Cooke RFC's Lesley Megarity has been selected as captain of Ulster Women ahead of the start of their inter-provincial campaign later this month. The 26 year old hooker leads a youthful panel of 36 players, which includes 12 uncapped at senior provincial level. Speaking of her appointment, Megarity said: "I've only ever wanted to represent my Province and to be chosen to captain the team is definitely the proudest moment of my life. I will give it my all." Coach Philip Doyle added: "I really like her attitude towards the game and to getting the job done. Although she is quiet off the pitch I am confident that she will lead from the front. Lesley has a real no nonsense approach yet understands the role of her team-mates and has a real sense of how they want to play the game." Megarity will be supported in the role by vice-captain and veteran of Ulster and Irish rugby, Grace Davitt. Lesley and Grace know each other well through club rugby at Cooke and this partnership should work very well for the team. A total of 12 clubs are represented in the squad, which will begin the inter-pros on Saturday 22nd August against Leinster at Portadown RFC (kick-off 3pm), before playing away against Munster (29th August) and returning to Portadown RFC against Connacht (5th September). ULSTER WOMEN'S SQUAD Amy Davis (Cooke), Amy O'Neill (Blackrock)*, Arlene McLaughlin (Omagh)*, Beth Cregan (Cooke), Claire McLaughlin (Queens), Colette Broome (Queens), Eliza Downey (Cooke), Erin Caughey (Queens), Grace Davitt (Vice-Captain, Cooke), Hannah Burns (Newry)*, Ilse Van Staden (Cooke), Imogen Porter (Queens), Jamie Love (City of Derry)*, Jemma Jackson (Queens), Kathryn Dane (Enniskillen)*, Kelly Gormley (City of Derry)*, Laura Johnston (Cooke), Lauren Maginnes (Queens), Lesley Megarity (Captain, Cooke), Maeve Liston (Ballyshannon)*, Marita Gordon (City of Derry)*, Naomi McCullagh (Omagh)*, Niamh Fitzgerald (Old Belvedere)*, Nikita Armstrong (Cooke), Noreen Nethercott (Enniskillen), Peita McAlister (Queens), Sabrina Higgins (Carrick), Sarah Gibson (Queens)*, Shannen Lane (Cavan)*, Shannon Heapes (City of Derry), Shirelle Wilson (Cooke), Sorcha Chipperfield (Cooke), Stacey Sloan (City of Derry), Steffi Clarke (Queens), Teah Maguire (Cooke), Zoe Templeton (Queens). * Denotes uncapped player ULSTER WOMEN'S MANAGEMENT TEAM Coaches - Philip Doyle & Jarrett Truscott Team Manager - Kerry Spence Resources Co-ordinator - Andy Weir Physio - Andrew Creaney Strength & Conditioning Coaches - Paul Heasley & Stewart Walker
Women & Girls
Megarity appointed captain of Ulster Women
3rd August 2015
Cooke RFC's Lesley Megarity has been selected as captain of Ulster Women ahead of the start of their inter-provincial campaign later this month. The 26 year old hooker leads a youthful panel of 36 players, which includes 12 uncapped at senior provincial level. Speaking of her appointment, Megarity said: "I've only ever wanted to represent my Province and to be chosen to captain the team is definitely the proudest moment of my life. I will give it my all." Coach Philip Doyle added: "I really like her attitude towards the game and to getting the job done. Although she is quiet off the pitch I am confident that she will lead from the front. Lesley has a real no nonsense approach yet understands the role of her team-mates and has a real sense of how they want to play the game." Megarity will be supported in the role by vice-captain and veteran of Ulster and Irish rugby, Grace Davitt. Lesley and Grace know each other well through club rugby at Cooke and this partnership should work very well for the team. A total of 12 clubs are represented in the squad, which will begin the inter-pros on Saturday 22nd August against Leinster at Portadown RFC (kick-off 3pm), before playing away against Munster (29th August) and returning to Portadown RFC against Connacht (5th September). ULSTER WOMEN'S SQUAD Amy Davis (Cooke), Amy O'Neill (Blackrock)*, Arlene McLaughlin (Omagh)*, Beth Cregan (Cooke), Claire McLaughlin (Queens), Colette Broome (Queens), Eliza Downey (Cooke), Erin Caughey (Queens), Grace Davitt (Vice-Captain, Cooke), Hannah Burns (Newry)*, Ilse Van Staden (Cooke), Imogen Porter (Queens), Jamie Love (City of Derry)*, Jemma Jackson (Queens), Kathryn Dane (Enniskillen)*, Kelly Gormley (City of Derry)*, Laura Johnston (Cooke), Lauren Maginnes (Queens), Lesley Megarity (Captain, Cooke), Maeve Liston (Ballyshannon)*, Marita Gordon (City of Derry)*, Naomi McCullagh (Omagh)*, Niamh Fitzgerald (Old Belvedere)*, Nikita Armstrong (Cooke), Noreen Nethercott (Enniskillen), Peita McAlister (Queens), Sabrina Higgins (Carrick), Sarah Gibson (Queens)*, Shannen Lane (Cavan)*, Shannon Heapes (City of Derry), Shirelle Wilson (Cooke), Sorcha Chipperfield (Cooke), Stacey Sloan (City of Derry), Steffi Clarke (Queens), Teah Maguire (Cooke), Zoe Templeton (Queens). * Denotes uncapped player ULSTER WOMEN'S MANAGEMENT TEAM Coaches - Philip Doyle & Jarrett Truscott Team Manager - Kerry Spence Resources Co-ordinator - Andy Weir Physio - Andrew Creaney Strength & Conditioning Coaches - Paul Heasley & Stewart Walker