Neve Jones will earn her 50th cap for Ireland as the team prepares for a WXV Global Series test against South Africa in Cape Town. The lineup sees the return of full‑back Stacey Flood and lock Dorothy Wall, with Erin King captaining the side.
Ireland women held off a late Japanese comeback to win 31‑24 at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. The victory saw Beibhinn Parsons set a new Irish record with her 24th test try, cementing her place in the nation’s rugby history.
Ireland’s women’s rugby side, led by head coach Scott Bemand, view the upcoming WXV Global Series as the beginning of a new World Cup cycle. The team will face the United States in Dublin before matches in Galway, Cork, and South Africa, aiming to build depth and experience after a strong Six Nations finish.
Ireland’s women’s rugby team will compete in the WXV Global Series this autumn. Coach Scott Bemand highlighted the selection of seven uncapped players who impressed in the Interprovincial Championship, adding fresh talent to the 36‑player squad ahead of tests against the USA, Japan and South Africa.