Ivana Kiripati presents her Ireland U-20 jersey to Buccaneers RFC president Lorna Stuart Trainor at the club’s pre-match function last Saturday. Photo: Paul Molloy.

Ivana the guest of honour at Buccaneers RFC function

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Ivana Kiripati was guest of honour at the Buccaneers pre-match function for the Energia All-Ireland League game against Navan last Saturday when she presented her Ireland U-20 jersey to the club where she commenced her rugby career.

Accepting the jersey on behalf of Buccaneers RFC, a clearly emotional club president Lorna Stuart Trainor said it was a proud moment, pivotal with the current growth of female rugby, and she was most grateful for Ivana’s generosity.

Ivana’s father Kolo was a prominent and popular player for Buccaneers for a number of years, also serving as head coach of the club’s first team. He guided Buccs to promotion from Division 2A of the All-Ireland League in the 2021-2022 season.

Ivana’s mother Mele has also been heavily involved with Buccaneers, particularly in the promotion women’s rugby in the club.

All at Buccaneers wish Ivana continued success on the rugby paddock and also the best of luck in her studies in the United States of America.

*See this week's Westmeath Independent for report and photos from the Buccaneers v Navan match and other Buccs-related news.

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