IRELAND ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN CUP SQUAD
Ireland’s 20-man squad for the forthcoming rugbyleague.com European Cup is a look to the future as Andy Kelly’s men plan towards the 2013 World Cup qualifiers.
Five players from the burgeoning domestic competition are included and all are expected to play at some stage in matches at home to Serbia and against Wales in the group stage.
Stand off Tim Bergin is Portlaoise–based Laois Panthers’ first full international in a squad that has been affected by injuries; the likes of Sean Gleeson, Gareth Haggerty and Eamon O'Carroll the latest to be ruled out.
Scott Grix continues to captain the side after his terrific performances in last autumn’s World Cup and there are first call ups for props Ryan Boyle and Luke Ambler along with Warrington’s Challenge Cup winning back rower Tyrone McCarthy.
IRELAND SQUAD
1. Scott Grix Wakefield
2. Bob Beswick Halifax
3. Liam Harrison Barrow
4. Karl Fitzpatrick Salford
5. Liam Finn Dewsbury
6. Luke Ambler Leeds
7. Marcus St Hilaire Oldham
8. Pat Richards Wigan
9. Mick McIlorum Wigan
10. Tyrone McCarthy Warrington
11. Jason Golden Harlequins
12. Wayne Kerr Oldham
13. Dave Allen Barrow
14. Sean Hesketh York
15. Ryan Boyle Castleford
16. John Coleman Dublin City Exiles
17. Brendan Guilfoyle Treaty City Titans
18. Paddy Barcoe Carlow Crusaders
19. Tim Bergin Laois Panthers
20. Stevie Gibbons Carlow Crusaders
