The Irish Times

Ireland name their team for Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

Tom Tierney: ‘This is a home World Cup, we’re confident the crowd will get behind us’

Tue Aug 08 2017 - 14:25

Niamh Briggs ruled out of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Paula Fitzpatrick expected to take charge of side after fullback ruled out with Achilles injury

Mon Jul 31 2017 - 13:00

Ireland go back to basics to resist French at Donnybrook

Title challenge still on course after tight win in stop-start affair

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 14:58

Women’s Six Nations: Victory in air as Ireland back at Broadwood

It won’t be the thrashing of 2015, but Irish expect a convincing win over improved Scotland

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 01:36

Budding Ireland Women players face tough Canada Test

Tierney leaves veterans on bench to give Nichola Fryday and Anna Caplice their debut

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 01:00

Sene Naoupu getting over gainline on and off the pitch

Kiwi has seized her second chance since coming to Ireland with husband George

Thu Mar 31 2016 - 12:54

Ireland’s women aiming to finish on a high against Scotland

Tom Tierney brings more experienced personnel back for final Six Nations game

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 23:00

Women’s Six Nations: Ireland relish opportunity to let rip at English

First win on English soil will fit in with team’s upward trajectory

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 14:53

Six debuts in Ireland women’s side for historic England clash

Inaugural November international to be played at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 16:11

Marriage referendum: Coveney calls No side arguments ‘bogus’

Minister welcomes Referendum Commission’s move to clarify adoption rights

Wed May 13 2015 - 16:17

Control the key mantra as Ireland emerge from huge upheaval to stand on cusp of glory

Tom Tierney’s side have found a rhythm since that dark night against the French

Sat Mar 21 2015 - 11:35

Ireland bid farewell to Ashbourne with a chance to redeem some World Cup heartache

Tom Tierney’s side face an England side that blew Ireland away in Paris semi-final

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 01:34

One change for Irish Women’s team as they plot revenge against England

Hannah Tyrrell returns from concussion lay-off for visit of world champions

Wed Feb 25 2015 - 14:37

Ireland name full-strength side for semi-final clash with England

England bring back skipper Katy McLean at outhalf for Paris clash

Tue Aug 12 2014 - 13:40

Irish disrupter-in-chief Claire Molloy ready for England

Natural born open-side flanker relishing World Cup semi-final tilt against Red Rose

Tue Aug 12 2014 - 01:00

A glorious green day as Doyle's heroines make historic breakthrough

World champions New Zealand are beaten 17-14 as Ireland stand tall in epic encounter

Wed Aug 06 2014 - 01:00

Coach Philip Doyle delighted as Ireland get off to a winning start

Tries from Ailis Egan and Niamh Briggs help Ireland secure a 23-17 victory over the USA

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 21:10

Ireland come out on top in Women’s World Cup opener

Philip Doyle side’s win bruising clash against USA 23-17 in Paris

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 18:07

Hannah Casey to make Ireland debut

Women’s team named ahead of Six Nations match against Scotland

Wed Jan 29 2014 - 12:53