Ballina duo selected to play for Ireland in 2025
Grainne Moran and Emily Foley of Ballina RFC have been selected on the Ireland U20 squad to play Wales, France and Scotland this summer.
Summer Series Rugby: Two of Ballina RFC’s brightest talents have been selected for the Irish U20 squad that will compete in the 2025 Summer Series in Wales against Wales, France and Scotland.
Connacht Rugby duo Grainne Moran and Emily Foley have been named by head coach Niamh Briggs in the 35-player squad for the internationals.
Moran and Foley were rugby award winners at this year’s Mayo Sports Star of the Years Awards along with clubmate Ailish Quinn.
Ballina RFC chairman, Alan Rowe, was quick to express his delight. “To have two of our own named in an international squad is very special. Grainne and Emily are thoroughly deserving of their selection and we look forward to watching them wear the green in the next few weeks. I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate Grainne and Emily, their families and all the coaches who have helped them along the way. Female rugby in Ballina is thriving and we're very excited about that.”
Briggs says; “This competition represents a significant step in our player development pathway. It provides a valuable opportunity for young athletes to challenge themselves against top-level opposition, experience the demands of an international environment, and continue their progression toward senior rugby.”
The Ireland Men’s and Women’s U20 teams are sponsored again by PwC, a longstanding partner of Irish Rugby Speaking at the squad announcement, Marie Coady, Markets Partner, PwC Ireland said: “We are proud to continue our support of the Ireland U20 Men’s and Women’s teams as they embark on another exciting summer of international rugby. At PwC, we believe in the power of sport to inspire and build resilience, and it is a privilege to support the next generation of Irish rugby talent. PwC is proud to contribute to a pathway that helps young people achieve their sporting potential.” Other Connacht Rugby representatives in the squad are Hannah Clarke, Merisa Kiripati, Jemima Adams Verling, Ella Burns, Poppy Garvey and Beibhinn Gleeson.
Ireland will play Wales on July 5 at 3.30pm, France on July 11 at 3.30pm and Scotland on July 17 at 1pm.
