Three Munster Players Selected For Dubai Sevens

Three Munster players have been selected in the Ireland Women’s Sevens squad to participate in this week’s Women’s Invitational Dubai Sevens.

Siobhán Barrett, Nicole Cronin and Claire Keohane are all included with Irish international Alison Miller set to make her competitive return to the Seven's set-up having signed-up to the sevens programme at the beginning of the season.

In addition to representing Ireland in the Women's Rugby World Cup in France in August, Alison was a member of the Ireland Sevens squad last season.

Susan Vaughan also makes her return to the squad replacing Shannon Houston who sustained a back injury in a warm up fixture against the Australia Tribe last week.

Jenny Murphy has been named captain for the tournament and for the remainder of the season.

Speaking about the change in captaincy, Jon Skurr said "Shannon has done an outstanding job as captain over the last year and has led from the front throughout this period.

"Shannon has been a great captain and has helped support and develop a number of players who have crossed over into the sport.

"What is even more remarkable, is that she managed to combine the role of captain with her day job as a Doctor.

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank her for the leadership of the team and the way she conducted herself throughout her time as captain," he added.

Ireland Women's Sevens Squad – Women's Invitational Dubai Sevens- Dubai, UAE
Siobhán Barrett (Tralee/Munster)
Ashleigh Baxter (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster)
Nicole Cronin (Shannon/Munster)
Claire Keohane (UL Bohemian/Munster)
Martina McCarthy (St. Mary's/Talent ID Programme)
Alison Miller (Portlaoise/Connacht)
Lucy Mulhall (Talent ID Programme)
Jenny Murphy (Captain) (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
Elaine Ryan (Talent ID Programme)
Hannah Tyrell (Old Belvedere/Leinster)
Susan Vaughan (Railway Union/Leinster)
Laura-Lee Walsh (Talent ID Programme)

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