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Ward joins Ireland squad again as Furlong trains again

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Declan Murphy

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9 February 2026
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Ward joins Ireland squad again as Furlong trains again

Ulster back row Bryn Ward has joined the Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy at Aviva Stadium, while Tadhg Furlong has continued his return to fitness in the bid to be available for the game.

Ulster back row Bryn Ward has joined the Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy at Aviva Stadium, while Tadhg Furlong has continued his return to fitness in the bid to be available for the game.

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