Head coach Niamh Briggs has named the Munster squad to defend the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship which kicks off on August 12th.
Briggs has named a 32-player squad with internationals Nicole Cronin and back-row Dorothy Wall continuing in their roles of captain and vice-captain, respectively.
24 players have been retained from last season's Championship-winning squad while five of the current squad were involved in this year's Women's Six Nations Championship.
There are nine uncapped players in the squad; Abbie Salter-Townshend, Ellen Boylan, Jane Clohessy, Beth Buttimer, Aoibhe O'Flynn, Michelle O'Driscoll, Aoibheann Hahessy, Ciara McLoughlin and Ciara O'Dwyer.
Buttimer was part of the Ireland U18 Women's squad that performed well at the U-18 Women’s Six Nations Festival in April.
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Under 18 Women’s Six Nations Festival - Ireland's Beth Buttimer - Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Evan Treacy[/caption]
Fiona Hayes continues in her role as assistant coach while the squad are also supported by Munster Rugby Academy and Development staff including Head of Rugby Operations Ian Costello, Provincial Talent Coach Ian Keatley, Elite Player Development Officer Tommy O’Donnell and former Ireland international Sean Cronin.
Sara Hartigan continues in the position of Team Manager having previously held that role over the last two seasons.
Nine development players will also train with the squad throughout the campaign.
The Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship will take place on four successive weekends – August 12th, August 19th, August 26th and September 2nd.
Munster kick off their interprovincial campaign against Ulster at City of Armagh RFC on August 12th which is followed by the visit of Connacht to Musgrave Park on August 19th before a trip to Dublin to take on Leinster in Donnybrook on August 26th.
A Finals day will be held on September 2nd with further details to be confirmed soon.
Under 18 Women’s Six Nations Festival - Ireland's Beth Buttimer - Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Evan Treacy[/caption]
Fiona Hayes continues in her role as assistant coach while the squad are also supported by Munster Rugby Academy and Development staff including Head of Rugby Operations Ian Costello, Provincial Talent Coach Ian Keatley, Elite Player Development Officer Tommy O’Donnell and former Ireland international Sean Cronin.
Sara Hartigan continues in the position of Team Manager having previously held that role over the last two seasons.
Nine development players will also train with the squad throughout the campaign.
The Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship will take place on four successive weekends – August 12th, August 19th, August 26th and September 2nd.
Munster kick off their interprovincial campaign against Ulster at City of Armagh RFC on August 12th which is followed by the visit of Connacht to Musgrave Park on August 19th before a trip to Dublin to take on Leinster in Donnybrook on August 26th.
A Finals day will be held on September 2nd with further details to be confirmed soon.