The North-West Warriors have added a trio of Irish internationals to their ranks with Munster's cancellation seeing Gareth Delany and Liam McCarthy moving, while Lisburn's Ben Calitz joins from the Knights, with Sam Topping moving back to Belfast.

Topping and Ireland Test captain had forged a formidable opening partnership and it seems strange from the outside to break it. 

Graham Hume has retired from representative cricket, but is believed to be hoping to be involved in the Warriors squad in a coaching capacity alongside Boyd Rankin.

The inclusion of Jake Egan seems to be at odds with the NWCU's position on a locally based squad - unless Ireland contracted - and while the CI player is certainly a quality player, the further dilution in local identity will do little to whet the appetite for a largely disillusioned local support.

There's no place in the Warriors yet for Melvin Deveraj who will have to prove himself at Donemana before coming into Boyd Rankin's plans.

The Warriors endured a torrid time in the 2025 interpros and will be hoping the injection of outside talent leads to an upturn in results, if not in attendances and interest.

NORTH WEST WARRIORS

Head Coach: Boyd Rankin
Last year: 4th in the IP50 Cup and 4th in the IP20 Trophy
Total titles: 3

Andy McBrine (captain) (Donemana)
Andrew Balbirnie (Pembroke)
Ben Calitz (Lisburn)
Gareth Delany (Leinster)
Billy Dougherty (Donemana)
Alastair Doherty (Fox Lodge)
Jake Egan (CI)
Sam Haslett (Bonds Glen)
Scott Macbeth (Brigade)
Ryan Macbeth (Brigade)
Liam McCarthy (Railway Union)
Trent McKeegan (Brigade)
Robbie Millar (Eglinton)
Freddie Ogilby (Bready)
Gavin Roulston (Brigade)
Jared Wilson (Newbuildings)
Josh Wilson (Newbuildings)
Craig Young (North Down)