Ireland to compete in inaugural Rugby Nations Championship in Australia in 2026

Andy Farrell and his Irish Lions are set for a return to Australia in 2026 when Ireland compete in the inaugural Rugby Nations Championship.

The Ireland boss led the British & Irish Lions to a 2-1 series victory over the Wallabies, though the tourists lost the third and final Test to Joe Schmidt’s side in Sydney on Saturday.

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