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In pictures… Ulster quartet hit the gym ahead of Ireland women’s Six Nations campaign

Ireland Women's Rugby WXV Gym Session, IRFU High Performance Centre, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 6/3/2024Dorothy Wall with Neve Jones and Christy Haney Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Ben Brady

THE Ireland Women’s rugby squad were back in the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin as they continue their preparations for the Guinness Women’s Six Nations.

Head Coach Scott Bemand’s 35 player squad includes four Ulster players – 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 are Wales in Virgin Media Park on April 13 followed by a trip to Twickenham on the 20th. The final game of the tournament sees Ireland face Scotland at Kingspan Stadium, Belfast 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.

Brittany Hogan ©INPHO/Ben Brady
Claire Boles ©INPHO/Ben Brady
Sadhbh McGrath ©INPHO/Ben Brady
Sadhbh McGrath ©INPHO/Ben Brady
Team huddle ahead of their gym session @INPHO/Ben Brady