Mother of local player picked on Irish Women's Rugby World Cup squad wants her daughter to enjoy her upcoming experience 

A young County Roscommon woman scored one of Ireland’s tries during their victory against Italy and the U-18 Six Nations Festival in Wales this afternoon. Sarah Purcell grabbed her side’s second try in the 20-0 victory against Italy.

Five County Roscommon natives have been named in the Connacht squad for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship clash against Benetton Rugby at Stadio Comunale di Monigo (kick-off at 1 p. m. ).

A County Roscommon native has made the starting cut for the Ireland team’s opening game against France in this season’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations.

Three players from Creggs RFC have been selected on the Ireland U-18 Women’s squad for the upcoming Six Nations Festival in Wales.