The Ireland Women's squad depart for England today for the Rugby World Cup, with 7 Connacht players among the squad of 32 assembled by Head Coach Scott Bemand. The players gathered in Dublin on Thursday for their final press gathering and collection of World Cup gear, and our reporter William Davies caught up with some of the Connacht contingent, as well as Kilconly native Cliodhna Moloney, now playing with Exeter Chiefs.
First up, William spoke to Aoibheann Reilly from Ballinasloe, a scrum-half who has had to work extremely hard to come back from two ACL injuries...
Next up, William caught up with another Ballinasloe player, full-back Meabh Deely...
William also spoke to back-row player Anna McGann from Athlone...
Finally, William caught up with Cliodhna Moloney, the Kilconly native who plays at hooker for Exeter Chiefs...
Cover Photo: Ireland will debut the new home jersey in their World Cup opener against Japan on Sunday, 24 August at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton. Scott Bemand’s side also face Spain and New Zealand in Pool A.
