Nations Championship Kicks Off With Australia v Ireland

Dan Sheehan
The brand new Nations Championship kicks off this weekend with a mouthwatering clash of hemispheres and a feast of rugby free to air.

What Is It?

The 12 biggest teams in international rugby collide every two years. North faces south across six rounds of elite competition, culminating in a blockbuster Finals Weekend.

Australia v Ireland

Venue: Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Kick-off: 8.10pm local time/11.10am Irish, Saturday.

On TV: Live on Virgin Media One and ITV.

Ireland Team

Dan Sheehan captains in the absence of the injured Caelan Doris. Sam Prendergast is named at 10.

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Ireland Team Graphic