Ireland Preview
Having taken notable scalps in 2024, a much-improved Ireland go into this year’s tournament without talismanic skipper Sam Monaghan.
The Gloucester-Hartpury PWR winner, who co-captained alongside Edel McMahon last year, has been ruled out with a knee injury so head coach Scott Bemand has rewarded standout performers from the Celtic Challenge, among them forwards Alma Atagamen, Jane Neill, Beth Buttimer, Jane Clohessy, and 2024 Women’s Summer Series MVP, Sophie Barrett, right.
Barrett, Neill, But-timer, and Clohessy were key figures for the Ireland U20s last season, while A...
