The last game before the semi-finals in the Celtic Challenge takes place this weekend with a big local derby between the two Irish teams. The Clovers only defeat so far has come at the hands of the Wolfhounds in the first derby game and they will be looking to leapfrog them to finish top of the table.
For the Wolfhounds India Daley returns to the front row alongside Linda Djougang and Sophie Barrett. The second row of Naoise Smyth and Kate Jordan remains unchanged. Ireland international and PWR player Grace Moore comes into the back row alongside Erin King and Aoife Corcoran.
Aoibheann Reilly starts again at nine and is joined by Dannah O’Brien at ten. Niamh Marley and Robyn O’Connor are on the wings with Aoife Dalton joining Eve Higgins in the centre and Amy Larn at full back.
The Clovers have Ireland internationals Siobhan McCarthy and Sadhbh McGrath returning to the front row either side of Beth Buttimer. Ruth Campbell captains from the second row alongside Aoibheann McGrath while Faith Oviawe, Ailsih Quinn and Jemima Adams Verling making up the back row.
Emily Lane returns at scrum half this week alongside Kate Flannery. Béibhinn Parsons is at 11 with Anna McGann on the other wing. Enya Breen pairs with Alana McInerney in the centre with Aoife Corey continuing at full back.
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Clovers And Wolfhounds Go Head To Head In Celtic Challenge Derby
Celtic Challenge
6th March 2026