Munster Women’s Squad Named For Ulster

The Munster Women’s squad, sponsored by Keanes Jewellers, has been named ahead of their second Interprovincial fixture against Ulster in Thomond Park Stadium on Saturday, 29th August (kick-off 2.30pm).

Head Coach Wayne Falvey has made one change to his squad that overcame Connacht 8-3 last Saturday at the Sportsground in Galway.

Highfield second row Róisín Ormond starts while her club colleague Gerda Coyne takes a place on the bench.

Niamh Briggs from UL Bohemian will continue to captain the side as her squad bid to retain their Interprovincial title.

Munster XV: Valerie Power (Shannon); Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird (Highfield), Niamh Kavanagh (UL Bohs), Nicola Scully (Highfield) , Laura O’Mahony (Tralee); Niamh Briggs (UL Bohs), Ellen Murphy (Highfield); Fiona Reidy (UL Bohs), Amy Desmond (Highfield), Leah Lyons (Highfield); Róisín Ormond (Highfield), Elaine Anthony (Highfield); Siobhan Fleming (Tralee), Ciara Griffin (Tralee), Heather O’Brien (Highfield). Replacements: Zoe Grattagh (Highfield), Maura Collins (Abbeyfeale), Niamh English (Highfield), Gerda Coyne (Highfield), Chloe Pearse (Shannon), Mona Fehily (Highfield), Jayne Pennefather (Highfield), Edel Murphy (UL Bohs).

Gates at Thomond Park Stadium open at 1.30pm at the East side.