Doris And Sexton Make St. Mary’s Inclusion Team Jersey Presentation
Former Ireland captain Jonathan Sexton and current star Caelan Doris are big fans of the St. Mary's Stars Inclusion team that will compete at the Special Olympics Europe Tag Rugby event next week ©INPHO/Tom Maher
St. Mary’s College RFC had some special guests presenting the Stars Inclusion team with their jerseys ahead of their upcoming tour to France next week, where they will be flying the flag for Ireland in the Special Olympics Europe Tag Rugby event.
They will be lining up against teams from France, Switzerland, Georgia, Romania, and Italy. Jonathan Sexton and Caelan Doris both gave the team some encouraging words of wisdom and wished them the best of luck for their tour.
Stephen O’Donnell, Peter Stapleton, and Ian Conlon from the Maples Group joined Jonathan Sexton, Caelan Doris, and members of the St. Mary’s Stars Inclusion team at the jersey presentation.
Robbie O’Neill, head coach of the St. Mary’s Stars Inclusion team, said:
This is one of the greatest honours in my life to be head coach at an international tournament. We promise to represent our great club with pride and passion, and play some of the best rugby Paris has ever seen!
“Thanks again for all of the love and support we have received. The parents, coaches, and most importantly the players are so grateful for the massive opportunity we are getting.”
David McKay, IRFU Disability and Inclusion Officer, commented:
This is an amazing opportunity for the team and supporters to travel to Paris and to play at the Racing 92 facilities, and more importantly, meet new friends and play some great rugby. Everyone in the Irish Rugby family wish you all the best for the tournament.”
Peter Stapleton, Managing Partner of Maples & Calder, added: “From everyone at the Maples Group, I would like to wish the Stars Inclusion team and their families and coaches the very best of luck ahead of the Special Olympics Europe Tag Rugby event in Paris.
“We were delighted to lend our support, and I have no doubt this team will enjoy the unique experience and make the country very proud on the international stage.”