Clara woman in Ireland rugby world cup squad

Aoife Dalton from Clara has been named in the Irish squad for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England which kicks off on August 22.

Dalton, who plays her rugby with Old Belvedere and Leinster, has 24 caps and is one of a 32- woman squad, comprised of 18 forwards and 14 backs.

There is one uncapped player in the squad with hooker Beth Buttimer who impressed in the recent U20 Summer Series getting the call up.

Ivana Kiripati, Nancy McGillivray and Ellena Perry, who all received caps in the recent warm up games, make the final squad.

The Ireland women’s coaching team is led by Head Coach Scott Bemand who is assisted by Alex Codling, Denis Fogarty, Larissa Muldoon, James Scaysbrook and Gareth Steenson.

Ireland commence their World Cup campaign against Japan on Sunday, August 24 before they face Spain and New Zealand in their other pool games.