IVANA KIRIPATI WINS FIRST IRELAND SENIOR CAP
Congratulations to IVANA KIRIPATI on winning her first Ireland Senior cap against Scotland in this pre-Women’s World Cup warm-up fixture that took place at Virgin Media Park, Cork, on the bank holiday Saturday. She played at openside flanker and impressed in her 69 minutes contribution to a home victory as Ireland came from behind to overcome the visitors.
Daughter of Mele and Kolo, Ivana learned her early rugby at Buccaneers where her family have had a long and influential contribution. She now plays her club rugby with Creggs and is a regular for Connacht.
Anna McGann and Faith Oviawe, who both commenced their rugby at the Athlone club, are also in the Ireland squad. Ireland play Canada in Belfast on Saturday.
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