3 Munster Players In Ireland Sevens Squad

14th November 2014 By Munster Rugby

Three Munster players have been selected in the Ireland Sevens squad for tomorrow’s France Women’s Sevens tournament in Biarritz.

Tralee's Siobhán Barrett, Shannon's Nicole Cronin and Claire Keohane of UL Bohemian have made the 12-woman squad.

Two of the Ireland Women's side that finished fourth in the recent Women's Rugby World Cup also feature as Jenny Murphy and Ashleigh Baxter have joined the Sevens prgramme.

This tournament kicks off the competitive season for 2014/2015 and is the first step in competitive preparation for the Olympic qualifier in July 2015.

Ireland shares group A with Spain, Wales and England Chariot. The side will be captained by Blackrock's Shannon Houston.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, head coach Jon Skurr said: "This is the start of a long road that will ultimately finish with the Olympic qualifying event in July.

"The girls have worked hard throughout pre-season and are raring to go. Now it's about challenging ourselves against two Women's Sevens World Series teams (England and Spain) and a very tough Welsh side,” Skurr added.

Ireland Sevens Squad, France Women's Sevens Tournament, Biarritz. Saturday 15th November 2014
Siobhán Barrett (Tralee/Munster)
Ashleigh Baxter (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster)
Nicole Cronin (Shannon/Munster)
Katie Fitzhenry (Blackrock/Leinster)
Shannon Houston (Blacxkrock/Leinster) (Captain)
Claire Keohane (UL Bohemian/Munster)
Martina McCarthy (St. Mary's/Talent ID Programme)
Lucy Mulhall (Talent ID Programme)
Jenny Murphy (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
Elaine Ryan (Talent ID Programme)
Hannah Tyrrell (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
Lauralee Walsh (Talent ID Programme)