The Irish Times

TV View: Analyses styled on ‘meh’, ‘ehhh’, Gump and Einstein

The gods look down with cruelty on all of the weekend's action

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 01:00

New IRFU chief Kevin Potts has been quick to restore trust in the union

It’s clear that one of his priorities was to build bridges with women’s rugby

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:45

Player representatives call for ‘genuine culture change’ in IRFU

Ciara Griffin, Lindsay Peat, Cliodhna Moloney and Claire Molloy met with Ministers

Mon Dec 20 2021 - 13:38

Ireland set sights on Japan as Griffin and Griggs bid farewell

Hannah O’Connor returns from injury after missing World Cup qualifiers

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 07:00

Aoife Doyle expects Ciara Griffin to get great Ireland farewell against Japan

‘We’re losing a great friend and a great leader’ says Ireland winger

Thu Nov 18 2021 - 17:52

Griffin’s unexpected retirement another blow for Irish women’s rugby

Captain of the national team decides to walk away at the age of just 27

Wed Nov 17 2021 - 06:10

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin to retire from international rugby after Japan Test

27-year-old Kerry native admits it’s ‘now time for me to turn my focus to my life outside of rugby’

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 15:25

Lindsay Peat try completes great night for Ireland at the RDS

41-year-old prop scores Ireland’s third try in win over USA

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 21:39

IRFU reports further deficit of €10m in 2021 accounts due to impact from Covid-19

Ceo Philip Browne admits ‘no instant, easy answers’ after ‘tough week’ for women’s rugby

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 16:30

Ciara Griffin and Ireland turn focus to USA challenge after turbulent week

‘We focus on our squad, our group. We support each other, we back each other’

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 16:30

AIL roundup: Garryowen and UL Bohs move to top of the men’s and women’s tables

Ireland’s Ciara Griffin returns to action for the first time since Parma heartbreak

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 15:40

Gerry Thornley: IRFU must shoulder some blame for state of women’s rugby in Ireland

It must be acknowledged and acted upon that the women’s game is different to men’s

Tue Sept 28 2021 - 06:00

Skilful Italy to prove a difficult assignment for Ireland

Negative energy around the home squad this week makes this an uphill task for Griggs’s side

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Griggs clarifies chain of command as he focuses on Italy

Veteran Molloy omitted from squad as coach makes three changes to starting Ireland XV

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 06:00

French rout confirms fears of ever-widening gulf between countries

Head coach Adam Griggs reacts to Ireland’s 56-15 Six Nations defeat to France

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 05:00

Italy v Ireland set to be switched from Parma to Donnybrook

Any form of isolation for amateur Irish players would put the fixture in jeopardy

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 20:48

Ireland make loud statement of intent as they crush Wales in Cardiff

Béibhinn Parsons and Eimear Considine each grab two tries in shutout

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 19:48

Ireland can start building again with win over Wales

Adam Griggs’ side showed good promise last year but have been unable to play since

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 08:00

Meet the Irish women who will face Wales this weekend

Ireland open their Six Nations with a trip to Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 12:30

Ireland women’s side eager for action after a barren year at Test level

Truncated Six Nations gets underway on Saturday against Wales in Cardiff

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 07:45

Five uncapped Sevens players named in Ireland squad for Women’s Six Nations

Adam Griggs’s side will open campaign away to Wales in Cardiff on April 10th

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 14:57

The Offload: Can Rhys Ruddock bring the hard edge Ireland need right now?

Lesser-spotted rugby sevens; women’s game is given a Pacific boost; Sanzaar extension

Mon Nov 09 2020 - 10:00

Ireland women’s shake off the rust to beat Italy

They will be pleased with the win, although a bonus try would have greatly helped

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 21:09

France agree to travel to Dublin for final Women’s Six Nations game

Ireland hand No 10 jersey to Hannah Tyrrell for Italian visit on Saturday

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 05:00

Covid-19 precautions lead to Ireland changes for Women’s Six Nations clash with Italy

Eimear Considine and Laura Feely ruled out of Saturday’s encounter

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 17:23

IRFU will charter plane for women’s team to France

Eight years ago the team had to take a flight and an overnight train to play in Pau

Mon Oct 19 2020 - 16:04

Kerry to Dublin with the window down: Griffin driven to succeed with Ireland

Ireland play rescheduled Six Nations match against Italy at Donnybrook on Saturday

Mon Oct 19 2020 - 06:00

Griggs names 36-strong women’s squad

Sene Naoupu included but no place for Jenny Murphy

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 17:14

Sene Naoupu turning mind back to rugby after health scare

Since losing to England in February much has changed for the Kiwi-born Irish player

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 06:00

Two changes to Irish women’s team for trip to Doncaster

Aoife Doyle and Katie Fitzhenry will both start for Adam Grigg’s team against England

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 18:09

Ireland go top after they storm home to bonus-point win over Wales

Five-try display makes it two from two for Adam Griggs’s side

Sun Feb 09 2020 - 15:30

Ireland women will aim to reduce penalty count against Wales

Adam Griggs’ side face familiar opponents who they have played three times recently

Fri Feb 07 2020 - 20:23

Emily Kealy’s goal sees Loreto Beaufort end Senior Cup drought

Coach Hannah Matthews adds another medal to collection after first title in a decade

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 17:55

Ireland hold off Scottish fightback to claim morale-boosting win in opener

Beibhinn Parsons’s length of the pitch intercept try the highlight at Donnybrook

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 16:36