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Irish Daily Mirror
a day 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.
The 42
2 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
New-look Leinster open three in a row bid with win over Ulster, Munster down Connacht
Leinster 37-21 Ulster A MUCH-CHANGED LEINSTER began their bid for a third straight Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship title with a 37-21 home win over Ulster, giving new head coach Ben Martin a positive start in the process. Two of Leinster's 13 debutants, Kathy Baker and Emma Brogan (two), contributed tries as they built a 22-14 half-time lead at Energia Park. Ireland Under-20 captain Jane Neill also scored from the base of the scrum. After defending for much of the first half, Ulster were clinical with a couple of scoring chances approaching the interval. Siobhán Sheerin marked her first appearance at this level with a fine try, and also converted captain India Daley's follow-up effort. Jade Gaffney and Baker, the Vodafone Player of the Match, both crossed during the third quarter, with Ulster losing Brenda Barr to the sin bin not long after a Sophie Barrett try. Murray Houston's improving side had enough possession to bag a bonus point or two of their own, but the excellent Baker teed up Brogan's hat-trick score as Leinster quickly turn their attention to next Saturday's visit of arch rivals Munster. Leinster scorers Tries: Kathy Baker 2, Emma Brogan 3, Jane Neill, Jade Gaffney Con: Nikki Caughey Ulster scorers Tries: Siobhán Sheerin, India Daley, Sophie Barrett Cons: Siobhán Sheerin 3 Advertisement Leinster's Maggie Boylan on the charge. Dan Clohessy / INPHO Dan Clohessy / INPHO / INPHO LEINSTER: Caoimhe McCormack (Railway Union RFC); Emma Brogan (MU Barnhall RFC), Kathy Baker (Blackrock College RFC), Cara Martin (Blackrock College RFC), Maggie Boylan (Blackrock College RFC); Nikki Caughey (Railway Union RFC), Jade Gaffney (Old Belvedere RFC); Aoife Moore (Blackrock College RFC), Lisa Callan (Old Belvedere RFC), Katie Layde (Old Belvedere RFC), Clíodhna Ní Chonchobhair (Blackrock College RFC), Kate Jordan (Blackrock College RFC), Ciara Short (Wicklow RFC), Molly Boyne (Railway Union RFC) (capt), Jane Neill (Old Belvedere RFC). Replacements: Méabh Keegan (Railway Union RFC), Kelly Burke (MU Barnhall RFC), Clodagh Dunne (Old Belvedere RFC), Rosie Searle (Navan RFC), Emma Kelly (Old Belvedere RFC), Erin McConnell (Wicklow RFC), Ellie O'Sullivan Sexton (Old Belvedere RFC), Katie Corrigan (Old Belvedere RFC). ULSTER: Niamh Marley (Cooke RFC); Lucy Thompson (Enniskillen RFC/Cooke RFC), Siobhán Sheerin (Clogher Valley RFC), Tara O'Neill (Cooke RFC), Paige Smyth (Ballynahinch RFC/Cooke RFC); Lauren Farrell McCabe (Suttonians RFC), Georgia Boyce (Cooke RFC); Sarah Roberts (Queen's University Belfast RFC), Maebh Clenaghan (Queen's University Belfast RFC), Sophie Barrett (Enniskillen RFC), Lauren Darley (Queen's University Belfast RFC), Brenda Barr (Suttonians RFC), Ruby Starrett (Queen's University Belfast RFC), Katie Hetherington (Clogher Valley RFC), India Daley (Enniskillen RFC/Blackrock College RFC) (capt). Replacements: Megan Simpson (Cooke RFC), Cara McLean (Larne RFC), Ava Fannin (Blackrock College RFC), Rebecca Beacom (Enniskillen RFC), Moya Hill (Enniskillen RFC), Rachael McIlroy (Queen's University Belfast RFC), Kelly McCormill (Cooke RFC), Stacey Sloan (Cooke RFC). Referee: Cian Aherne (IRFU) ********** Munster 22-5 Connacht Munster's Chisom Ugwueru and Megan Collis of Connacht. Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO / INPHO Munster had too much pace and power for a young Connacht team in Cork, as Chisom Ugwueru helped herself to a hat-trick of tries in a runaway 44-5 victory. With Matt Brown back as head coach for the first time since 2021, and Maeve Óg O'Leary taking on the captaincy, Munster comfortably won their only home game in this season's Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship. Ava Ryder's 29th-minute try was the sole score for a gallant Connacht, who trailed 22-5 at half-time after Munster debutant Gráinne Burke, Ugwueru (2), and Aoife Corey had all touched down. Ugwueru, the Ennis flyer, took care of the bonus point with a brilliant effort from inside her own half. Vodafone Player of the Match Caitríona Finn pulled the strings at out-half, having a hand in most of Munster's best moments. Connacht, who host Ulster next Saturday, lost Poppy Garvey to a 52nd-minute sin-binning, and Ugwueru and replacement Kate Flannery both scored while she was off. Stephanie Nunan and Brianna Heylmann bookended the second half with well-taken tries. Munster scorers Tries: Gráinne Burke, Chisom Ugwueru 3, Aoife Corey, Stephanie Nunan, Kate Flannery, Brianna Heylmann; Cons: Caitríona Finn 2 Connacht scorers Try: Ava Ryder Munster's debutants. Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO Lorraine O'Sullivan / INPHO / INPHO MUNSTER: Aoife Corey (UL Bohemian RFC); Lyndsay Clarke (Ennis RFC), Alana McInerney (UL Bohemian RFC), Stephanie Nunan (UL Bohemian RFC), Chisom Ugwueru (UL Bohemian RFC); Caitríona Finn (UL Bohemian RFC), Abbie Salter-Townshend (UL Bohemian RFC); Gráinne Burke (UL Bohemian RFC), Saoirse Crowe (Shannon RFC), Eilís Cahill (UL Bohemian RFC), Aoibhe O'Flynn (UL Bohemian RFC), Claire Bennett (UL Bohemian RFC), Brianna Heylmann (UL Bohemian RFC), Maeve Óg O'Leary (Blackrock College RFC) (capt), Chloe Pearse (UL Bohemian RFC). Replacements: Aoife Fleming (Ballincollig RFC), Ciara McLoughlin (UL Bohemian RFC), Lily Morris (Ballincollig RFC), Jane Clohessy (UL Bohemian RFC), Annakate Cournane (Shannon RFC), Eve Prendergast (Ballincollig RFC), Kate Flannery (UL Bohemian RFC), Orna Moynihan (Ennis RFC). CONNACHT: Clara Barrett (UL Bohemian RFC); Emily Foley (Galwegians RFC), Orla Dixon (Galwegians RFC), Éabha Nic Dhonnacha (UL Bohemian RFC) (capt), Ava Ryder (Blackrock College RFC); Siofra Hession (Creggs RFC), Gráinne Moran (Galwegians RFC); Ella Burns (Tuam/Oughterard RFC/Galwegians RFC), Lily Brady (Westport RFC/UL Bohemian RFC), Megan Collis (Railway Union RFC), Poppy Garvey (Railway Union RFC), Grace Browne Moran (Galwegians RFC), Beibhinn Gleeson (Tuam/Oughterard RFC), Lesley Ring (Old Belvedere RFC), Jemima Adams Verling (Creggs RFC). Replacements: Stacy Hanley (Galwegians RFC), Hannah Coen (Creggs RFC), Roisin Maher (Galwegians RFC), Ailish Quinn (Galwegians RFC), Caoilfhionn Conway Morrissey (Ennis RFC), Karly Tierney (Tuam/Oughterard RFC), Sinead O'Brien (Galwegians RFC), Fódhla Ní Bhraonáin (Tuam/Oughterard RFC). Referee: Euan O'Riordan (IRFU).
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
What TV channel is Ireland Under-20s vs New Zealand on? FREE stream, kick-off time and team for World Championship tie
THE Ireland Under-20s are back in action in the World Rugby U20 Championship this evening as they'll take on New Zealand. Neil Doak's side were Advertisement To reach the last four, Ireland need to overhaul the Junior All Blacks at the top of Pool B. That means either winning with a bonus point or winning and limiting New Zealand to a maximum of one bonus point. Here's everything you need to know around how to watch it: WHAT TV CHANNEL IS IRELAND U20S VS NEW ZEALAND ON? The match will kick-off at 5pm Irish time in Calvisano and will only be available to watch/stream through Advertisement Read More On Irish Sport The good news is that there's no cost involved. You just have to create an account with them and go from there. WHAT IS THE IRELAND TEAM? Doak has made four changes to his starting XV from that disappointing day out in Viadana. Conor Kennelly has been given a starting berth in second row. Meanwhile Oisin Minogue, who crashed over the Italian try line late on, has been given a chance to start in the back row. Jonny Scott and Daniel Green have been drafted into the backline at centre and full back respectively. Advertisement Most read in Rugby Union Ireland backs: Daniel Green (Queens University Belfast RFC/Ulster), Charlie Molony (UCD RFC/Leinster), Ciarán Mangan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Jonny Scott (Banbridge/Ulster), Derry Moloney (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Tom Wood (Garryowen FC/Munster), Will Wootton (Sale Sharks/IQ Rugby) Ireland forwards: Alex Usanov (Clontarf FC/Leinster), Henry Walker (Queen's University Belfast RFC/Ulster), Alex Mullan (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Conor Kennelly (Highfield RFC/Munster), Billy Corrigan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster), Éanna McCarthy (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)(Captain), Oisin Minogue (Shannon RFC/Munster), Luke Murphy (Young Munster RFC/Munster) Craig Casey shares hilarious 'fear' weighing on him before captaining Ireland for first time vs Georgia Replacements: Luke McLaughlin (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Billy Bohan (Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht), Tom McAllister (Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster), David Walsh (Terenure RFC/Leinster), Bobby Power (Galwegians RFC/Connacht), Clark Logan (Queen's University Belfast RFC/Ulster), Sam Wisniewski (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Gene O'Leary Kareem (UCC RFC/Munster) New Zealand: Sika Pole, Manumaua Letiu (c), Robson Faleafā, Xavier Treacy, Jayden Sa, Finn McLeod, Caleb Woodley, Mosese Bason; Dylan Pledger, Will Cole, Maloni Kunawave, Jack Wiseman, Cooper Roberts, Frank Vaenuku, Rico Simpson (vc) Advertisement Replacements: Shaun Kempton, Israel Time, Dane Johnston, Aisake Vakasiuola, Micah Fale, Jai Tamati, James Cameron, Stan Solomon 1 It's being held in Italy Credit: Getty
The 42
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Ireland name 37-player preparation squad for World Cup
IRELAND HAVE NAMED 37 players for their preparation squad ahead of the World Cup in England later this summer. A group of 21 forwards and 16 backs includes the uncapped duo Alma Atagamen and Ivana Kiripati. Meanwhile, Jane Clohessy and Aoife Corey have retained their places after impressing on their debuts in the Six Nations. Sarah Delaney, Shannon Ikahihifo, Sam Monaghan, Eimear Corri, and Beibhinn Parsons return after missing the WXV1 and Six Nations campaigns through injury. The backroom team has also been confirmed. Joining head coach Scott Bemand are Denis Fogarty (Scrum Coach), Alex Codling (Forwards Coach), Gareth Steenson (Kicking Coach) and James Scaysbrook, who comes onboard as Defence Coach. Ex-Bath and Exeter Chiefs flanker Scaysbrook previously had stints with England U20s and Coventry RFC, in addition to spending time coaching in Hong Kong and Japan. Advertisement The squad will assemble on 2 June at the IRFU High Performance Centre ahead of warm-up matches against Scotland and Canada in early August. The 16-team World Cup takes place between 22 August and 27 September. Ireland have been paired in Pool C, along with Japan (24 August), Spain (31 August) and New Zealand (7 September). More information on tickets for the Summer Series can be found here. Ireland squad – Club/Province/Caps: Forwards: Alma Atagamen (Balbriggan RFC)* Aoife Wafer (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster)(15) Brittany Hogan (Old Belvedere RFC/Ulster)(32) Christy Haney (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster)(24) Clíodhna Moloney (Exeter Chiefs)(43) Deirbhile Nic a Bháird (Old Belvedere RFC/Munster)(11) Edel McMahon (Exeter Chiefs/Connacht)(34) Eimear Corri (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster)(4) Fiona Tuite (Old Belvedere RFC/Ulster)(15) Grace Moore (Trailfinders Women/IQ Rugby)(20) Ivana Kiripati (Creggs RFC/Connacht)* Jane Clohessy (UL Bohemian RFC/Munster)(1) Linda Djougang (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)(46) Neve Jones (Gloucester Hartpury)(35) Niamh O'Dowd (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)(15) Ruth Campbell (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)(7) Sadhbh McGrath (Cooke RFC/Ulster)(14) Sam Monaghan (Gloucester Hartpury/IQ Rugby)(21) Sarah Delaney (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster)(3) Shannon Ikahihifo (Trailfinders Women/IQ Rugby)(3) Siobhán McCarthy (Railway Union RFC/Munster)(8) Backs: Amee-Leigh Costigan (Railway Union RFC/Munster)(18) Anna McGann (Railway Union RFC)(10) Aoibheann Reilly (Blackrock College RFC/Connacht)(15) Aoife Corey (UL Bohemian RFC/Munster)(1) Aoife Dalton (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)(23) Béibhinn Parsons (Blackrock College RFC/Connacht)(26) Dannah O'Brien (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)(24) Emily Lane (Blackrock College RFC/Munster)(15) Enya Breen (Blackrock College RFC/Munster)(29) Eve Higgins (Railway Union RFC)(26) Katie Corrigan (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)(5) Molly Scuffil-McCabe (Manawatū RFC/Leinster)(21) Nicole Fowley (Galwegians RFC/Connacht)(15) Stacey Flood (Railway Union RFC)(19) Vicky Elmes Kinlan (Wicklow RFC)(4) Training Panellist: Méabh Deely (Blackrock College RFC/Connacht)(13).
RTÉ News
29-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Scott Bemand names 37-player Irish preparation squad for World Cup
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has revealed his 37-player preparation squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup in England in August and September. The initial squad contains two uncapped players, Balbriggan RFC's Alma Atagamen and Creggs RFC's Ivana Kiripati who are both included in the 21 forwards named. Jane Clohessy and Aoife Corey have been rewarded with a call-up into the preparation squad having impressed on debut in the side's final Six Nations match against Scotland this season. Sarah Delaney, Shannon Ikahihifo, Sam Monaghan, Eimear Corri and Beibhinn Parsons make their return to the squad after missing both the WXV1 and Six Nations campaigns through injury. Bemand has also added to his coaching team with James Scaysbrook joining as defence coach. Scaysbrook, a former Bath and Exeter Chiefs flanker, transitioned into coaching after his playing career. He coached in Hong Kong and Japan before taking up a position as an England Under-20s defence coach. Since 2020, he has been with Coventry RFC. The team will assemble at the IRFU High Performance Centre from Monday, 2 June and will undertake a series of camps before two home warm-up games against Scotland and Canada in early August. "We're excited to come back together as a group refreshed, recharged, and ready to build towards what promises to be a huge few months," said Bemand. "The competition for places in the final World Cup squad will be fierce, and I know the players will embrace that challenge. "There's great continuity within the squad, with many of the group having come through WXV1 last September, but we've also brought in some young talent who are hungry to make their mark. Now it's about putting in the hard work. We've got a valuable block of time ahead to prepare, and we're looking forward to the opportunity to test ourselves in front of home support in Cork and Belfast this August." Forwards: Alma Atagamen (Balbriggan RFC), Aoife Wafer (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Brittany Hogan (Old Belvedere RFC/Ulster), Christy Haney (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Clíodhna Moloney (Exeter Chiefs), (Deirbhile Nic a Bháird (Old Belvedere RFC/Munster), Edel McMahon (Exeter Chiefs/Connacht), Eimear Corri (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Fiona Tuite (Old Belvedere RFC/Ulster), Grace Moore (Trailfinders Women/IQ Rugby), Ivana Kiripati (Creggs RFC/Connacht), Jane Clohessy (UL Bohemian RFC/Munster), Linda Djougang (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Neve Jones (Gloucester Hartpury), Niamh O'Dowd (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Ruth Campbell (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Sadhbh McGrath (Cooke RFC/Ulster), Sam Monaghan (Gloucester Hartpury/IQ Rugby), Sarah Delaney (Blackrock College RFC/Leinster), Shannon Ikahihifo (Trailfinders Women/IQ Rugby), Siobhán McCarthy (Railway Union RFC/Munster) Backs: Amee-Leigh Costigan (Railway Union RFC/Munster), Anna McGann (Railway Union RFC), Aoibheann Reilly (Blackrock College RFC/Connacht), Aoife Corey (UL Bohemian RFC/Munster), Aoife Dalton (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Béibhinn Parsons (Blackrock College RFC/Connacht), Dannah O'Brien (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Emily Lane (Blackrock College RFC/Munster), Enya Breen (Blackrock College RFC/Munster), Eve Higgins (Railway Union RFC), Katie Corrigan (Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster), Molly Scuffil-McCabe (Manawatū RFC/Leinster), Nicole Fowley (Galwegians RFC/Connacht), Stacey Flood (Railway Union RFC), Vicky Elmes Kinlan (Wicklow RFC)
