Women’s coach expected to take up post in underage set-up

Tom Tierney confirms he will no longer coach women’s side after latest defeat in Belfast

‘We haven’t performed at this World Cup, absolutely’ – Paula Fitzpatrick

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

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

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

Buck has to stop with Tom Tierney and director of rugby Anthony Eddy for failure to perform

Captain Claire Molloy: ‘They were just able to run around us in the first half too easily’

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

If preceding games are to be any guide, French look well-equipped to make last four

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

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

Tom Tierney brings seven new faces into starting XV after opening Australia win

Tight group could come down to points’ difference in the end

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

Players would prefer longer recovery time enjoyed by men’s game, but ‘it is what it is’

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

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

Tom Tierney: ‘This is a home World Cup, we’re confident the crowd will get behind us’

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

Fullback Briggs will miss the tournament after suffering an Achilles problem

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

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

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

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

Game will be emotional for Wales after death of 20-year-old international Elli Norkett

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

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

Late try against Italy in Six Nations caps unconvincing performance

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

Clare woman part of mass migration of football and camogie players to oval ball game

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

It won’t be the thrashing of 2015, but Irish expect a convincing win over improved Scotland

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

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

A day to forget for Tom Tierney’s side as they let in seven tries at Belfield