Tomorrow (Sunday), Energia Park, Donnybrook will host a double-header to launch both the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship and the PwC Under-18 Girls Interprovincial Championship, with a strong Navan RFC presence across both Leinster squads.
Senior Women – Leinster v Ulster, Kick-Off: 2:30pm
Navan RFC’s Rosie Searle is in line for her senior interprovincial debut, having been named by Head Coach Ben Martin among a largely uncapped group of replacements for Leinster’s opening match.
In the starting XV, Searle is joined by four players with Navan connections:
- Cara Martin
- Emma Brogan
- Kate Jordan
- Jade Gaffney – Vice-Captain for the Championship
The Leinster senior women’s backroom team also includes Navan RFC player/assistant coach Michelle Claffey, who has responsibility for the backs unit.
Full squad details on the Leinster Rugby Website:
https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/preview/ben-martin-names-leinster-team-to-face-ulster-in-season-opener
Under-18 Girls – Leinster v Ulster, Kick-Off: 5:30pm
In the day’s second match, Navan RFC’s Emma O’Rourke will start at Number 8 for the Leinster U18 Girls as they look to make a winning start to their campaign.
Match Day Schedule – Energia Park, Donnybrook (Sunday 10th August)
- 2:30pm: Leinster Women v Ulster Women (Vodafone Interprovincial Championship)
- 5:30pm: Leinster U18 Girls v Ulster U18 Girls (PwC Interprovincial Championship)
Navan RFC wishes Rosie, Cara, Emma, Kate, Jade, Michelle & Emma the very best of luck tomorrow!
