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ULSTER U18 GIRLS CELEBRATE INTER-PROVINCIAL VICTORY

This season’s decision by the IRFU to progress from a round-robin blitz format to a full Interprovincial Series at U18 Girls level was a much-anticipated and very welcome one.

The Ulster U18 Girls proved they were ready for the challenge by winning the inaugural series in Grand Slam style, securing 3 wins out of 3 over their Provincial opponents. On Saturday 17th September, Ulster defeated Leinster 10-5 at Armagh RFC. The Ulster Girls made it two wins from two as they accrued 34 points to Connacht’s 5 at Buccaneers RFC on Sunday 25th September. The final day of the series was played at Westmanstown RFC in Dublin on Saturday 1st October where Ulster faced Munster. Ulster made it 3 wins from 3 with a hard fought 20-8 victory to ensure Ulster was the first name to be etched into the new silverware. This season’s success is the culmination of three years' hard work by the players and dedicated coaches input. Ulster Rugby would like to thank Jonathan Gillespie, Neill Alcorn, Darren McGuigan and Neal Johnston for their work in previous years and the 2016 coaching team of Zoe Templeton, David Chambers, Charlie Farrell and Manager Jemma Jackson. Thanks also to Portadown RFC and Armagh RFC who made their facilities available for squad training sessions and matches. A special word of thanks must also go to the parents of the players who travel far and wide to enable their daughters to train and play. Please welcome the squad onto the pitch at half time, when they will present their trophy to the President of IRFU (Ulster Branch) John McKibbin.

ULSTER U18 GIRLS SQUAD 2016/17 SEASON

ULSTER U18 GIRLS

Neve Jones Malone (C); Victoria Irwin Armagh (VC); Bethany McDowell Malone; Brittany Hogan Ballynahinch; Caoilinn McCormack Virginia; Carla Rafferty Armagh; Ciara Brown Virginia; Claire Boles Enniskillen; Dolores Hughes Monaghan; Ellie Ingram Enniskillen; Ellie Rix Enniskillen; Emma Kearney Armagh; Grace Shrestha Dungannon; Hannah Beattie Ballynahinch; Kate Aughey Monaghan; Katie Hetherington Clogher Valley; Keelin Brady Virginia; Kelly McCormill Monaghan; Leah McGoldrick Armagh; Lisa Mullen Virginia; Lucinda Kinghan Monaghan; Megan Brodie Virginia; Natalie Kinghan Monaghan; Sara Whitey Virginia; Storm Cobain Armagh; Tammy Millar Enniskillen. MANAGEMENT TEAM COACHES David Chambers; Zoe Templeton; Charlie Farrell MANAGER Jemma Jackson

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