Ireland Rugby League Head Coach Ged Corcoran has named his long-haul squad for the upcoming Autumn International against Scotland at Gateshead International Stadium on Sunday 27th October.

The game is set to be a big occasion as it is the first international rugby league fixture in the North East since the Rugby League World Cup, when Fiji and Scotland went head to head at Kingston Park. The match will also be the first international fixture to take place at Gateshead International Stadium in over two decades, making it a truly special occasion for fans.

The 50-player squad is a mix of experience and fresh talent, including recognition for some of our standout Pathways players from the U16s, U19s, and A sides, who have excelled in this year's program. 14 players have been retained from the 24-man squad that featured in the World Cup in 2022, including Rhinos pair James Bentley and James McDonnell. Bentley has been capped eight times for Ireland since 2018, whilst McDonnell made his Ireland debut in a try scoring performance against Jamaica.

Rising star forward Tom Nicholson-Watton could also be in contention to make his international debut, after an excellent season at the Rhinos. 

The squad will be trimmed down to 24 players next ahead of the game.

The squad in full is:

Aaron Lynch (Haresfinch ARLFC), Adam Quinn (Longhorns RL), Aidan McGowan (Huddersfield Giants), Brendan O'Hagan (York RLFC Knights), Conlan Mawson (Bradford Bulls), Dan Lynch (Haresfinch ARLFC), Dan Norman (Leigh Leopards), Daniel Coop (Mayfield), Ethan O'Hanlon (Hunslet), Ethan Ryan (Salford Red Devils), Frankie Halton (Leigh Leopards), George King - Captain (Hull KR), Greg Minikin (Featherstone Rovers), Harry Rushton (Huddersfield Giants), Innes Senior (Castleford Tigers), James Bentley (Leeds Rhinos), James Farrar (York RLFC Knights), James McDonnell (Leeds Rhinos), Jamie Gill (Bradford Bulls), Jo McConnell (Banbridge Broncos), Joe Keyes - Vice Captain (Halifax Panthers), Joe Philbin (Warrington Wolves), Keanan Brand (Leigh Leopards), Lewis Bienek (London Broncos), Lewis Wing (Hull KR), Liam Byrne (Wigan Warriors) Liam Coyne (Longhorns RL), Liam O'Callaghan (West Warriors), Louis Brogan (Leigh Leopards), Louis Senior (Castleford Tigers), Lucas Castle (Whitehaven), Martyn Reilly (Widnes Vikings), Michael Ward (Batley Bulldogs), Oliver Whitford (Huddersfield Giants), Pat Moran (Oldham RLFC), Patrick Stapleton (Dublin City Exiles), Riley Dean (Oldham RLFC), Ronan Michael (York RLFC Knights), Ryan Hogg (Dublin City Exiles), Sam Winney (London Broncos), Sean Murray (Hindley Stags), Stephen Cahill, Tom Ashurst (Hindley Stags), Tom Nicholson-Watton (Leeds Rhinos), Zack McComb (Halifax Panthers).

Pathway players: Jack Brown (U16s), Josh Guynan (U16s), Tommy Rhodes (U16s), Zak Brand (U16s)

Watch Ireland vs Scotland live!

Show your support for Ireland and Scotland as they go head to head in Gateshead this Autumn.

The game is scheduled for Sunday 27th October, kick off 2pm, and tickets are priced at £10 for adults and £5 for concessions (over 65s and Under-18s). Hospitality is also available for £25 per person.

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