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The Journal
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Journal
Ireland squad named for Women's Rugby World Cup
IRELAND HEAD COACH Scott Bemand has named a 32-player squad for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England. Munster hooker Beth Buttimer is the one uncapped player included, having impressed in the recent U20 Summer Series. Ex-England players Ellena Perry and Nancy McGillivray, and Connacht's Ivana Kiripati, who were all capped in the warm-up games, also make the final squad. IrishRugby TV / YouTube Christy Haney misses out with a hamstring injury, while Dorothy Wall and Erin King had previously been ruled out with long-term setbacks. Aoife Wafer is named as Ireland continue to sweat on the fitness of the 2025 Six Nations player of the championship. Co-captain Edel McMahon also makes the plane having emerged as an injury concern last week. In all, the squad is comprised of 18 forwards and 14 backs and is captained by McMahon and Sam Monaghan. Alex Codling, Denis Fogarty, Larissa Muldoon, James Scaysbrook and Gareth Steenson make up Bemand's coaching team. Uncapped U20 hooker Beth Buttimer. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO 'When we qualified for the Rugby World Cup in April 2024, we knew it gave us a solid amount of time to prepare for the tournament,' said Bemand. Advertisement 'We have used that time to build depth and cultivate our 'Green Wave'. The majority of this squad have now been together since the start of June, and we are excited to finally get going.' Ireland face Japan in their opener on Sunday, 24 August at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton. They also meet Spain and New Zealand in Pool A as they return to the showpiece tournament for the first time since hosting in 2017. 'Missing out on the last World Cup lit a fire in all of us,' McMahon added. 'Getting Ireland back on the world stage means absolutely everything, it's something we have dreamed of and fought for ever since. We're ready, and we are going to give it everything for our country. 'The 'Green Wave' is more than just a slogan for us — it's the spirit we carry onto the field. Over the coming weeks, we want to make our families proud and inspire the nation. This is a moment we've worked tirelessly for, and we'll leave nothing behind.' Edel McMahon and Scott Bemand. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO Ireland 2025 Rugby World Cup squad * Denotes uncapped Forwards Claire Boles (Railway Union RFC / Ulster) (6) Beth Buttimer (UL Bohemian / Munster)* Ruth Campbell (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (8) Eimear Corri Fallon (Blackrock RFC / Leinster) (6) Linda Djougang (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (48) Brittany Hogan (Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster) (34) Neve Jones (Gloucester Hartpury) (37) Ivana Kiripati (Creggs RFC / Connacht) (2) Siobhán McCarthy (Railway Union RFC / Munster) (9) Sadhbh McGrath (Cooke RFC / Ulster) (16) Edel McMahon (Exeter Chiefs / Connacht) (34) _Co-Captain_ Clíodhna Moloney MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs) (45) Sam Monaghan (Gloucester Hartpury / IQ Rugby) (23) _Co-Captain_ Grace Moore (Trailfinders Women / IQ Rugby) (22) Niamh O'Dowd (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (17) Ellena Perry (Gloucester Hartpury / IQ Rugby) (1) Fiona Tuite (Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster) (17) Aoife Wafer (Blackrock College RFC / Leinster) (15) Backs Enya Breen (Blackrock College RFC / Munster) (31) Amee Leigh Costigan (Railway Union RFC / Munster) (19) Aoife Dalton (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (24) Méabh Deely (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht) (14) Stacey Flood (Railway Union RFC / Leinster) (20) Nicole Fowley (Galwegians / Connacht) (14) Eve Higgins (Railway Union RFC / Leinster) (28) Emily Lane (Blackrock College RFC / Munster) (17) Anna McGann (Railway Union RFC / Connacht) (11) Nancy McGillivray (Exeter Chiefs / IQ Rugby) (1) Dannah O'Brien (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (26) Béibhinn Parsons (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht) (28) Aoibheann Reilly (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht) (16) Molly Scuffil-McCabe (Manawatū RFC / Leinster) (22). Written by Emma Duffy and originally published on The 42 whose award-winning team produces original content that you won't find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women's sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Subscribe here .
The 42
3 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Ireland squad named for Women's Rugby World Cup
IRELAND HEAD COACH Scott Bemand has named a 32-player squad for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England. Munster hooker Beth Buttimer is the one uncapped player included, having impressed in the recent U20 Summer Series. Ex-England players Nancy McGillivray and Ellena Perry, and Ivana Kiripati, who were capped in the warm-up games, also make the final squad. Christy Haney misses out with a hamstring injury, while Dorothy Wall and Erin King had previously been ruled out with long-term setbacks. Aoife Wafer is named as Ireland continue to sweat on her fitness. Co-captain Edel McMahon also makes the final cut having emerged as an injury concern last week. In all, the squad is comprised of 18 forwards and 14 backs and is captained by McMahon and Sam Monaghan. Alex Codling, Denis Fogarty, Larissa Muldoon, James Scaysbrook and Gareth Steenson make up Bemand's coaching team. Uncapped U20 hooker Beth Buttimer. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO 'When we qualified for the Rugby World Cup in April 2024, we knew it gave us a solid amount of time to prepare for the tournament,' said Bemand. Advertisement 'We have used that time to build depth and cultivate our 'Green Wave'. The majority of this squad have now been together since the start of June, and we are excited to finally get going.' Ireland face Japan in their opener on Sunday, 24 August at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton. They also meet Spain and New Zealand in Pool A as they return to the showpiece tournament for the first time since hosting in 2017. Co-captain McMahon added: 'Missing out on the last World Cup lit a fire in all of us. 'Getting Ireland back on the world stage means absolutely everything, it's something we have dreamed of and fought for ever since. We're ready, and we are going to give it everything for our country. 'The 'Green Wave' is more than just a slogan for us — it's the spirit we carry onto the field. Over the coming weeks, we want to make our families proud and inspire the nation. This is a moment we've worked tirelessly for, and we'll leave nothing behind.' Edel McMahon and Scott Bemand. Ben Brady / INPHO Ben Brady / INPHO / INPHO Ireland 2025 Rugby World Cup squad * Denotes uncapped Forwards Claire Boles (Railway Union RFC / Ulster) (6) Beth Buttimer (UL Bohemian / Munster)* Ruth Campbell (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (8) Eimear Corri Fallon (Blackrock RFC / Leinster) (6) Linda Djougang (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (48) Brittany Hogan (Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster) (34) Neve Jones (Gloucester Hartpury) (37) Ivana Kiripati (Creggs RFC / Connacht) (2) Siobhán McCarthy (Railway Union RFC / Munster) (9) Sadhbh McGrath (Cooke RFC / Ulster) (16) Edel McMahon (Exeter Chiefs / Connacht) (34) _Co-Captain_ Clíodhna Moloney MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs) (45) Sam Monaghan (Gloucester Hartpury / IQ Rugby) (23) _Co-Captain_ Grace Moore (Trailfinders Women / IQ Rugby) (22) Niamh O'Dowd (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (17) Ellena Perry (Gloucester Hartpury / IQ Rugby) (1) Fiona Tuite (Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster) (17) Aoife Wafer (Blackrock College RFC / Leinster) (15) Backs
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ireland Rugby World Cup squad confirmed as uncapped teenager makes the cut
Ireland Head Coach Scott Bemand has put one uncapped player in the 32-strong squad the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England which kicks off on August 22nd. Hooker Beth Buttimer, 19, is from Tipperary and who has been starring for Munster and Ireland U20s gets a call up. "Well Done Beth!!!" said Munster coach niamh Briggs of the 2025 Munster Breakthrough Player of the Year. "So happy to see all that hard work recognised, a brilliant role model for any young player dipping their toe into senior rugby, pushes to get better everyday & always with a bit of craic too." Ivana Kiripati, Nancy McGillivray, who were capped in the recent warm up games, also make the final squad While England capped Perry who recently transferred her allegiance to Ireland and made her debut from the bench against Canada last week is also included. The Ireland women's coaching team is led by Bemand who is assisted by Alex Codling, Denis Fogarty, Larissa Muldoon, James Scaysbrook and Gareth Steenson. The squad is comprised of 18 forwards and 14 backs and is captained by Edel McMahon and Sam Monaghan. 'When we qualified for the Rugby World Cup in April 2024, we knew it gave us a solid amount of time to prepare for the tournament. We have used that time to build depth and cultivate our 'Green Wave'," says Head coach Bemand. "The majority of this squad have now been together since the start of June, and we are excited to finally get going.' Co-Captain McMahon says: 'Missing out on the last World Cup lit a fire in all of us. Getting Ireland back on the world stage means absolutely everything, it's something we have dreamed of and fought for ever since. We're ready, and we are going to give it everything for our country.' Monaghan adds: 'The 'Green Wave' is more than just a slogan for us—it's the spirit we carry onto the field. Over the coming weeks, we want to make our families proud and inspire the nation. This is a moment we've worked tirelessly for, and we'll leave nothing behind.' (Image: ©INPHO/Ben Brady) Ireland RWC Squad: *Denotes uncapped Backs:Enya Breen (Blackrock College RFC / Munster) (31)Amee Leigh Costigan (Railway Union RFC / Munster) (19)Aoife Dalton (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (24)Méabh Deely (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht) (14)Stacey Flood (Railway Union RFC / Leinster) (20)Nicole Fowley (Galwegians / Connacht) (14)Eve Higgins (Railway Union RFC / Leinster) (28)Emily Lane (Blackrock College RFC / Munster) (17)Anna McGann (Railway Union RFC / Connacht) (11)Nancy McGillivray (Exeter Chiefs / IQ Rugby) (1)Dannah O'Brien (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (26)Béibhinn Parsons (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht) (28)Aoibheann Reilly (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht) (16) Molly Scuffil-McCabe (Manawatū RFC / Leinster) (22) Beth Buttimer, Ireland Women's Rugby Squad Training, IRFU High Performance Centre, Sport Ireland Campus (Image: ©INPHO/Ben Brady) Forwards:Claire Boles (Railway Union RFC / Ulster) (6)Beth Buttimer (UL Bohemian / Munster)*Ruth Campbell (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (8)Eimear Corri Fallon (Blackrock RFC / Leinster) (6)Linda Djougang (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (48)Brittany Hogan (Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster) (34)Neve Jones (Gloucester Hartpury) (37)Ivana Kiripati (Creggs RFC / Connacht) (2)Siobhán McCarthy (Railway Union RFC / Munster) (9)Sadhbh McGrath (Cooke RFC / Ulster) (16)Edel McMahon (Exeter Chiefs / Connacht) (34) Co-CaptainClíodhna Moloney MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs) (45)Sam Monaghan (Gloucester Hartpury / IQ Rugby) (23) Co-CaptainGrace Moore (Trailfinders Women / IQ Rugby) (22)Niamh O'Dowd (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (17)Ellena Perry (Gloucester Hartpury / IQ Rugby) (1)Fiona Tuite (Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster) (17) Aoife Wafer (Blackrock College RFC / Leinster) (15) Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Times
Ireland name one uncapped player in World Cup squad
Ireland Women's Head Coach Scott Bemand has selected one uncapped player, hooker Beth Buttimer, in his 32-person World Cup squad. Buttimer, who impressed in the recent Under-20 Summer Series gets the call up as one of 18 forwards and 14 backs. Ireland are co-captained by Edel McMahon and Sam Monaghan ahead of the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England which kicks off on August 22nd. Ivana Kiripati, Nancy McGillivray and Ellena Perry, who all received caps in the recent warm up games against Scotland and Canada, also make it into the final squad. READ MORE 'When we qualified for the Rugby World Cup in April 2024, we knew it gave us a solid amount of time to prepare for the tournament,' said Bemand. 'We have used that time to build depth and cultivate our 'Green Wave'. The majority of this squad have now been together since the start of June, and we are excited to finally get going.' The coaching team is led by Bemand who is assisted by Alex Codling, Denis Fogarty, Larissa Muldoon, James Scaysbrook and Gareth Steenson. Ireland did not play in the last World Cup in 2021, which was held in New Zealand, where the Black Ferns beat England 34-31 in the final at Eden Park. Ireland will face New Zealand in the third of their Pool C games in Brighton on September 7th. 'Missing out on the last World Cup lit a fire in all of us,' said McMahon. 'Getting Ireland back on the world stage means absolutely everything. It's something we have dreamed of and fought for ever since. We're ready, and we are going to give it everything for our country.' 'The 'Green Wave' is more than just a slogan for us - it's the spirit we carry onto the field. Over the coming weeks, we want to make our families proud and inspire the nation. This is a moment we've worked tirelessly for, and we'll leave nothing behind.' Ireland RWC Squad: (*Denotes uncapped) Forwards: Claire Boles (Railway Union RFC / Ulster) (6), Beth Buttimer (UL Bohemian / Munster)*, Ruth Campbell (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (8), Eimear Corri Fallon (Blackrock RFC / Leinster) (6), Linda Djougang (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (48), Brittany Hogan (Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster) (34), Neve Jones (Gloucester Hartpury) (37), Ivana Kiripati (Creggs RFC / Connacht) (2), Siobhán McCarthy (Railway Union RFC / Munster) (9), Sadhbh McGrath (Cooke RFC / Ulster) (16), Edel McMahon (Exeter Chiefs / Connacht) (34) (Co-Captain), Clíodhna Moloney MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs) (45), Sam Monaghan (Gloucester Hartpury / IQ Rugby) (23) (Co-Captain), Grace Moore (Trailfinders Women / IQ Rugby) (22), Niamh O'Dowd (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (17), Ellena Perry (Gloucester Hartpury / IQ Rugby) (1), Fiona Tuite (Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster) (17), Aoife Wafer (Blackrock College RFC / Leinster) (15) Backs: Enya Breen (Blackrock College RFC / Munster) (31), Amee Leigh Costigan (Railway Union RFC / Munster) (19), Aoife Dalton (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (24), Méabh Deely (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht) (14), Stacey Flood (Railway Union RFC / Leinster) (20), Nicole Fowley (Galwegians / Connacht) (14), Eve Higgins (Railway Union RFC / Leinster) (28), Emily Lane (Blackrock College RFC / Munster) (17), Anna McGann (Railway Union RFC / Connacht) (11), Nancy McGillivray (Exeter Chiefs / IQ Rugby) (1), Dannah O'Brien (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster) (26), Béibhinn Parsons (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht) (28), Aoibheann Reilly (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht) (16), Molly Scuffil-McCabe (Manawatu RFC / Leinster) (22).
