Scott Bemand names 37-player preparation squad ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup

PREPARATIONS SQUAD: Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named a 37-player preparation squad for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England later this summer. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named a 37-player preparation squad for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England later this summer.

There are two uncapped players in the squad with Bemand selecting Alma Atagamen and Ivana Kiripati. Following impressive debuts in the Guinness Women's Six Nations against Scotland Jane Clohessy and Aoife Corey have been rewarded with selection for the preparation squad.