Liffey Celtics’ Sorcha Tiernan insists next Saturday’s senior international game against Norway will play an important part in Ireland’s preparation for the upcoming FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers, starting later this year.

Ireland captain Claire Melia was once again the star of the show as Ireland beat the Netherlands in the National Basketball Arena as couple of nerveless late free throws by Sorcha Tiernan made sure of the win