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Katie Whelan Stats
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Katie Whelan Performance Analysis
Womens Six Nations 2026
Katie Whelan featured in 5 matches during the 2026 Womens Six Nations, representing Ireland Women. Results included 3 wins and 2 losses.
Katie Whelan played 59 minutes across the Womens Six Nations 2026. In attack she made 16m with ball in hand, beating 1 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively she completed 10 tackles at a rate of 2 per game.
In the Womens Six Nations 2026, Katie Whelan completed 87 passes at an accuracy of 97%, contributing 0 try assists and making 93 touches.
