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Combined Provinces XV to Compete in Women’s Celtic Challenge Tournament

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Combined Provinces XV to Compete in Women’s Celtic Challenge Tournament

The Combined Provinces XV will play in the inaugural tournament of the Women's Celtic Challenge Tournament in 2023. The tournament will be played over a six-week period. It will conclude four weeks before the start of TikTok Six Nations Championship. The ambition is to launch a full, six team tournament in 2024 featuring two sides from each Union. There will also be a number of other competitions in 3-5 years. Kick-off times will depend on the respective Home Unions. Greg McWilliams, Ireland head coach, believes the competition will give players the chance to build form and match sharpness.

Combined Provinces XV to compete in Women’s Celtic Challenge Tournament. WRU Development XV will be represented by Mike Hill and the Welsh Development XI by Rhys Pritchard. Scottish Rugby will play The Thistles. The coaching set-up will soon be confirmed. The tournament is a pilot year for the Celtic Rugby Challenge. It is part of the WRu's 2022-2026 Women & Girls” Strategy.

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Combined Provinces XV Kingspan Stadium Greg McWilliams Celtic Challenge WRU Development XV The Thistles Women & Girls' Strategy
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