31 Aug Double Interpro Glory for Navan Youth Stars as Senior Women Fall Short in Final
It was an extraordinary weekend of high-stakes provincial rugby for Navan RFC, featuring remarkable championship triumphs for our youth players alongside a heroically fought Senior Women’s final in Galway!
PwC U18 Girls: Three-in-a-Row Glory for Emma O’Rourke & Maggie Kerin
Huge congratulations to Emma O’Rourke and Maggie Kerin, who helped Leinster Under-18 Girls secure their third successive PwC Interprovincial Championship title on Sunday!
Emma returned to the starting lineup in the engine room, while Maggie provided valuable second-half power off the bench as Leinster produced a stellar performance at Mullingar RFC to lift the trophy once again.
Match Report:
🔗 Three-in-a-Row Success for Leinster U18 Girls on IrishRugby.ie
PwC U18 Boys Clubs: Championship Crown for Martin, Shorten & Lawless
The provincial silverware kept coming at Energia Park on Sunday as Conor Martin, Jimmy Shorten, and Evan Lawless claimed the PwC U18 Clubs Interprovincial Championship with Leinster!
In a thrilling title decider, Leinster edged out Munster 26-21, with Conor pulling the strings at scrum-half and Jimmy putting in a huge shift in the tight five, backed up by Evan as part of the championship-winning squad setup.
Match Report:
🔗 Leinster Clubs come through Interpros in champion style on LeinsterRugby.ie
Senior Women’s Interpro Final: Alex Connor Features in Hard-Fought Galway Battle
In Saturday’s headline fixture at Dexcom Stadium, Galway, Navan RFC’s Alex Connor entered the action as a second-half substitute in the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship Final.
In taxing conditions, Leinster put in an epic defensive effort but ultimately fell to a narrow 14-5 defeat against a clinical Munster side. Alex’s appearance in the final caps an outstanding personal 2026 campaign, following her Ireland U21 caps, Celtic Challenge win, senior provincial debut, and upcoming international duty at the FISU World University Championship in South Africa.
Match Reports:
🔗 Leinster Come Up Short in Epic Effort on LeinsterRugby.ie
🔗 Buttimer Strikes Twice as Munster Reign Supreme on IrishRugby.ie
Everyone at Balreask Old is immensely proud of Emma, Maggie, Conor, Jimmy, Evan & Alex alongside clubmates Rosie Searle & Shona White in their endeavors for Leinster over the Summer!