Connacht back row Jemima Adams Verling is set to make her first senior appearance for Ireland when the team opens its WXV Global Series campaign against the United States in Dublin.
Canada's rugby captain has revealed that last year's World Cup final defeat to England continues to weigh on her, according to BBC Sport.
Head coach Scott Bemand says the upcoming WXV series represents an opportunity for Ireland to "turn the page" and build toward the next Rugby World Cup.
Scrum-half Ceitidh Ainsworth will make her first start for Scotland Women against New Zealand, with lock Sarah Bonar back in the match-day squad for the first time since the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
Lynne Cantwell, the IRFU's head of women's strategy, says the prospect of Irish teams joining a future British and Irish women's rugby league would be a major opportunity for the sport in Ireland.
Keira Bevan will switch positions to start at number 10 as Wales open their WXV campaign against South Africa in Cardiff on Friday.
The Welsh Rugby Union has named former captain Siwan Lillicrap as head of women's coaching and development, according to BBC Sport.