Navan Women's 1st XV completed a flawless Leinster Women's League Division 2 campaign with a commanding 67-21 victory away to Arklow, securing their 100% winning record and lifting the league trophy in style.
The visitors dominated from the outset, racing to a 46-0 halftime lead. Molly Fitzgerald led the charge with a hat-trick of tries, while Emily Jo White bagged a brace. Áine Nangle, Rosie Searle, Kayleigh Crinion, Áine Castles (2), and Lauren Kelly also touched down, with Anna Bolger slotting four conversions to round off the scoring.
Historic Double for Navan Women’s Teams
Following the match, Navan 1st XV captain Aoife Ryan was presented with the Leinster Women's League Division 2 trophy, marking a historic moment for the club. Celebrations were even sweeter as Navan’s 2nd XV also claimed Leinster Women's League Division 4 after their final fixture was awarded as a walkover. 2nd XV captain Paula Keating proudly received the silverware, capping off a remarkable back-to-back title-winning season for both teams.
Navan Women’s Teams Ready for Cup Challenges
With league success secured, Navan’s focus now shifts to the cup competitions, where they will field three adult women’s teams across different tiers:
Leinster Division 5/6 Cup (Holders: Navan Women's J1/2nd XV)
MU Barnhall J1/2nds vs Navan Women's J2/3rd XV (Away)
Navan’s newly formed J2/3rd XV make their debut in this competition, stepping up after the J1/2nd XV claimed the title last year, they will face a tough challenge in the first round away to Division 5 leaders MU Barnhall J1/2nds.- Leinster Paul Cusack (Div 3/4) Cup (Holders: Navan Women's 1st XV)
Kilkenny vs Navan Women's J1/2nd XV (Away)
Navan’s J1/2nd XV will defend the trophy won last season by the 1st XV, facing a tough challenge away to Division 3 side Kilkenny. - Leinster Paul Flood (Div 1/2) Cup
Navan Women's 1st XV vs Balbriggan (Home)
Navan’s 1st XV will compete in Leinster’s premier women’s cup, hosting Balbriggan, runners-up in Division 1 at Balreask Old, in a highly anticipated North-East derby.
(All ties to be played on Sunday 30th March with a 1pm kick-off).
With league titles secured, Navan’s women’s squads now set their sights on adding more silverware in the cup competitions, aiming to continue their dominance across multiple divisions.
Navan Women's 1st XV Squad "Sponsored by P. Bermingham's Bar":
Emily Jo White, Ava Kiechler, Lauren Fitzpatrick, Áine Nangle, Emma Looby, Louise Crinion, Kayleigh Crinion, Rosie Searle, Anita Lennon, Anna Bolger, Molly Egan, Michelle Claffey, Molly Fitzgerald, Áine Castles, Aisling Kelly
Replacements:
Aoife Ryan, Racheal Browne, Shona White, Tara Quinn, Alex Connor, Lauren Kelly, Maria Smith.
