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17 October 2025; Josh Murphy of Connacht, left, leaves the pitch after being shown a 20 minute red card by referee Mike Adamson during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Vodacom Bulls at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Thomas Flin

Murphy sent off as Connacht pipped by resurgent Bulls

Connacht fell to consecutive defeats in the BKT United Rugby Championship, losing 27-28 to the Vodacom Bulls at the Dexcom Stadium.

Ulster are looking to make it back-to-back wins against South Africa opposition

Ulster make five changes for Sharks encounter

Tadhg Crowley Sam Prendergast

Prendergast and Crowley set for derby match-up

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - SEPTEMBER 13: New Zealand perform a haka during The Rugby Championship match between New Zealand All Blacks and South Africa Springboks at Sky Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Gett

New Zealand to embark on old-style tour of South Africa

EXETER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Players on the Ireland bench celebrate their team winning a penalty during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Quarter Final match between France and Ireland at Sandy Park on September 14, 2025 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Al

'What ifs' replaced by 'what's next' for Hogan

15 March 2025; Caelan Doris of Ireland during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Italy and Ireland at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Doris named in Ireland squad, call-up for McCarthy

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 05: Reece Walsh of the Broncos runs with the ball during the NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm at Brisbane Broncos at Accor Stadium on October 05, 2025, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Imag

Australia's NRL threatens bans for R360 defectors

20 September 2025; Bundee Aki during a Connacht Rugby open training session at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Connacht ready to welcome back Lions for visit of Bulls

'Leinster will have more of their tourists to reintegrate this week'

Munster have an opportunity to make statement in Dublin

Fixtures & Results More

Pools

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Pool A

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

England

15

191

0

0

3

3

Australia

8

33

1

1

1

3

USA

8

-2

1

1

1

3

Samoa

0

-222

3

0

0

3

Pool B

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

Canada

15

121

0

0

3

3

Scotland

10

23

1

0

2

3

Fiji

5

-69

2

0

1

3

Wales

2

-75

3

0

0

3

Pool C

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

New Zealand

15

129

0

0

3

3

Ireland

10

4

1

0

2

3

Japan

5

-63

2

0

1

3

Spain

1

-70

3

0

0

3

Pool D

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

France

14

150

0

0

3

3

South Africa

10

18

1

0

2

3

Italy

7

32

2

0

1

3

Brazil

0

-200

3

0

0

3

Ireland Women's World Cup Squad

Claire Boles

Hailing from Enniskillen in Fermanagh, Claire Boles is a combative …

Enya Breen

The latest of the Cork contingent in the squad, Enya …

Beth Buttimer

Still only 19, it's has been an upward curve for …

Ruth Campbell

A former Naas player, Ruth Campbell has surged through the …

Eimear Corri-Fallon

A Portlaoise lady with an impressive CV, Eimear Corri-Fallon is …

Amee-Leigh Costigan

The pacy Tipperary woman is one of Ireland's greatest ever …

Aoife Dalton

After starting her rugby career in Tullamore, Aoife Dalton has …

Méabh Deely

One of three Ballinasloe RFC club women in the panel, …

Linda Djougang

A late comer to rugby, Linda Djougang has been a …

Stacey Flood

One of the mainstays in Ireland squads of late, Stacey …

Nicole Fowley

She might be the oldest player in the Ireland squad, …

Eve Higgins

A native of Dublin, Eve Higgins' rugby journey started at …

Brittany Hogan

Another player to come from a famous club, in Ballynahinch, …

Neve Jones

Neve Jones has played rugby since mini's and was a …

Ivana Kiripati

A debutant at the start of August, Ivana Kiripati has …

Emily Lane

Cork woman Emily Lane started her rugby journey at Mallow …

Siobhán McCarthy

Another Clare native in Ireland's pack, Siobhán McCarthy has made …

Anna McGann

Hailing from Athlone, Anna McGann's self-described "chaotic" lifestyle translates to …

Nancy McGillivray

A talented young centre, Nancy McGillivray is now an Irish …

Sadhbh McGrath

With an Ireland debut at 18 and known leadership qualities, …

Edel McMahon

Munster born, but a Connacht legend, Edel McMahon found rugby …

Clíodhna Moloney-MacDonald

A Galway native who also took up the game during …

Sam Monaghan

Ireland's co-captain and leader, Sam Monaghan's return to action is …

Grace Moore

London-born but Irish-qualified through family, Grace Moore is another multi-sport …

Dannah O'Brien

Yet another Tullow player to represent Ireland, Dannah O'Brien has …

Niamh O'Dowd

Wexford's Niamh O'Dowd is another player quickly making a name …

Béibhinn Parsons

Ireland rugby's youngest ever international at 16, Béibhinn Parsons has …

Ellena Perry

A former England international who has changed allegiance, Ellena Perry …

Aoibheann Reilly

A third squad member to hail from Ballinasloe, Aoibheann Reilly …

Molly Scuffil-McCabe

A Dublin native but playing in New Zealand currently, it's …

Fiona Tuite

Dublin-born but an Ulster forward, Fiona Tuite has been coming …

Aoife Wafer

A modern star of the sport, Wexford's Aoife Wafer is …