Irish Rugby TV: Josh Van Der Flier Visits Wicklow RFC : Irish Rugby

Several Ireland paid a surprise visit to their local clubs over the weekend, dropping in to meet the minis and inlcusion teams before heading back to the Ireland camp in Maynooth yesterday.

Irish Rugby TV caugh up with Josh van der Flier as he visited Wicklow RFC to meet the young players and their coaches.

Cian Healy and Tadhg Furlong paid a visit to Clontarf on Sunday morning, while Coolmine were delighted to welcome Tom Farrell back for a visit.

Thanks @ProperChurch for coming down to meet the Boys Under 9's in Clontarf. You made my son Daniel day. Big hero and good luck next week! ? pic.twitter.com/zOnFeVwdz4
- Real Paul Hogan (@hoganlinkedin) January 27, 2019

James Ryan could well feature for Ireland in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday but he was a surprise visitor to the back pitch at the home of Irish Rugby when he visited the Lansdowne minis.

Beautiful morning & great to see Lansdowne man James Ryan back training our mini & youth rugby players @LansdowneFC pic.twitter.com/sbqbSdlk52
- Lansdowne FC (@LansdowneFC) January 27, 2019

The Enniskillen minis were delighted to welcome Will Addison while Jacob Stockdale proved a hit in Lurgan and Dave Kilcoyne got a great welcome in UL Bohs.

Fantastic to have @UlsterRugby @IrishRugby @WillAddisonB3 at minis training this morning.
Best of luck for the @SixNationsRugby and thanks for getting stuck in with our kids in the rain! #ShoulderToShoulder #skins pic.twitter.com/vueJHPpvdI
- ERFC Minis (@EknRFCMinis) January 26, 2019

Ireland Women's Head Coach, Adam Griggs has named the team for the opening game of the Women's Six Nations against England in Energia Park on Friday 2nd of February at 5pm.

Several Ireland paid a surprise visit to their local clubs over the weekend, dropping in to meet the minis and inlcusion teams before heading back to the Ireland camp in Maynooth yesterday.