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Ireland return to action on home soil this weekend for the opening match of the Vodafone Ireland WXV Series, as Scott Bemand’s side take on USA at Tallaght Stadium (Kick-off 1.45pm).
Aiming to build on last season's Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign, Ireland kick off their 2026/27 season with a first ever Test at Tallaght Stadium.
Connacht's Jemima Adams Verling makes her first ever start Test start for the Irish Senior Women's side after an impressive rugby journey with Aoibheann Reilly and Anna McGann named in the replacements.
Adams Verling will make her senior Ireland debut at Tallaght Stadium, marking another step in the progression of the 20-year-old who has come through Irish Rugby’s player development pathway.
The flanker starred for Ireland at the U18 Women’s Six Nations Festival in 2024 and during last season’s U21 Women's Six Nations Series, scoring against England and Wales as Ireland completed a clean sweep of victories during the campaign.
Adams Verling, who was included in last year’s extended Guinness Women’s Six Nations squad after impressing for the Clovers in the Celtic Challange, most recently enjoyed another standout campaign for Connacht in the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship.
Ticket Info
Tickets are available to purchase via Ticketmaster here, from €6 for children and €22.95 for adults.
Kick Off Time and Broadcast Information
Sunday's match will kick off at 1.45pm, with supporters able to tune in live on the TG4 Player and YouTube channel here.
IRELAND WOMEN v USA WOMEN
Sunday 20th September, 13:45 @ Tallaght Stadium
15. Stacey Flood
14. Robyn O'Connor
13. Aoife Dalton
12. Eve Higgins
11. Vicky Elms Kinlan
10. Dannah O'Brien
9. Emily Lane
1. Niamh O'Dowd
2. Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald
3. Linda Djougang
4. Dorothy Wall
5. Fiona Tuite-O'Sullivan
6. Jemima Adams Verling*
7. Erin King (Captain)
8. Aoife Wafer
16. Neve Jones
17. Sadhbh Mcgrath
18. Eilís Cahill
19. Jane Clohessy
20. Brittany Hogan
21. Aoibheann Reilly
22. Anna McGann
23. Niamh Gallagher
*Denotes first Senior Start
