The Irish Times

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

Lynne Cantwell’s move is South Africa’s gain and IRFU’s loss

Women’s rugby: The parable of a prophet not being accepted in their hometown is apposite

Fri Feb 19 2021 - 06:15

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

Griggs names 36-strong women’s squad

Sene Naoupu included but no place for Jenny Murphy

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 17:14

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

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

Ireland look to lay down a marker for season against Wales

Women’s November international rugby preview: Ireland v Wales, UCD Bowl, 1pm

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 19:01

Juliet Short set to fulfil her dream of playing for Ireland

Player who suffered serious spine injury is one of nine new faces for November Tests

Thu Nov 08 2018 - 07:00

Women’s RWC: Ireland name their side to face France

Nicole Cronin keeps Larissa Muldoon on the bench for must-win game

Wed Aug 16 2017 - 14:34

Ireland flirt with disaster but start World Cup with a win

Gutsy tournament hosts make life difficult for themselves but see off game Australia

Wed Aug 09 2017 - 21:31

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 must get defence right to resist England’s Grand Slam power game

Women’s Six Nations Championship: Ireland v England, Donnybrook, 8pm (RTÉ 2)

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 01:01

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

Twist of fate led Claire Molloy to a rugby career with Ireland

Galway woman switched from GAA to rugby due to pursuing her medical studies in Cardiff

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 19:45

Tom Tierney urges Ireland women’s side not to be overawed by New Zealand test

Preview Ireland v New Zealand; Sunday – Belfield Bowl (2.0)

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 16:18

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

Ireland’s fresh faces ready for Italy challenge

Tom Tierney has selected a new pack while Niamh Briggs starts in midfield with Sene Naoupu

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 10:59

Ireland begin defence of title with statement of intent

Ireland Women off to a winning start with impressive performance against Wales

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 16:36

Ireland women start Six Nations campaign with new backline

Reigning champions shuffle the deck with two players winning their first cap

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 02:30

Six Nations: Irish rovers seize chance to add new strings to their bow

Six Nations-wining backrow expanding rugby horizons in Toulouse and Cardiff

Wed Feb 03 2016 - 14:00

Experimental Ireland facing a tough assignment against England

Coach Tom Tierney including six debutants for Stoop test

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 01:00

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

Ireland focus on Triple Crown to keep championship hopes alive

Women’s Six Nations Preview: Wales v Ireland, Swansea RFC, 12pm – Live on 2FM

Sat Mar 14 2015 - 01:00

Indefatigable Sophie Spence is Sportswoman of the Month

Lock has been the cornerstone of Ireland’s phase play in this year’s Six Nations

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 01:00

Niamh Briggs’s golden boot helps Ireland clinch it late on

Penalty after 76 minutes sees off England in Ashbourne

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:15

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

Ireland women open new era with old-school win in Italy

After just one score in the first half Tom Tierney’s side made hosts pay after the break

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 20:15

Ireland make two personnel changes for France play off

Centre Jenny Murphy passeed fit as Siobhán Fleming comes into the backrow in Paris

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 13:44

Ireland ring the changes for Kazakhstan match

Coach Philip Doyle mixes and matches for final Pool B game tomorrow

Fri Aug 08 2014 - 12:52

Must-win game for Ireland against USA

Coach Philip Doyle sees opening bout against a more powerful side as a match his side have to win to get to semi-final

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 10:39

Ireland Women begin World Cup tomorrow

Coach Philip Doyle has named an experienced team for the game against the USA

Thu Jul 31 2014 - 11:45

Tania Rosser back for Ireland Women after ending four-year retirement

TG4 to broadcast all Irish World Cup matches in France

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 16:38