Wallabies v Ireland: How to watch Test in Australia, teams, fixtures and more

Thu, Jul 2, 2026, 5:45 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Wallabies continue their Autumn Nations series against Ireland at Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

The Wallabies open their 2026 Test season with a sold-out blockbuster against Ireland in Sydney on Saturday.

It's the first time since 2018 that the Irish have come to Australia, claiming the spoils in last year's clash in Dublin.

Watch every second of the 2026 Nations Championship live and on demand via Stan Sport.

On top of this, it marks the opening round of the brand-new Nations Championship, pitting the best of the Northern Hemisphere against the best of the South.

The match will be Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt's final against his old side, as he steps down at the end of the month.

Here is everything you need to know about the Test between the Wallabies and Ireland

WHEN DO THE WALLABIES PLAY NEXT?

The Wallabies will next play Ireland at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Saturday July 4 (AEST).

It will be the opening match of the Nations Championship, with France and Italy to follow in the coming weeks.

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES v IRELAND IN AUSTRALIA

The Wallabies' clash with Ireland will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.

Coverage will be live on Stan Sport, scheduled to start at 7:00 pm (AEST).

The game will also be shown on free-to-air television from 7:30 pm (AEST) via Channel 9 (NSW, QLD, VIC, SA) and 9Gem (WA)

WHEN DOES THE WALLABIES V IRELAND MATCH KICK OFF?

The Wallabies' clash with Ireland will start close to 8:10 pm AEST on Saturday, July 4.

Coverage will be ad-free from 7:00 pm AEST and continue throughout the game on Stan Sport, with the Nine Network starting from 7:30 pm.

WALLABIES 2026 FIXTURES

Wallabies vs Ireland, 8:00pm AEST on Saturday July 4 at Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Wallabies vs France, 5:30pm AEST on Saturday July 11 at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Wallabies vs Italy, 6:00pm AWST on Saturday July 18 at HBF Park, Perth

Wallabies vs Japan, 9:15pm AEST on Saturday August 8 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashi-Osaka

Wallabies vs Japan, 3:00pm AEST on Saturday August 15 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

Wallabies vs Argentina 5:00am AEST on Sunday August 30 at Estadio 23 de Agosto, San Salvador de Jujuy

Wallabies vs Argentina, 5:00am AEST on Sunday September 6 at Estádio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza

Wallabies vs South Africa, 5:30pm AWST on Sunday September 27 at Optus Stadium, Perth

Wallabies vs New Zealand, 3:10pm AEST on Saturday October 10 at Eden Park, Auckland

Wallabies vs New Zealand, 3:45pm AEST on Saturday October 17 at Accor Stadium, Sydney

Wallabies vs England, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 9 at Allianz Stadium Twickenham, London

Wallabies vs Scotland, 2:10am AEDT on Monday November 16 at Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh

Wallabies vs Wales, 7:10am AEDT on Sunday November 22, Principality Stadium, Cardiff

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NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES THIS WEEKEND

Saturday July 4

New Zealand v France, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch (5:10 pm)

Japan v Italy, Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo (6:40 pm)

Australia v Ireland, Allianz Stadium, Sydney (8:10 pm)

Fiji v Wales, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff (11:10 pm)

Sunday July 5

South Africa v England, Ellis Park, Johannesburg (1:40 am)

Argentina v Scotland, Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba (5:10 am)

WALLABIES v IRELAND TEAMS

WALLABIES (15-1): Jock Campbell; Max Jorgensen, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Dylan Pietsch; Carter Gordon, Ryan Lonergan; Harry Wilson, Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini; Jeremy Williams, Josh Canham; Allan Alaalatoa, Josh Nasser, Angus Bell

Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Lachie Shaw, Tom Hooper, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, Tom Wright

Click here for all the team news for the Wallabies

IRELAND (15-1): Hugo Keenan; Robert Baloucoune, Garry Ringrose, Stuart McCloskey, Jamie Osborne; Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Jack Conan, Josh van der Flier, Cian Prendergast; James Ryan, Joe McCarthy; Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan (capt), Tom O'Toole

Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Jeremy Loughman, Thomas Clarkson, Tadhg Beirne, Nick Timoney, Craig Casey, Ciaran Frawley, Bundee Aki

Click here for all the team news for Ireland

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