THE SCOTLAND squads for the 2025 Mowi Shinty Hurling International have been announced with the Irish squads due to be announced next week.
The historic double header takes place this Saturday at Bught Park, Inverness, with the women getting underway at Noon and the men throwing in at 2pm.
Scotland Women’s squad: Alaina MacLennan (Kinlochshiel), Ali MacVicar (Glasgow Mid Argyll), Amy Disher (Lochaber), Beth MacLellan (GMA), Caitlin Maclean (Skye Camanachd), Christina MacDonald (Skye Camanachd), Hannah MacDonald (Lochaber), Hazel Hunter (Glenurquhart), Joanne Gillanders (Lochaber), Kira MacDonald (Lochaber), Kirsty Deans (Badenoch), Lexy Macleod (Skye Camanachd), Mairi Duncan (Lochaber), Mairi Stewart (Badenoch), Megan Ralph (Badenoch), Natalie MacDonald (Lochaber), Rachel McCafferty (GMA), Rhona McIntyre (Badenoch), Rona Stewart (Badenoch), Zoe Reid (Badenoch).
Ross Brown, Scotland Women’s manager, said: “We have a lot of experience in the coaching team so they will help us adapt to the game, we know it will be a lot faster, but we are all looking forward to a great occasion.
“We know that there will be more of an ariel threat than we are necessarily used to be we have a good squad full of experience.”
Karen Williamson, president of the Women’s Camanachd Association, said: “We are delighted to see Mowi International return to Scotland. It gives our players the recognition they deserve and shines a light on the growing strength of women’s shinty. We are proud to play our part in building this partnership with our Irish friends.”
Scotland Men’s Squad: Archie Macrae (Kinlochshiel), Blair Morrison (Caberfeidh), Bob McGregor (Kingussie), Calum Grant (Kingussie), Calum Shepherd (Fort William), Craig Mainland (Lovat), Danny Kelly (Lovat), Daniel MacVicar (Oban Camanachd), Daniel Sloss (Newtonmore), Donald Nixon (Kinlochshiel), Duncan Matheson (Kinlochshiel), Iain Robinson (Newtonmore), Innes Blackhall (Kilmallie), John Gillies (Skye Camanachd), Lachie Shaw (Fort William), Rory Kennedy (Newtonmore), Ruaridh Anderson (Kingussie), Ryan Harrison
(Skye Camanachd), William MacKinnon (Skye Camanachd), Zander Michie (Kingussie).
Burton Morrison, president of the Camanachd Association, said: “The return of the Mowi Shinty- Hurling International is a special moment for everyone who loves our sport. By uniting the men’s and women’s fixtures, we are creating an occasion that reflects modern values of equality while staying true to our traditions. I am sure that both nations will showcase the pride they take in their native games, and I am delighted for the Scottish fans who will be able to take in this spectacle live.”
The men’s match will follow at 2pm. Scotland’s new boss Alan MacRae said: “The Shinty Hurling International is unlike any other fixture. Selection was fiercely competitive this year, which is a credit to the standard of play across our clubs. We know Ireland will be a formidable opponent, but we’re determined to rise to the challenge and showcase the very best of Scottish shinty.”
Tickets for the International are available now at www.shinty.com/ tickets and are cheaper when purchased online.
