Three St. Mary's Players Named in Irish Squad

Three St. Mary's players have been named in the Irish Women's squad for the upcoming Six Nations competition. This is a great honour for the club and signifies real development for the women's team as this is the largest contingent that they have ever had in an Irish squad.

 Michelle Ross in action for Leinster in their recent Interpro match against Ulster

St. Mary’s and Leinster team-mates Orla Fitzsimons, Gill Nolan and Michelle Ross have been named in the 34 player Irish Training Squad. Nolan and Ross were named in the Irish squad last season. Nolan was unfortunate to miss out on the camps however, as she sustained an injury shortly after selection which ruled her out of the Six Nations campaign. Ross lined out in a Presidents XV against Scotland and was unlucky to miss out on inclusion in the match-day squads. While for Fitzsimons it is her first time in the squad.

This selection is due reward for the hard work put in by players with Province and club this season and over previous seasons. It also signifies the backing players receive from the club both from a coaching point of view and in a developmental sense. The recent disappointment of the postponement of the third round and final of the Interprovincial Competition due to bad weather was in some way eased as the players learnt of their inclusion in the Irish squad. Preparations for the Six Nations include training camps at weekends from now until the competition kicks off in February. The Irish team will host France and England in Ashbourne RFC and will travel to Italy, Scotland and Wales. Full fixtures and the latest news can be found at http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/women/172.phpN