Ireland selects seven uncapped players for WXV series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ireland's head coach Scott Bemand announced a squad featuring seven uncapped players for the upcoming WXV Global Series. Among the notable selections are forwards Jemima Adams Verling, Sophie Barrett, Beth Buttimer, and Kate Jordan, and backs Caitriona Finn, Lucia Linn, and Alana McInerney. Ireland will host the USA and Japan in September before facing South Africa in October. The inclusion of these newcomers follows their impressive performances in the Women's Interprovincial Championship. The squad also includes eight players based in England, as selections continue to focus on both domestic and overseas talent.
- •Seven uncapped players named in Ireland's WXV squad
- •Ireland faces USA and Japan at home in September
- •Ireland plays South Africa in October during the new WXV format
- •Munster leads the Interprovincial Championship with three victories
- •Bemand highlights quality of talent coming through the system
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Seven uncapped players in Ireland's WXV squad
- 3:43 PMBBC Sport — Seven uncapped players in Ireland's WXV squad
"Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says it is "particularly pleasing" to name seven uncapped players who impressed in the Women's Interprovincial Championship in his squad for the WXV Global Series.
"Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says it is "particularly pleasing" to name seven uncapped players who impressed in the Women's Interprovincial Championship in his squad for the WXV Global Series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:43 PMSeven uncapped players in Ireland's WXV squad
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says it is "particularly pleasing" to name seven uncapped players who impressed in the Women's Interprovincial Championship in his squad for the WXV Global Series.
- BBC SportAug 24, 2026, 3:43 PMSeven uncapped players in Ireland's WXV squad
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says it is "particularly pleasing" to name seven uncapped players who impressed in the Women's Interprovincial Championship in his squad for the WXV Global Series.
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