Ireland Rugby Announces Squad | Six Nations 2025 Roster & Squad Tracker
Ireland Rugby Announces Squad | Six Nations 2025 Roster & Squad Tracker
Stay updated with the Six Nations squad announcements for England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Check back for every team’s full lineup!
This article will track squad announcements for the upcoming Six Nations, featuring updates from England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. As teams release their lineups, this page will be updated to reflect the latest selections. Check back regularly to see the complete squads as they are announced.
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England Rugby Six Nations Roster
Maro Itoje has been named England captain for the 2025 Six Nations, replacing Saracens teammate Jamie George. At 30, Itoje brings leadership experience, having captained England to an age-grade world title in 2014 and recently stepping into the role of Saracens skipper following Owen Farrell's departure. “I'm ready to give my all to serve the team and fans as captain,” Itoje said. George and Bristol prop Ellis Genge will serve as vice-captains under head coach Steve Borthwick.
The 36-man squad includes some notable changes. In-form number eight Tom Willis earns a call-up, while Alex Mitchell returns from injury to replace Ben Spencer at scrum-half. Leicester veteran Dan Cole is omitted, with Joe Heyes and Sale's Asher Opoku-Fordjour stepping in as tighthead options. Bath's Ted Hill joins the squad as Sam Underhill recovers from ankle surgery.
In the backs, Harlequins’ Cadan Murley replaces the injured Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, while Oscar Beard and Fraser Dingwall provide depth behind first-choice centers Ollie Lawrence and Henry Slade. Alex Lozowski misses out.
This revamped squad blends experience and fresh talent, as England look to make their mark in the 2025 Six Nations under Itoje’s leadership.
Forwards: Fin Baxter, Ollie Chessum, Alex Coles, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Chandler Cunningham-South, Ben Curry, Tom Curry, Theo Dan, Alex Dombrandt, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, Jamie George, Joe Heyes, Ted Hill, Maro Itoje, George Martin, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Bevan Rodd, Will Stuart, Tom Willis.
Backs: Oscar Beard, Elliot Daly, Fraser Dingwall, George Ford, Tommy Freeman, Ollie Lawrence, Alex Mitchell, Cadan Murley, Harry Randall, Tom Roebuck, Henry Slade, Ollie Sleightholme, Fin Smith, Marcus Smith, Freddie Steward, Jack van Poortvliet.
France Rugby Six Nations Roster
France has announced their 36-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations, with head coach Fabien Galthié retaining a mix of experienced leaders and promising young talent. Antoine Dupont, who remains pivotal to Les Bleus, is joined by returning stalwarts such as Grégory Alldritt and Julien Marchand.
In the forwards, Toulon lock Emmanuel Meafou makes his tournament debut, adding physicality to the pack, while young prospects like Marko Gazzotti and Joshua Brennan also feature. Cyril Baille, Uini Atonio, and François Cros bring stability to the front and back rows.
Among the backs, Théo Attissogbe and Gaël Dréan earn their first Six Nations call-ups, providing exciting options on the wings. Romain Ntamack and Matthieu Jalibert continue to headline the playmaker roles, while Damian Penaud and Gabin Villière add proven firepower in the wide channels.
The squad reflects Galthié’s ongoing commitment to building depth ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with key absences due to injury, including Charles Ollivon and Arthur Vincent.
France will kick off their campaign at home against Italy on February 2, seeking to reclaim the title they last won in 2022. “We’ve assembled a squad capable of playing fast, dynamic rugby,” said Galthié.
Forwards: Esteban Abadie, Dorian Aldegheri, Grégory Alldritt, Uini Atonio, Hugo Auradou, Cyril Baille, Giorgi Beria, Paul Boudehent, Joshua Brennan, Georges-Henri Colombe, François Cros, Thibaud Flament, Marko Gazzotti, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Mathias Halagahu, Oscar Jegou, Anthony Jelonch, Maxime Lamothe, Julien Marchand, Peato Mauvaka, Emmanuel Meafou, Dany Priso, Rabah Slimani, Romain Taofifenua.
Backs: Théo Attissogbe, Pierre-Louis Barassi, Léo Barré, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Nicolas Depoortère, Gaël Dréan, Antoine Dupont, Antoine Frisch, Émilien Gailleton, Matthieu Jalibert, Nolann Le Garrec, Maxime Lucu, Yoram Moefana, Noah Nene, Romain Ntamack, Damian Penaud, Thomas Ramos, Gabin Villière.
Ireland Rugby Six Nations Roster
Easterby Names 36-Player Squad for 2025 Six Nations
Interim head coach Simon Easterby has named a 36-player Ireland squad for the 2025 Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with Caelan Doris selected as captain. Easterby steps in for Andy Farrell, who is leading the British and Irish Lions tour this summer.
The squad includes one uncapped player, Leinster prop Jack Boyle, who participated as a Development Player during last year’s Autumn Nations Series. Joining him as Development Players are Hugh Cooney, James McNabney, Ben Murphy, and Cathal Forde.
James Lowe and Dan Sheehan are expected to rejoin the squad in Portugal, pending successful returns from injury.
Ireland’s Six Nations campaign kicks off on February 1 against England at a sold-out Aviva Stadium. The team will then travel to face Scotland, Wales, France, and Italy in what promises to be a highly competitive tournament.
“The Six Nations is a tough competition, and we need to be ready from the first match,” Easterby said. “I’m excited to work with this group, and the players are eager to take on the challenge.”
Forwards: Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Boyle, Thomas Clarkson, Jack Conan, Caelan Doris (captain), Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Cormac Izuchukwu, Rónan Kelleher, Gus McCarthy, Joe McCarthy, Peter O’Mahony, Andrew Porter, Cian Prendergast, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, Josh van der Flier.
Backs: Bundee Aki, Caolin Blade, Jack Crowley, Ciaran Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan, James Lowe, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash, Jimmy O’Brien, Jamie Osborne, Sam Prendergast, Garry Ringrose.
Development Players: Hugh Cooney, Cathal Forde, James McNabney, Ben Murphy.
Italy Rugby Six Nations Roster
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has announced a 30-player squad for the 2025 Guinness Six Nations, with the Azzurri aiming to build on last year’s promising campaign.
Key players include Benetton’s dynamic center duo Juan Ignacio Brex and Tommaso Menoncello, the latter named 2024’s Player of the Tournament. Scrum-half Stephen Varney returns to bolster the backline, while prop Giosue Zilocchi is back in the fold.
Italy will be without winger Louis Lynagh, who misses the tournament due to injury. The Azzurri open their campaign on February 1 against Scotland in Edinburgh.
After a record-breaking 2024 campaign that included wins over Scotland and Wales and a draw in France, Italy looks to solidify its newfound competitiveness in the Six Nations.
Forwards: Simone Ferrari, Riccardo Faveretto, Danilo Fischetti, Federico Ruzza, Marco Riccioni, Lorenzo Cannone, Luca Rizzoli, Alessandro Izekor, Giosue Zilocchi, Michele Lamaro, Gianmarco Nicotera, Ross Vintcent, Niccolò Cannone, Manuel Zuliani, Dino Lamb.
Backs: Alessandro Garbisi, Juan Ignacio Brex, Martin Page-Relo, Tommaso Menoncello, Stephen Varney, Ange Capuozzo, Tommaso Allen, Matt Gallagher, Paolo Garbisi, Simone Gesi, Leonardo Marin, Monty Ioane, Jacopo Trulla.
Scotland Rugby Six Nations Roster
EDINBURGH (AP) — Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has unveiled a 37-player squad for the 2025 Guinness Six Nations, with Glasgow Warriors’ Sione Tuipulotu continuing as captain. Scotland’s campaign begins at home against Italy on February 1.
The squad includes two uncapped players: Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke, who qualifies through his Scottish grandfather, and Glasgow Warriors No. 8 Jack Mann. Both will look to make their Test debuts in this year’s tournament.
Bordeaux-Bègles lock Jonny Gray, a veteran with 77 caps, returns to the fold after missing the 2024 international season due to injury. Gray joins a forward pack that features five second-rowers, including Grant Gilchrist and Scott Cummings, alongside a back row bolstered by Rory Darge and Jamie Ritchie.
The backline features a mix of experience and youth, with Finn Russell and Blair Kinghorn set to lead the attack. Tuipulotu is one of five centres named, with Darcy Graham, Duhan van der Merwe, and Kyle Rowe forming a potent back-three unit.
Scotland’s fixtures include matches against Ireland, England, Wales, and France, with their tournament finale set for March 15 in Paris.
Forwards: Ewan Ashman, Josh Bayliss, Jamie Bhatti, Gregor Brown, Dave Cherry, Luke Crosbie, Scott Cummings, Rory Darge, Jack Dempsey, Matt Fagerson, Zander Fagerson, Grant Gilchrist, Jonny Gray, Patrick Harrison, Will Hurd, Jack Mann, D’Arcy Rae, Dylan Richardson, Jamie Ritchie, Pierre Schoeman, Rory Sutherland, Marshall Sykes.
Backs: Fergus Burke, Matt Currie, Jamie Dobie, Darcy Graham, George Horne, Rory Hutchinson, Huw Jones, Tom Jordan, Blair Kinghorn, Stafford McDowall, Finn Russell, Kyle Rowe, Sione Tuipulotu, Duhan van der Merwe, Ben White.
Wales Rugby Six Nations Roster
Wales have named a 34-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations, with Ospreys flanker Jac Morgan stepping up as captain in the absence of Dewi Lake, who is sidelined with injury. Head coach Warren Gatland has included two uncapped players: Ospreys fly-half Dan Edwards and Scarlets wing Ellis Mee. Edwards, 21, has impressed this season and is one of only two fly-halves in the squad, alongside Ben Thomas, as Gareth Anscombe and Sam Costelow miss out.
Notable absentees due to injury include Ryan Elias, Adam Beard, Ben Carter, and Mason Grady. In contrast, seasoned players such as Taulupe Faletau, Liam Williams, and Josh Adams return to bolster the side after missing the autumn internationals.
Scarlets’ Mee, who qualifies for Wales through his Newport-born mother, has been rewarded for his strong club form, while Sam Parry makes a return to the squad following a controversial departure from the national setup last summer.
Despite a difficult year, including a winless 2024 Six Nations campaign and a record 12 consecutive Test losses, Gatland remains optimistic. “This group has a huge amount of potential,” he said. Wales will open their campaign against France in Paris on January 31.
Forwards: Gareth Thomas, Nicky Smith, Kemsley Mathias, Keiron Assiratti, Henry Thomas, WillGriff John, Elliot Dee, Evan Lloyd, Sam Parry, Dafydd Jenkins, Will Rowlands, Freddie Thomas, Christ Tshiunza, Teddy Williams, James Botham, Aaron Wainwright, Taulupe Faletau, Jac Morgan (capt), Tommy Reffell.
Backs: Tomos Williams, Ellis Bevan, Rhodri Williams, Ben Thomas, Dan Edwards, Eddie James, Nick Tompkins, Joe Roberts, Owen Watkin, Tom Rogers, Josh Hathaway, Ellis Mee, Blair Murray, Josh Adams, Liam Williams.
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