The Irish Times

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

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 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

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

For Judy Bobbett, powerboating is the perfect antidote to rugby

Ireland secondrow has a promising career ahead after moving from a GAA background

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 06:30

Ireland legends express outrage after women’s tour rejected

‘It’s hugely disappointing, to progress you’ve got to play as many test matches as possible’

Thu Jun 07 2018 - 19:47

UL Bohs the cream of the crop again

Old Belvedere beaten in AIL final for the second year running

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 19:44

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

‘Startling’ drop-off in fitness among Leaving Cert students

Survey finds students have much less interest in physical education during exam years

Mon Jan 29 2018 - 07:00

Jenny Murphy needed a break from rugby, so she took up boxing

Ireland international has temporarily stepped away to pursue a career in the ring

Fri Jan 12 2018 - 06:00

Nine uncapped players included in Ireland Women’s squad for Six Nations

Griggs selects 38 players from 10 clubs as coach looks to put poor World Cup behind him

Fri Dec 22 2017 - 16:41

Sophie Spence retires from international rugby

Spence has played in the green jersey for five years, winning two Six Nations titles

Fri Dec 22 2017 - 13:16

Late Irish rally puts gloss on Australian humbling

Claire Molloy and Jenny Murphy injuries prove costly as downward spiral continues

Tue Aug 22 2017 - 16:13

Ireland meet Wallaroos again with reputations on the line

World Cup dream may be over but Belfast fixture begins a two-game salvage job

Tue Aug 22 2017 - 06:00

Ireland name XV to face Australia in the 5th Place semi-final

‘There’s huge pride in this team and we’re looking to finish with two performances’

Mon Aug 21 2017 - 14:28

France’s champagne rugby leaves Ireland playing for minor prizes

Early three-try blitz at Belfield means World Cup hosts now playing for fifth place

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 21:56

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 forced to dig real deep to complete fightback against Japan

Tom Tierney’s side come from 14-0 down but know much more will be required to progress to semi-finals

Sun Aug 13 2017 - 19:36

Plenty of room for improvement as Ireland prepare for Japan

Coach Tom Tierney will risk resting key figures with France game still to come

Fri Aug 11 2017 - 06:00

Ireland shine in adversity as World Cup gets off to a thriller

3,500 fill the UCD Bowl to see tournament hosts battle their way to Australia win

Wed Aug 09 2017 - 22:33

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

Ireland looking to establish some precious momentum

Experience can prove a vital asset in tough opening assignment against Australia

Wed Aug 09 2017 - 06:00

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

Lynne Cantwell: World Cup can have a lasting impact in Ireland

Ex-player says that better coaching is the key to improving and growing the women’s game

Thu Aug 03 2017 - 07:00

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

Sophie Spence: ‘A concussion gave me constant headaches’

Ireland lock is looking forward to World Cup having recovered from nasty bang on head

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 05:00

England blow out Ireland’s flickering hopes to claim Grand Slam

Ireland had their opportunities at a packed Donnybrook before late scoring spree

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 22:15

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 women keep Grand Slam hopes alive and kicking

England hammer Scotland 64-0 ahead of St Patrick's Day showdown at Donnybrook

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 01:00

Scrappy Ireland see off Wales – Now for world champions England

Basic skill defects consistently ended attacks on either side, but Ireland do enough

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 14:10

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

Ireland Women may lose three players to Sevens team for France game

Sene Naoupu, Hannah Tyrrell and Ali Miller could travel to Las Vegas for tournament on March 3rd and 4th

Tue Feb 21 2017 - 19:00

Ireland Women seal bonus-point win despite error-strewn game

Late try against Italy in Six Nations caps unconvincing performance

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 18:22

Ireland’s women seeking to maintain momentum

Italy game presents opportunity for players to come in and make their mark

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 07:00