Maeve Óg O’Leary Confirmed As Captain For 2026 Interpros

24th July 2026 By The Editor

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Munster Rugby can confirm that Maeve Óg O’Leary will continue as captain of the Munster Women’s side for the 2026/27 season.

Born and raised in Ballina, County Tipperary, Maeve Óg began her playing career at the age of 15 for local club Ballina-Killaloe RFC.

From there she earned herself a spot on the Munster U18 side at both 7s and 15s level.

After school, Maeve Óg made the move to Dublin to continue her studies in DCU. This led the former fly-half/centre to join Dublin side Blackrock College where she found herself shifting to back-row.

O’Leary went on to win an All-Ireland League title with the side in 2022.

She made her senior Munster debut in 2021 and was part of the team that won the Interprovincial Championship in 2022 and retained the championship in 2023.

O’Leary made her senior Ireland debut in 2021, featuring as a replacement against the United States. She also was part of the squad for the 2022 Six Nations.

In 2023 she made the squad once more and travelled to Dubai for the inaugural WXV tournament.

O’Leary returned to captain the side to Interpro glory last season after an extended break due to knee injuries.

Speaking about returning to the helm O’Leary said:

“It is unreal, I am so delighted and honoured of course.

“I think last year we had such an unreal year, so I am delighted to be able to lead the girls again.

“But, to be honest, there are so many great leaders within the team and I think that that is the most important thing. There are so many people driving this squad forward, so it is an honour”

Hear more from Maeve Óg below.