{"id":815723,"date":"2026-10-27T18:46:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T18:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/815723\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T18:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T18:46:21","slug":"ireland-dealt-midfield-blow-ahead-of-nations-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/815723\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland dealt midfield blow ahead of Nations Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Published: 8 hours ago | 27 October 2026 06:44 EDT
Updated: 7 hours ago | 27 October 2026 06:48 EDT <\/p>\n

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PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 23: Garry Ringrose of Ireland shakes hands with Robbie Henshaw as he comes on as a head injury assessment replacement during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France on September 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Shaun Botterill\/Getty Images) \"Google <\/a> <\/p>\n

Ireland\u2019s latest injury update has struck a pessimistic tone over the availability of Garry Ringrose for the Nations Championship, which resumes next month.<\/p>\n

The IRFU admitted the experienced centre \u2018is unlikely to be involved in the forthcoming matches against Argentina, Fiji<\/a> and South Africa<\/a> in Dublin.\u2019<\/p>\n

The 31-year-old has picked up a hamstring injury, with the IRFU confirming he will continue his rehabilitation with Leinster.<\/p>\n

No replacement is planned for Ringrose, who has scored 15 tries in 75 caps for Ireland<\/a> and has started eight of the last nine Tests, or Jimmy O\u2019Brien and Sam Prendergast.<\/p>\n

O\u2019Brien sustained a concussion in Leinster\u2019s 24-18 comeback win against Munster<\/a> on Saturday and will follow a graduated return with the aim of resuming full training later this week.<\/p>\n

Prendergast, who missed the URC interpro clash with a wrist issue, is progressing towards a return to fitness and will also continue his rehabilitation this week in camp.<\/p>\n

With Ringrose sidelined, Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw will likely battle it out with Stuart McCloskey for the two slots in midfield.<\/p>\n

Ulster\u2019s new signing, Jamie Benson, is another option, although he has yet to win a cap and normally plays fly-half.<\/p>\n

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