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Ulster players to the four as Ireland women begin their countdown to Six Nations

Ireland Women's Rugby WXV Gym Session, IRFU High Performance Centre, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 27/2/2024Brittany Hogan Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady

THE Ireland Women’s rugby squad has assembled at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin as they kick off their preparations for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations.

Head Coach Scott Bemand last week announced a 35 player squad that includes eight uncapped players and an additional seven players in a training panel.

The four Ulster players inthe squad are Claire Boles, Brittany Hogan, Neve Jones and Sadhbh McGrath.

Ireland kick off the Championship away to France on March 23, followed by a clash with Italy at the RDS a week later on the 31st. Next up its Wales in Virgin Media Park on April 13 followed by a trip to Twickenham on the 20. The final game of the tournament sees Ireland face Scotland at Kingspan Stadium on April 27.

Tickets for all three Ireland home matches are on sale now on ticketmaster.ie with group booking offers for clubs and schools available at all three venues.

Pictures below feature some of the Ulster players in a gym session at the High Performance Centre.

Team huddle ahead of their gym session ©INPHO/Ben Brady
Brittany Hogan and Neve Jones ©INPHO/Ben Brady
Sadhbh McGrath ©INPHO/Ben Brady
Neve Jones ©INPHO/Ben Brady
Fiona Tuite with Neve Jones ©INPHO/Ben Brady