No further injuries for Ireland before Wallabies opener

BBC Sport · Jun 27, 2026, 11:57 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Stuart Mc Closkey has recovered from the hamstring injury that forced him to miss Ulster's Challenge Cup final loss
  • Forwards coach Paul O'Connell has confirmed Ireland have no further injury concerns before next week's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney.
  • Having missed out on reclaiming the Six Nations title in March, Ireland take on the Wallabies and Japan in Australia and New Zealand in Auckland on 4, 11 and 18 July.

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Stuart Mc Closkey has recovered from the hamstring injury that forced him to miss Ulster's Challenge Cup final loss

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

Having missed out on reclaiming the Six Nations title in March, Ireland take on the Wallabies and Japan in Australia and New Zealand in Auckland on 4, 11 and 18 July.

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