Ireland Women's Rugby

Ireland show some character despite being outclassed and held scoreless by England

A bonus point victory over Scotland and some good fortune in other results is needed not to finish bottom

Ireland must ignore the white noise against England at Musgrave Park

The Red Roses have long been Ireland’s nemesis as they go in search of a 23rd straight Six Nations win

Greg McWilliams: ‘We will always put on the jersey and fight for every inch we can’

Ireland women’s coach says his side have prepared well for daunting encounter with England in Cork

Sam Monaghan knows devil is in Ireland’s performance detail for England game

Irish secondrow speaks of tough mental game after criticism of recent team performances

The only way is up if IRFU listen to people who ‘give a f**k’ about women’s rugby

A humiliating defeat to England is on the cards and the IRFU must listen to the people most concerned about the state of our women’s game

Monaghan and Kerry reap rewards of living in the moment

The Morning Sports Briefing: keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports news

Ireland coach Greg McWilliams questions timing of allegations of sexist attitude within IRFU

Coach directly addresses allegations relating to how players are informed of selection

Ireland refreshed and focused as they look to put poor Six Nations start behind them

Scrum coach Denis Fogarty confident side ‘ready to go now for Italy’

Hannah O’Connor not approaching France game as damage limitation exercise

Dannah O’Brien, 19, hoping to start after encouraging introduction against Wales

Teenage Ulster prop Sadhbh McGrath to make Ireland debut in Wales opener

Greg McWilliams names his side for opening Six Nations encounter in Cardiff

Molly Scuffil-McCabe: ‘Being able to be professional, for this to be your job, it just makes all the difference’

The Ireland fullback is not afraid of a challenge

Ireland women’s rugby looking to get back on track as Six Nations campaign gets under way

Ireland enter a campaign for the first time with full-time players after contracts awarded last year

Ireland to wear navy shorts for Six Nations over ‘period anxieties’

‘The top way to ensure we perform to our best on the field is by removing any unnecessary distractions’

Eight uncapped players in Greg McWilliams’ Ireland squad for the Women’s Six Nations

Ireland Sevens players won’t be available because of Olympic qualification commitments in Hong Kong and Toulouse

The Offload: Benetton’s handling of alleged racist incident raises eyebrows

Would the player involved have been suspended if not for outside pressure?

Friday night’s All-Ireland League Women’s Final postponed due to unplayable pitch

Blackrock College and Railway Union were due to play decider at Energia Park in Donnybrook

IRFU says AIL not fit for purpose amid new developments introduced to women’s game

Governing body pledges €1 million towards boosting facilities and pathways development

Irish Sevens teams targeting qualification for 2024 Olympics at Dubai World Series

Ireland women’s captain Lucy Mulhall reaping the benefits of switch to play Gaelic football with Tinahealy

Joanne O’Riordan: England’s Red Roses set to bloom at World Cup

Other nations, including Ireland, can learn from the RFU’s successful model for their England women's team

Sevens World Cup: Ireland set up quarter-final clash with South Africa after win over England

Ireland women’s team will face New Zealand in the quarter-finals with a hard fought win over Brazil

Ireland look to make it two wins from two in Tokyo but tougher test expected

Greg McWilliams side hoping to take the Test series 2-0 on what has been an historic first tour for an Irish women’s rugby squad

Injuries inform selection for Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams ahead of second Test against Japan

Former England international flanker Jo Brown will make her Irish debut in Tokyo

‘We followed in their footsteps’ - Debutant Deely praises experienced heads after comeback win

Ireland found themselves down by 15 with just 11 minutes on the clock but came back for a thumping win

Japan v Ireland preview: Captain Nichola Fryday not underestimating challenge

Lesley McKenzie’s Japanese outfit are known for their unstructured style of play

Outhalf Dannah O’Brien among four new caps in Ireland side for historic Japan Test

Greg McWilliams has named his side for the opening Test in Fukuroi City on Saturday

Two-Test trip to Japan an important factor in allocation of women’s contracts

Former captain Fiona Coghlan describes IRFU decision to issue 43 centralised contracts as a watershed moment for the women’s game in Ireland

Fiona Coghlan: Irish women’s rugby players getting regular competitive games is ‘hugely important’

Former Irish captain says contracts are amazing but vital that players can get competitive games week in, week out

Sene Naoupu announces retirement from international rugby

‘I genuinely wanted to thank Ireland for accepting me . . . and embracing me as a custodian of the green jersey’

Sene Naoupu on her retirement from rugby: ‘The benefit of rugby is the connections you make’

Ireland international is reluctant to dwell on her storied career, putting the focus firmly on Ireland squad’s upcoming tour to Japan

IRFU announces 43 centralised contracts for elite women players for next season

Gillian McDarby appointed as head of women’s performance and pathways

IRFU to offer professional contracts to Ireland women’s 15s players for the first time

Over 40 contracts expected to be announced before two Test tour to Japan next month

From Tullamore to Tokyo: Ireland captain Nichola Fryday set to take lead role in professional era

Winning an Ireland cap before she had played provincial rugby, Fryday hasn’t taken a backward step in her career

Behind the scenes with the Irish Sevens in Toulouse

Individual job spec and team schedules for the Irish Women's Sevens rugby team . . .

Women’s Six Nations: Three changes to Irish team to face Scotland

First start for Vicky Irwin at fullback and Sam Monaghan returns from injury

Sene Naoupu cleared to play for Ireland against Scotland

Red card shown against England downgraded to a yellow by a disciplinary panel

Gerry Thornley: Women’s rugby left with a puzzle as sevens trumps 15s

Hard to see the logic in IRFU prioritising Ireland Sevens squad over Six Nations

Ireland vs England: McWilliams remains positive despite daunting assignment

Coach forced to make six changes from team that beat Italy for trip to imposing England

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