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.

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 LineupAngus BellJosh NasserAllan AlaalatoaJeremy WilliamsJosh CanhamRob ValetiniFraser McReightHarry WilsonRyan LonerganCarter GordonDylan PietschLen IkitauJoseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’iMax JorgensenJock 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 LineupTom O’TooleDan SheehanTadhg FurlongJoe McCarthyJames RyanCian PrendergastJosh van der FlierJack ConanJamison Gibson-ParkSam PrendergastJamie OsborneStuart McCloskeyGarry RingroseRobert BaloucouneHugo 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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