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06 Sept 2025

Sadhbh McGrath among the replacements for Ireland's World Cup clash with Spain

Burt native McGrath was a late substitute in off the bench in the side’s opening win over Japan and she'll be hoping to see minutes once again in Sunday's second group outing

Sadhbh McGrath among the replacements for Ireland's World Cup clash with Spain

Burt native Sadhbh McGrath and her Irish teammates are looking to make it back-to-back World Cup wins

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has made seven alterations to the squad ahead of Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup meeting with Spain.

Burt native Sadhbh McGrath, a late substitute in off the bench in the side’s opening win over Japan, is again amongst the replacements. 

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Co-captain Edel McMahon is one of those making way. Ellena Perry, Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald, Eimear Corri-Fallon, Grace Moore, and Claire Boles have been added to the forward pack, while Molly Scuffil McCabe and Anna McGann are the changes in the backline.

The match in Northampton will also mark a milestone for Linda Djougang, who is set to earn her 50th international cap.

Sunday's match kicks off at 12 noon and is live on RTÉ2 and BBC Two.

Ireland: Stacey Flood; Anna McGann, Aoife Dalton, Eve Higgins, Amee-Leigh Costigan; Dannah O'Brien, Molly Scuffil-McCabe; Ellena Perry, Clíodhna Moloney-MacDonald, Linda Djougang; Eimear Corri-Fallon, Sam Monaghan (co-captain); Fiona Tuite, Claire Boles, Grace Moore.Replacements: Neve Jones, Siobhán McCarthy, Sadhbh McGrath, Ruth Campbell, Brittany Hogan, Emily Lane, Enya Breen, Nancy McGillivray.

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