The rumour mill is in over-drive as to whether U2 are indeed set to tour Australia and New Zealand this summer.

While promoters are staying tight-lipped on a trip down under, word on the street is that the Dublin legends may play here in November or December.

Tour dates on U2’s official website leave a gap between the last European gig in Rome on October 8th, and the first of the American leg in Denver on May 21st.

Music reporter Nui Te Koha says this could leave room for gigs in Australia and New Zealand.

“They’re going to do Europe, South America and that’s where Australia fits in before they head back to America next year,” said Nui. Meanwhile, The Courier Mail has reported that the second week of December is firming as the window of U2’s return to Brisbane.

“It’s understood police licensing have signed off on the event, however, a well-placed industry insider said U2 management were still awaiting a medical report on Bono’s back before locking a date in,” the newspaper reported.

The Irish Echo is keeping a close eye on the story…stay tuned.