Ireland Women’s Six Nations 2024 Squad Revealed

Women's Six Nations 2024 squad

Eight Uncapped Players Included as Bemand Aims to Expand Player Pool

Head coach Scott Bemand has disclosed a 35-player Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2024. It combines experienced stars and promising newcomers aiming to make their mark on the biggest stage. 

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Several players who impressed in the WXV3 Tournament and Celtic Challenge have earned their first Ireland caps. Ruth Campbell, Katie Whelan, Katie Corrigan, and Clare Gorman join the backs, while Chisom Ugwuere, Katie Heffernan, Shannon Ikahihifo, and Andrea Stock bolster the forwards. 

Ireland also welcomes back vital players who were part of the WXV3 and HSBC SVNS Series squads, including Aoibheann Reilly, Eve Higgins and Béibhinn Parsons. These experienced campaigners will provide valuable leadership and skills on the pitch. 

Women's Six Nations 2024 squad

“We are elevated for this group of players who will represent Ireland in the forthcoming Women’s Six Nations 2024,” said Bemand. “The WXV3 and Celtic Challenge have been vital in developing our player pool, and we are chasing potential via this group.” 

Including eight uncapped players highlights Bemand’s commitment to expanding the player pool and fostering future talent. The wider training panel of seven players further demonstrates this dedication to player development. 

Ireland Women’s Six Nations 2024 Squad

Forwards (19):

  • Claire Boles, Ulster Railway Union RFC
  • * Meghan Collis (Railway Union RFC, Leinster) and Ruth Campbell (Old Belvedere RFC, Leinster)
  • Sarah Delaney (Leinster, Blackrock College RFC)
  • Christy Haney, Leinster’s Blackrock College RFC
  • Brittany Hogan, Ulster’s Old Belvedere RFC
  • Trailfinder Shannon Ikahihifo (Ealing)*
  • Eimear Corri (Leinster, Blackrock College RFC)
  • Sadhbh McGrath (ULSTER, Cooke RFC, MU Barnhall)
  • Edel McMahon, co-captain of the Exeter Chiefs in Connacht
  • Linda Djougang, Leinster’s Old Belvedere RFC
  • Co-captain Sam Monaghan of Gloucester-Hartpury
  • Niamh O’Dowd, Leinster’s Old Belvedere RFC
  • Trailfinder Andrea Stock (Ealing)*
  • Fiona Tuite, Ulster’s Old Belvedere RFC
  • Neve Jones, Ulster, Gloucester-Hartpury
  • Dorothy Wall and Aoife Wafer from Blackrock College RFC in Munster and Leinster, respectively
  • Saracen Grace Moore

Backs (16): 

  • Blackrock College RFC’s Natasja Behan, Leinster
  • (Katie Corrigan, Old Belvedere RFC, Leinster)*Enya Breen, Blackrock College, Munster
  • Aoife Dalton from Leinster’s Old Belvedere RFC
  • Blackrock College RFC, Connacht’s Méabh Deely
  • Nicole Fowley, Connacht’s Galwegians RFC
  • * Kate Heffernan – Railway Union RFC, Leinster * Eve Higgins – Railway Union RFC, Leinster * Clare Gorman – Old Belvedere RFC, Leinster
  • Connacht’s Blackrock College RFC’s Béibhinn Parsons
  • Lauren Delany – Sale Sharks, IQ Rugby
  • Connacht’s Blackrock College RFC’s Aoibheann Reilly
  • Dannah O’Brien, Leinster’s Old Belvedere RFC
  • Chisom Ugwueru – UL Bohemian RFC, Munster; Molly Scuffil-McCabe – Railway Union RFC, Leinster; Katie Whelan – Old Belvedere RFC, Leinster)* 

Panellists for Training (7):

  • India Daley, who plays for Ulster at Blackrock College RFC, and Maeve Óg O’Leary, who plays for Munster at Blackrock College RFC,
  • Kate Flannery (UL Bohemian RFC, Currently Playing for Munster)*
  • Hannah O’Connor, who plays rugby for Leinster at Blackrock College RFC
  • Leah Tarpey (Railway Union RFC, Currently Playing for Leinster)
  • Ivana Kiripati (Tuam-Oughterard, Currently Playing for Connacht)*
  • Kayla Waldron (Railway Union RFC, Connacht Currently)* *Indicates players that are not limited by the Ireland Coaching Team and Management

Coaching Staff: 

  • Scott Bemand is the head coach
  • Senior Coach: John McKee
  • Defence Coach: Denis Fogarty
  • Scrum Coach: Larissa Muldoon
  • Elaine Ryan, World Rugby Intern, Assistant Backs and Attack Coach
  • Performance Analyst: Ed Slattery

Management & Support Staff:

  • Team Manager: Roisin Murphy
  • Master of Baggage: Sean Ryan
  • National Group Physio, Mats Cosgrove
  • Team Doctor: Cian O’Brien
  • Head of Athletic Performance: Greg Hollins
  • Performance Nutritionist: Andy Weir
  • Athletic Performance Assistant: Emma Brennan
  • High-Performance Culture and Leadership Lead: Lisa Doyle

Key Dates:

  • March 23rd: France vs. Ireland, Stade Marie-Marvingt (Live on RTÉ)
  • March 31st: Ireland vs. Italy, RDS Arena (Live on RTÉ)
  • April 13th: Ireland vs. Wales, Musgrave Park (Live on Virgin Media)
  • April 20th: England vs. Ireland, Twickenham Stadium (Live on Virgin Media)
  • April 27th: Ireland vs. Scotland, Kingspan Stadium (Live on RTÉ)

Bemand encourages everyone to get behind the team and support the Women’s Six Nations 2024. With a passionate home crowd cheering them on, Ireland will be looking to perform well and achieve their goals in the tournament.

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