Strong Belvo Representation for Ireland in Six Nations Opener
Dear Members,
We are incredibly proud to see such strong Old Belvedere representation in the Ireland Women’s Six Nations squad, with a number of current players, as well as those now playing professionally with the clubs Sale Sharks and Gloucester-Hartpury, selected to represent Ireland for the 2026 Championship.
Ireland open their campaign this Saturday, April 11th, away to England in Allianz Stadium, Twickenham (Kick-off 2:25pm).
Starting XV:
Aoife Dalton (13)
Dannah O’Brien (10)
Linda Djougang (3)
Fiona Tuite (5)
Brittany Hogan (6, Sale Sharks)
Erin King (7, Captain)
Replacements:
Niamh O’Dowd (17, Gloucester-Hartpury)
Ruth Campbell (19)
Katie Whelan (21)
A special mention to Erin King, who has been named Ireland captain for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations and Katie Whelan, who is in line to earn her first Ireland cap this weekend.
The match will be live on RTÉ2, with coverage also available on BBC One and RTÉ Radio 1. Best of luck to all involved, we’ll all be cheering you on!
