# Women's Interprovincial Championship rugby

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/womens-interprovincial-championship-rugby
> Updated: 2026-08-23T23:21:37.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship began with Munster defeating Leinster 39-19. In that opening match, Beth Buttimer scored four tries and was named Player of the Match.

Following the group stage, Leinster and Munster have both secured positions in the championship final. Leinster advanced after a 75-5 victory over Ulster, while Munster completed an unbeaten group stage with a 47-12 win against Connacht. This matchup marks the fourth consecutive final between Munster and Leinster, which is scheduled to take place at Dexcom Stadium.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Leinster and Munster to meet in Women’s Interprovincial final

Munster and Leinster will meet in the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship final after both teams secured dominant victories in the final round of group play.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leinster-and-munster-to-meet-in-womens-interprovincial-final

### 2026-08-08: Munster defeat Leinster 39-19 in Women's Interprovincial Championship opener

Munster defeated Leinster 39-19 in the opening round of the Women’s Interprovincial Championship, led by Beth Buttimer's four-try performance.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/munster-defeat-leinster-39-19-in-womens-interprovincial-championship-opener

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