Kuper names squad for training camp

Ireland coach Riet Kuper has handed first call-ups to five players for a three-day Easter training camp.

Ireland coach Riet Kuper has handed first call-ups to five players for a three-day Easter training camp.

Louise O'Hagan and Mary Goode (both Pembroke Wanderers), Suzanne Beaney (Belfast Harlequins), Heather Mullan (Pegasus) and Fiona Connery (Hermes) are all rewarded for strong performances at the senior Interpros.

A nucleus of 13 players from the winter's World Cup squad have been retained while seven players have been recalled, including Loreto trio Cathy McKean, Sarah Rand and Nikki Symmons.

Ireland: J Burke, L Caulfield, D Sixsmith, F Connery (all Hermes), C McMahon, K Maybin, H Mullen (all Pegasus), L O'Neill, C Murray, C O'Brien (all UCD), L McVicker, A Platt (both Ballymoney), J Orbinson (Portadown), E Cregan (UL), R Kohler, K Bateman, E Bromwell (all Cork Harlequins), C McKean, S Rand, N Simmons (all Loreto), N King (Old Alex), J McDonough, S Beaney (both Belfast Harlequins), L O'Hagan, M Goode (both Pembroke Wanderers).