Ireland squad named

The 36 woman squad, which has a 23 / 13 split between forwards and backs, includes a number of experienced internationals including Captain Niamh Briggs, winger Alison Miller, out-half Nora Stapleton, second row- Marie-Louise Reilly, back-row forwardClaire Molloy and prop Ailis Egan. Ireland play England and Canada in the Autumn before playing New Zealand twice. There are also a number of uncapped players named in the squad, including Highfield prop Leah Lyons, UL Bohs second row Chloe Pearse, back row Nichola Fryday of Tullamore and Galwegians' Nicole Fowley.Read more about Ireland squad name…