Supporters put through the wringer again before hard-earned victory is eked out

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

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

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

Paula Fitzpatrick expected to take charge of side after fullback ruled out with Achilles injury

Captain Niamh Briggs wants squad to embrace the fact that they are at home

Investment broker says that women’s rugby has evolved to become a global sport

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

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

Women’s coach hit back at questions over removal of players from Six Nations squad

Title challenge still on course after tight win in stop-start affair

Tom Tierney’s side relieved to gain maximum points after error-strewn display

Tom Tierney surveys his options ahead of campaign as he uses 28 players

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

One Pool C team yet to be decided following Belfast draw for 2017 tournament

Tom Tierney brings more experienced personnel back for final Six Nations game

First win on English soil will fit in with team’s upward trajectory

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

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

Ireland’s hosting of the competition shows how the sport has advanced

Tom Tierney’s side have found a rhythm since that dark night against the French

The team have new players and new coaching staff but should have strength to beat Italy

First Fortnight is festival that challenges mental health prejudice through the arts

No coaches appointed or training sessions held since World Cup

England launch a campaign to increase women in the game by 10,000 in three years

Outgoing Ireland coach’s advice has not been sought regarding his successor

France take third in the World Cup as Philip Doyle’s side go down fighting

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

Donegal outhalf says team disappointed and numb

England bring back skipper Katy McLean at outhalf for Paris clash

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

Black Ferns a fabulous team but hope springs eternal in the Irish camp ahead of World Cup pool encounter in Marcoussis

Fullback Niamh Briggs kicks 13 points and adds a try as Philip Doyle’s side survive physical onslaught

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

Ireland women’s squad not allowed provide personal columns for media during World Cup

TG4 to broadcast all Irish World Cup matches in France

Historic win at Aviva Stadium keeps championship hopes alive

“If we can take the camogie and Gaelic football background that we do have and merge that into Sevens then we can have a very successful team”

Ireland’s greatest rugby player has already inspired a host of memories as he prepares for his 14th season

Women’s team named ahead of Six Nations match against Scotland