Leinster Women’s U21

The Leinster Women’s U21 programme returned in 2026 following a six-year absence, and everyone at Leinster Hockey has been absolutely delighted to welcome the programme back.

The programme began alongside the wider Leinster Hockey Development Programme, with players from clubs across the province taking part in training sessions and assessments over a number of weeks as preparations got underway for the return of U21 representative hockey.

The first U21 Interprovincial fixtures returned in May at Rathdown School, as Leinster faced both Ulster and Munster in a hugely positive day for the programme. Leinster opened the day with a competitive friendly against the Leinster U18 side, with both teams showcasing an excellent standard of hockey. The squad then produced a strong performance to secure a 2–0 victory over Ulster before finishing the day with a hard-fought 0–0 draw against Munster in another highly competitive contest.

As the programme continues to grow, the Leinster Women’s U21 squad will travel to Belgium this August, where the team will take part in three competitive matches before attending a number of Hockey World Cup fixtures taking place during the tournament.

The trip promises to be a fantastic experience for the squad, providing players with the opportunity to compete internationally while also creating lasting memories both on and off the pitch alongside experiencing some of the very best hockey in the world.

Everyone at Leinster Hockey is extremely excited to see the continued development and growth of the U21 programme, and we look forward to building on its return over the coming seasons.

Coaching Staff:

Head Coach: Sarah Scott

Sarah is one of the most experienced coaches within the Leinster Hockey coaching set-up and also serves as Joint Head of Girls Development alongside Una McCarthy.

She has both played and coached representative hockey at Leinster and Irish level for many years, and we are delighted to have her leading the recently restored Leinster Women’s U21 programme.

Professionally, Sarah is Director of Hockey at Rathdown School, where she oversees the hockey programme from primary level through to Senior 1st teams, alongside the continued development of the school’s boys’ hockey programme.

Assistant Coach: Kate Dillon