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<p>Munster captain Tadhg Beirne is one of six Kildare players selected for Ireland's November internationals. Photo: INPHO/Ben Brady</p>

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Six Kildare players named in Ireland November squad

Andy Farrell has selected three forwards and three backs from Kildare as part of his 36-man squad, with tests coming up in November against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa.

Farrell brings in nine new faces for All Blacks clash

Farrell brings in nine new faces for All Blacks clash

New Zealand-born and raised loose-forward Sean Jansen was selected on the bench after claiming player of the match on debut against Japan last weekend.

Sean Jansen scores on debut as Ireland secure bonus-point win over Japan

Sean Jansen scores on debut as Ireland secure bonus-point win over Japan

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell made nine changes from their narrow win over Australia, with Tadhg Beirne captaining for the first time and hooker Ronan Kelleher reaching a half-century of caps.

Ireland named four uncapped players in match-day 23 to face Japan

Ireland named four uncapped players in match-day 23 to face Japan

Ireland lose Loughman for Japan clash, wait on Baloucoune fitness

Ireland lose Loughman for Japan clash, wait on Baloucoune fitness

Scotland open Nations Championship campaign with stylish win over Argentina

Scotland open Nations Championship campaign with stylish win over Argentina

Ireland leave it late to claim narrow victory over Australia

Ireland leave it late to claim narrow victory over Australia

Andy Farrell says talks about his Ireland future ‘won’t be too far away’

Andy Farrell says talks about his Ireland future ‘won’t be too far away’

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

The Englishman guided Ireland to a fourth Triple Crown in five years thanks to Saturday’s 43-21 win over Scotland