Ciarán Frawley has linked up with the Ireland XV squad for Friday's game against England. Picture: Harry Murphy / SPORTSFILEThe Ireland XV panel have begun their build-up to Friday night’s meeting with England ‘A’ at Thomond Park, with preparations stepping up following the squad’s assembly in Limerick on Monday. The fixture (7.15pm kick-off, live on Premier Sports) offers another valuable opportunity for players on the fringes of the Six Nations panel to press their case, with Leinster back-row Max Deegan handed the captaincy for the clash at the home of Munster Rugby.

Source: Irish Independent February 04, 2026 06:38 UTC