Connacht prop Billy Bohan has joined up with the Ireland XV squad in Limerick after spending a week in the Ireland senior training camp in Portugal. Photograph: Ben Brady/InphoLeinster utility back Ciarán Frawley, Connacht prop Billy Bohan and Ulster backrow Bryn Ward have linked up with the Irish XV squad in Limerick ahead of their meeting with England A on Friday night at Thomond Park (7.15pm, live on Premier Sport). Captained by Leinster’s Max Deegan, the squad assembled in Limerick on Monday to build towards Friday night’s clash. Head Coach Cullie Tucker is assisted by forwards coach John Muldoon, defence coach Seán O’Brien and attack coach Mark Sexton. The Ireland XV team will be announced at 1pm on Wednesday.

Source: The Irish Times February 03, 2026 19:18 UTC