28 Aug Interpro Final Weekend: Five Navan Stars Set for Interprovincial Glory!
It is set to be an unmissable weekend of high-stakes representative rugby for Navan RFC, with five of our club’s standout players selected across three Leinster squads for their respective Interprovincial Championship deciders!
From senior silverware in Galway to Under 18 title showdowns in Dublin and Mullingar, our players continue to shine at the highest level.
Alex Connor Named for Senior Women’s Interpro Final vs Munster
Huge congratulations to Alex Connor, who has been selected in Head Coach Sana Govender’s Leinster Senior Women’s matchday squad to face Munster in the 2026 Vodafone Interprovincial Championship Final!
- Fixture: Leinster Rugby vs. Munster Rugby
- Date & Time: Saturday, 29th August | Kick-Off: 4:30 PM
- Venue: Dexcom Stadium, Galway
- Coverage: Live on the Spórt TG4 YouTube channel
Following a dominant 75-5 victory over Ulster last weekend, Alex is one of just two backs named among the replacements as Govender opts for a tactical 6-2 bench split. Alex will provide crucial scrum-half cover as Leinster aim to lift the Interprovincial trophy.
🔗 Read the Full Senior Final Team Announcement on LeinsterRugby.ie
Conor Martin & Jimmy Shorten Start in U18 Boys Clubs Title Decider
Over in the PwC Under-18 Clubs Interprovincial Championship, Leinster U18 Boys Clubs Head Coach Ken Moore has named his team for Sunday’s showdown with Munster, with Conor Martin and Jimmy Shorten both retaining their spots in the starting XV!
- Fixture: Leinster U18 Boys Clubs vs. Munster
- Date & Time: Sunday, 30th August | Kick-Off: 3:00 PM
- Venue: Energia Park, Donnybrook
Conor Martin starts once again at scrum-half after his star 16-point performance against Connacht, while Jimmy Shorten brings his physical power and athleticism to the second row. Clubmate Evan Lawless is also involved as part of the wider squad setup as an injury reserve.
Leinster enter Sunday’s final round knowing a win will crown them champions. Sitting four points clear at the top of the table, even a bonus-point defeat could be enough to secure the title!
🔗 Read the Full U18 Boys Clubs Team Announcement on LeinsterRugby.ie
Emma O’Rourke & Maggie Kerin Selected for U18 Girls Final
Completing an incredible weekend for the club, Emma O’Rourke and Maggie Kerin have both been selected in Head Coach Charlie Doel’s Leinster Under-18 Girls matchday squad for their PwC U18 Girls Interprovincial Championship Final against Munster.
- Fixture: Leinster U18 Girls vs. Munster
- Date & Time: Sunday, 30th August | Kick-Off: 3:00 PM
- Venue: Mullingar RFC
Having been rested due to injury last weekend in Belfast, Emma O’Rourke returns directly to the starting XV in the pack. Fresh off earning her debut Leinster cap against Ulster, Maggie Kerin retains her place among the replacements to provide vital second-half impact.
🔗 Read the Full U18 Girls Final Team Announcement on LeinsterRugby.ie
A massive congratulations to Alex, Conor, Jimmy, Emma & Maggie on their selections. Everyone at Balreask Old is behind you this weekend. Bring home the silverware!