The Irish Times

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

Claire Molloy and Simon Geoghegan inducted into rugby writers’ Hall of Fame

Billy Holland receives Tom Rooney Award in recognition of his contribution to Irish rugby

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 19:58

Claire Molloy announces retirement from international rugby

‘To the players I’ve shared the pitch with, it’s been an honour’

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 21:24

Tears in Parma as Ireland’s loss to Scotland leaves World Cup dreams in tatters

Defeat marks a low point for Irish women’s rugby

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 06:01

Ireland name unchanged team for World Cup qualifier against Scotland

Heading into the final round, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Scotland are all on five points

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 12:12

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

The Offload: Time to listen to Cantwell, Briggs and Coughlan

Zebo’s character, as much as his rare talent, makes him a boon for any organisation

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 10:00

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

Ireland benefiting from bringing Sevens players into 15s fold

Adam Griggs names same starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations clash in Donnybrook

Fri Apr 16 2021 - 06:00

Potential of Parsons and Wall put French and English on notice

Young duo impress as Ireland breeze past Wales in Women’s Six Nations clash

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 06:00

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

Prospect of women’s Lions team moves one step closer

Ireland’s Claire Molloy believes touring North America would make most sense

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 01:00

The Offload: Ronan O’Gara more than willing to take a punt on Jack Crowley

Tackling concussion . . . Zebo clear on Folau’s possible return to union . . . Word of mouth

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 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

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

Ireland name squad for conclusion of Women’s Six Nations

Edel McMahon, Claire McLaughlin and Aoife McDermott ruled out, Claire Molloy returns

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 10:33

Sporting milestones: The day Ireland cooked New Zealand’s goose in Marcoussis

Gavin Cummiskey talks to players, coaches and officials about that Women's World Cup day

Fri May 01 2020 - 07:00

Dr Claire Molloy: ‘It is a privilege to be on the front line’

Ireland international working as an accident and emergency doctor in Cardiff

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 06:00

The Offload: Ireland’s new leaders have emerged

Women’s rugby heading towards permanent professionalism elsewhere but not here

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 11:00

Women’s 6N: Ireland well beaten as France run in seven tries

Griffin, Molloy and Naoupu get over for home side at Donnybrook

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 21:41

The Offload: Ireland not at required pitch for pressure game

Joe Schmidt detected a lack of the usual vibrancy from the group on Saturday

Mon Feb 04 2019 - 11:00

Ireland Women warm-up for Six Nations with victory over Wales

Adam Griggs’s side run in five tries to finally see off visitors

Sun Jan 20 2019 - 18:12

Lydia Thompson hat-trick sees England down Ireland

Ireland trailed by just five points at half-time after tries from Considine and Delany

Sat Nov 24 2018 - 21:45

Johnny Sexton: ‘It’s incredible, I’ve had to pinch myself’

Outhalf honoured for his pivotal role in a memorable season for Leinster and Ireland

Thu Nov 22 2018 - 06:00

England women’s rugby team first in world to go fully pro

Contracts will be granted on form, with the money permanently included in RFU budget

Mon Sept 17 2018 - 19:03

Keith Earls caps stellar season with Player of the Year award

Munster and Ireland winger has played superbly for both province and country

Wed May 16 2018 - 23:30

Ireland Women outclassed as England push home advantage

Head coach Adam Griggs hoping to stay on ‘to build on what we have done so far’

Fri Mar 16 2018 - 20:17

Adam Griggs makes three changes to Ireland side to face England

Coach looking for signs of improvement despite the magnitude of the task

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 19:30

Four changes to Ireland Women’s side for game with Wales

Adam Griggs makes three changes in the pack for Donnybrook meeting

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 15:57

Donegal flood victims cannot return to homes this year

County council plans to lock houses flooded last August

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 10:53

Niamh Briggs returns for Ireland's clash with France

Important experience lies ahead for new coach Adam Griggs and captain Ciara Griffin

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 08:00

Moment of truth beckons for future of Irish women’s rugby

IRFU moves to plot a new way forward after six-month part-time coaching plan backfires

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 07:00

Players’ union to represent women’s squad in IRFU talks

RPI were previously only linked to female amateur players on a support basis

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 19:14