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Jemima Adams Verling to make Ireland debut against the US in WXV opener

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 11:33 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Jemima Adams Verling to make Ireland debut against the US in WXV opener
Summary

Jemima Adams Verling is set to make her senior debut for Ireland in the WXV Global Series opener against the United States on Sunday at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. As the only uncapped player in the matchday squad, Adams Verling will play blind-side flanker alongside captain Erin King. Head coach Scott Bemand has named a strong side, featuring several players from the recent Women's Six Nations. Ireland aims to start their WXV campaign with a win before facing Japan and South Africa in upcoming fixtures.

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  • •Ireland plays the US on Sunday at Tallaght Stadium.
  • •Adams Verling is the only uncapped player in the squad.
  • •Head coach Scott Bemand has selected an experienced pack.
  • •Ireland faces Japan in double-header matchups later this month.
  • •Bemand's side has a series of WXV games lined up against South Africa in October.
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  • 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Adams Verling handed Ireland debut for WXV opener
  • 11:33 AMBBC Sport — Adams Verling handed Ireland debut for WXV opener
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Connacht back row Jemima Adams Verling is handed her senior Ireland debut in Sunday's WXV Global Series opener against the United States in Dublin.

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Connacht back row Jemima Adams Verling is handed her senior Ireland debut in Sunday's WXV Global Series opener against the United States in Dublin.

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