Ireland club team named to take on Scotland clubs at Energia Park

This fixture (kick-off at 6.30pm) will see the teams compete for the Dalriada Cup, which was last contested between Ireland and Scotland Clubs in 2020 and won by the Ireland side.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 - 11:52

Cian Locke

Ireland club head coach Adam Craig has named his team for Friday’s clash with Scotland Clubs at Energia Park.

This fixture (kick-off at 6.30pm) will see the teams compete for the Dalriada Cup, which was last contested between Ireland and Scotland Clubs in 2020 and won by the Irish.

The squad features strong representation from across the Energia All-Ireland League with Cork Constitution, Clontarf, Terenure College and Ballynahinch prominent throughout the matchday 23.

Captain Jack Kelleher will again bring his leadership and experience to the side. He captained the squad last year against Portugal A and has been a consistent performer at club level and a key figure in Cork Constitution’s recent success.

In the front row, David Begley (Young Munster), Bobby Sheehan (Lansdowne) and Luke Masters (Cork Constitution) are named, while Sean Rigney (Terenure College) partners Fionn Gilbert (Clontarf) in the second row.

Kelleher leads the side from blindside flanker and is joined in the back row by Ronan Watters (St. Mary’s College) at openside and Bradley Luney (Ballynahinch) at number eight.

At half-back, Adam Maher (Cork Constitution) is selected at scrum-half alongside Conor Kelly (Clontarf) at out-half. The midfield pairing sees Aran Egan (Terenure College) link up with Myles Carey (St. Mary’s College).

The back three is made up of Aaron Sexton (Ballynahinch) and Sean French (Cork Constitution) on the wings, with Conor Rankin (Ballynahinch) at full-back.

On the bench, Claytan Milligan (Ballynahinch), Marcus Hanan (Terenure College), Adam Tuite (Terenure College), Bailey Faloon (Young Munster) and David Whitten (Instonians) provide forward cover, while Sam Owens, Tadhg Bird (both Clontarf) and Adam LaGrue (Terenure College) complete the Match Day Squad.

In addition, four travelling reserves will accompany the squad to Energia Park, Tom O’Reilly (St. Mary’s), Max Russell (Terenure College), Will McDonald (Old Belvedere) and Jack Matthews (Lansdowne).

Ireland Club team (v Scotland Clubs)

1. David Begley – Young Munster RFC

2. Bobby Sheehan – Lansdowne FC

3. Luke Masters – Cork Constitution FC

4. Sean Rigney – Terenure College RFC

5. Fionn Gilbert – Clontarf FC

6. Jack Kelleher (C) – Cork Constitution FC

7. Ronan Watters – St. Mary’s College RFC

8. Bradley Luney – Ballynahinch RFC

9. Adam Maher – Cork Constitution FC

10. Conor Kelly – Clontarf FC

11. Aaron Sexton – Ballynahinch RFC