US EditionMcMahon Returns as Ireland Make Four Changes for Japan
Co-captains Sam Monaghan and Edel McMahon lead Ireland's squad in their World Cup opener against Japan, aiming to build on progress since missing the 2021 tournament.
- On Sunday, Head Coach Scott Bemand named Ireland women's rugby team's Match Day Squad for their World Cup opener against Japan at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, kick-off 12pm.
- With progress under Head Coach Scott Bemand, Ireland view the World Cup as a chance to prove growth since missing the 2021 World Cup, despite injuries sidelining Dorothy Wall and Erin King while Edel McMahon returns.
- Bemand named a starting XV with Stacey Flood at fullback, Béibhinn Parsons and Amee-Leigh Costigan on wings, plus front row Niamh O’Dowd, Neve Jones, Linda Djougang, Ruth Campbell, and Sam Monaghan.
- Edel McMahon was passed fit and starts as co‑captain, a timely boost amid injuries, and the match will be live on RTÉ2, BBC Two, and RTÉ 2FM on Sunday at 12 noon.
- Following the opener, Ireland will face Spain and New Zealand , with Head Coach Scott Bemand noting, `We used the two games in pre-season to get minutes into people, combinations are important to transition pre-season into the Test arena`.
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