Ireland head coach Scott Bemand outlines team preparation and squad changes ahead of the WXV Global Series
According to BBC Sport, Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says the WXV Global Series marks the start of a new World Cup cycle for his squad, with their campaign opening against the United States at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday at 13:45 BST, followed by a Japan double-header in Galway and Cork on 27 September and 3 October, and then South Africa in Cape Town on 24 and 31 October. Sam Monaghan is ruled out with an Achilles injury, creating opportunities for others to push for selection as Ireland builds depth ahead of the World Cup cycle.
Key facts
- 01Opening match vs United States at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday, 13:45 BST.
- 02WXV Global Series schedule: Japan double-header in Galway and Cork on 27 Sep and 3 Oct; South Africa in Cape Town on 24 and 31 Oct.
- 03Sam Monaghan ruled out with Achilles injury; injury opens opportunities for others to push for selection.
- 04Bemand: start of a World Cup cycle; aim to develop depth and prepare for potential 28 caps over three-year period.
- 05Ireland finished third in the 2026 Six Nations and won all three home matches.
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