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The Connacht Juniors squad has now been named for the second Junior Interprovincial match of the season against Ulster Rugby this Saturday, 2nd May in Enniskillen RFC at 1:30 PM.
After a brilliant win against Leinster last weekend in Ballyhaunis, the Connacht Juniors are back and ready to face their Ulster counterparts in the second match in the Junior Interprovincial Series of 2026. Looking ahead to the competition and the match this coming Saturday, Head Coach Paddy Pearson has named his match day squad for the clash in Ballyhaunis.
"We were really pleased with the result last weekend, especially given the limited preparation time. It’s given the group great momentum, and we’re looking forward to getting back to work this week to build further and add more layers to our game," says Pearson. "We’re under no illusions about the challenge ahead against the reigning champions in Ulster who are looking for their 3 title in a row, it will be a tough test. That said, there’s a strong belief within the group that we can deliver the result we’re aiming for. I’ve been very impressed with the squad so far. They’ve fully bought into the ethos we’re trying to build, and there’s a real sense that there’s plenty more to come from them".
Fintan Crawley (Ballyhaunis RFC) continues as Captain this week with Calum Quinn (Ballina RFC) and Luke Sweeney (Ballina RFC) as Vice-Captains.
Connacht Juniors vs Ulster Juniors Squad:
Number/Name/Club
15. Rory King (Corinthians RFC)
14. Jack Wise (Corinthians RFC)
13. Calum Quinn (Ballina RFC) Vice Captain
12. Harry Sheridan (Westport RFC)*
11. Paul Brennan (Ballina RFC)
10. Dylan Keane (Ballinrobe RFC)
9. Tadhg Johnston (Corinthians RFC)
1. Aidan Healy (Ballyhaunis RFC)
2. Max Holmes (Corinthains RFC)
3. Sean O’Connell (Ballina RFC)
4. Stephen Grenham (Ballinasloe RFC)
5. Bryan Walsh (Corinthains RFC)
6. Xavier Tavai (Creggs RFC)
7. Johannes Terblanche (Tuam RFC)
8. Fintan Crawley (Ballyhaunis RFC) Captain
Replacements
16. Shane O’Hehir (Sligo Rugby)*
17. Ronan Mullin (Dunmore RFC)
18. Brendan McLoughlin (Westport RFC)
19. Malachy Joe Gavin (Dunmore RFC)
20. Luke Sweeney (Ballina RFC) Vice Captain
21. Cormac Lyons (Westport RFC)
22. Rowan Gouws (Ballyhaunis RFC)*
23. Daniel O’Connor (University of Galway RFC)
* Denotes New Cap
Management Team:
Head Coach: Paddy Pearson
Backs Coach: Simon Gillespie
Defence & Contact Coach: Jarleth Naughton
Set Piece Coach: Martin Cummins
Manager: Ross O'Boyle
Assistant Manager: John Kane
S&C: Simon Coulter
Physio: Joe Smyth
IRFU JUNIOR MEN’S INTERPROVINCIAL SERIES FIXTURES
Saturday April 25th 2026
IRFU Junior Men’s Interprovincial Series Round 1
Connacht 34 - 31 Leinster
Saturday May 2nd 2026
IRFU Junior Men’s Interprovincial Series Round 2
Connacht v Ulster
Enniskillen RFC k/o 1:30 PM
Saturday May 9th 2026
IRFU Junior Men’s Interprovincial Series Round 3
Leinster v Munster
Castleisland RFC k/o TBC
