Nigel Owens names the best

2 August 2026

Irish rugby fans

Sunday, August 2, 2026 · TLDR

Ruck.co.uk

Referee Nigel Owens has named his preferred best captain he officiated, excluding Richie McCaw from consideration.

Irish Rugby

Ireland has announced its squad for an under-18 international rugby series.

The Irish Times

Aidan McCullen, a former Ireland international, is discussed for his work on rugby breakdowns.

RTE.ie

Information is provided about the Nations Championship match between New Zealand and Ireland.

The Irish Times

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RTE.ie

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Irish Rugby

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Irish Rugby Fans

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