Exciting talent and standout performances marked the opening round of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship, with speedsters like Chisom Ugwueru and Emma Brogan grabbing the spotlight with their hat-tricks.
Ugwueru’s electrifying display for Munster, including a stunning solo try from 70 meters, propelled her team to a commanding 44-5 victory over Connacht. Meanwhile, Leinster’s Brogan wowed the home crowd with three tries in a 37-21 win against Ulster, supported by player-of-the-match Kathy Baker.
Noteworthy mentions from the weekend include Munster’s standout performer Caitríona Finn, Connacht’s top tackler Orla Dixon, and Ulster’s promising newcomer Siobhán Sheerin.
Munster’s new captain Maeve Óg O’Leary led by example, while Ugwueru’s 14 broken tackles and impressive ruck arrivals from players like Leinster’s Lauren Darley and Munster’s Aoibhe O’Flynn set the bar high for the upcoming rounds.
The championship excitement continues this Saturday with a highly anticipated rematch between Leinster and Munster at Energia Park, alongside the Connacht-Ulster clash at Dexcom Stadium. Both games will be available for live streaming on the Spórt TG4 YouTube channel.
Opta statistics, powered by Stats Perform, will continue to provide valuable insights throughout the tournament, shaping the narrative of this thrilling competition.
VODAFONE WOMEN’S INTERPROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP – PLAYER RANKINGS AFTER ROUND 1:
POINTS –
Chisom Ugwueru (Munster) 15
Emma Brogan (Leinster) 15
Siobhán Sheerin (Ulster) 11
Kathy Baker (Leinster) 10
Aoife Corey (Munster) 5
Ava Ryder (Connacht) 5
and more…
TRIES –
Chisom Ugwueru (Munster) 3
Emma Brogan (Leinster) 3
Kathy Baker (Leinster) 2
Aoife Corey (Munster) 1
Ava Ryder (Connacht) 1
and more…
KICKING ACCURACY –
Siobhán Sheerin (Ulster) 3 made/3 attempts – 100%
Caitríona Finn (Munster) 2/7 – 29%
Nikki Caughey (Leinster) 1/5 – 20%
Continue to follow the action-packed journey of these exceptional athletes as the competition intensifies in the upcoming rounds, promising more thrilling moments and remarkable performances.
