Three Exeter Chiefs Players Named in Ireland's Training Squad

Exeter Chiefs are pleased to confirm that Cliodhna Moloney, Edel McMahon, and Nancy McGillivray have been named in the Ireland Women’s training squad as they begin preparations for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in England later this year.

Ireland will play two warm-up fixtures as part of their build-up to the tournament, facing Scotland at Virgin Media Park in Cork on Saturday, 2 August (2pm), followed by a fixture against Canada at Ulster Rugby Stadium in Belfast on Saturday, 9 August (12pm).

Nancy McGillivray will join the Ireland squad from 1st July following the conclusion of her England transition contract, linking up with Moloney and McMahon as they continue their preparations under head coach Scott Bemand.

Speaking about their preparations so far, Bemand said: “We assembled at the start of June, refreshed and ready to go for our first stint in camp as we look to build towards the Rugby World Cup in August and September.

“We had plenty of new faces in training, and with some players heading to the Six Nations Summer Series in Wales, I am really happy to be able to bring in some new names, as we look to continue to build depth within our playing group.

“We will be keeping a close eye on the Under-20 tournament, which is a fantastic opportunity for some of our younger players to put into practice things they have learnt over the past few weeks.

“There has been huge excitement and plenty of energy since we got back together, and we are really looking to push on now again over the next few weeks.

“Returning to Cork and Belfast for our two warm-up games, two grounds we know well and that have seen some great performances from us over the past two years, is perfect preparation for what lies ahead.

“We really hope the Irish public will come out in force, join our ‘Green Wave’, and give the team a great send-off before we head for England.”