Dear Members,

The 2025/26 Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship reaches its conclusion this weekend with Finals Day at Energia Park, and Old Belvedere is once again strongly represented across three provinces.

Saturday, 30th August | Energia Park | Kick-off 4.30pm

Leinster v Munster 1st/2nd Place Play-Off

Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/pSL9ArDWRno?feature=shared

Leinster face rivals Munster in the showpiece final, with eight Belvo players named in the Leinster matchday squad.

Starting XV: Katie Layde, Katelynn Doran, Jade Gaffney (VC)

Replacements: Hannah Wilson, Clodagh Dunne, Kara Mulcahy, Katie Whelan, Katie Corrigan

On the Munster side, Deirbhile Nic a Bháird features in the starting pack, ensuring Belvo colours are represented in both teams contesting the championship decider.

Saturday, 30th August | Energia Park | Kick-off 2.30pm

Connacht v Ulster 3rd/4th Place Play-Off

Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/DEDUbkJ8yI4?feature=shared

In the earlier fixture, Club Captain Lesley Ring starts at openside flanker for Connacht, having picked up an injury in round 1 and contributing off the bench in recent weeks.

With Belvo players involved across all three provinces on Finals Day, the club’s influence on this year’s Interprovincial Championship has been outstanding. Best of luck to Katie L., Katelynn, Jade, Hannah, Clodagh, Kara, Katie W., Katie C., Deirbhile, and Lesley as they represent both club and province tomorrow.