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  • Neil Treacy

    RTÉ Sport Journalist

    31 August 2025; Ireland head coach Scott Bemand before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

    Bemand has to weigh up risk and rewards of selection

    Scott Bemand has come big calls to make in his team to take on New Zealand this Sunday.

    Rugby • 8 hrs
    31 August 2025; Anna McGann of Ireland celebrate with team-mate Emily Lane, right, after scoring their seventh try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry

    Ireland must move up a gear for next phase of World Cup

    At the time of writing, there are some tickets left on general sale for Ireland against New Zealand on Sunday in Brighton, but it's dozens rather than hundreds or even thousands.

    Rugby • 10 hrs
    24 August 2025; Brittany Hogan of Ireland during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Japan at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

    Hogan ready to 'go to the well' against Black Ferns

    Last year's win against New Zealand took more out of Brittany Hogan than she had ever experienced in her rugby career. If Ireland are to pull off a repeat of last year's epic win this weekend, she knows it will take even more.

    Rugby • 15 hrs
    31 August 2025; Aoife Wafer of Ireland before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

    Wafer 'in contention' for return but Ireland cautious

    Denis Fogarty says Aoife Wafer is "bursting to go" for her first appearance at the Rugby World Cup, but that the back row will only feature against New Zealand if she's ready.

    Rugby • 03 Sep
    31 August 2025; Enya Breen, right, and Sadhbh McGrath of Ireland after the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

    Ireland on track, but improvements needed v Black Ferns

    Scott Bemand had every right to stress the positives after Ireland's 43-27 win against Spain yesterday, but the head coach will know that significant improvements will be needed if they're to secure top spot in Pool C.

    Rugby • 01 Sep
    31 August 2025; Ireland players, including Anna McGann, left, and Stacey Flood, centre, celebrate their second try scored by Amee Leigh Costigan, hidden, during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens

    Bemand thrilled after Ireland secure early QF spot

    Scott Bemand insists Ireland are right where they need to be at the Women's Rugby World Cup, after they secured their quarter-final spot with a game to spare following this afternoon's 43-27 win against Spain in Northampton.

    Rugby • 31 Aug
    31 August 2025; Linda Djougang of Ireland celebrates after team-mate Eve Higgins scored their third try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Spo

    Ireland secure quarter-final place after win v Spain

    Ireland scored seven tries in a 43-27 win over Spain as they moved into pole position to qualify for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

    Rugby • 31 Aug
    24 August 2025; Ireland players stand for the playing of the national anthems before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Japan at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

    Preview: Ireland must keep eyes on prize against Spain

    Scott Bemand did his best to deny it, but it's hard to shake the feeling that Ireland are coming into Sunday's Rugby World Cup Pool C game against Spain with one eye on next week against New Zealand.

    Rugby • 31 Aug
    24 August 2025; Aoife Dalton of Ireland is tackled by Ayasa Otsuka, left, and Sora Nishimura of Japan during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Japan at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sport

    Dalton: Ireland have grown since last Spanish meeting

    The 2021 Rugby World Cup qualifier defeat to Spain has gone down in infamy, but the most recent meeting of the sides two years ago has quietly grown to be a significant day for this current Irish team.

    Rugby • 30 Aug
    9 August 2025; Linda Djougang of Ireland before the Women's Rugby World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Canada at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

    Djougang: Winning 50 caps for Ireland 'beyond a dream'

    Linda Djougang says reaching 50 caps for Ireland is beyond her wildest dreams.

    Rugby • 29 Aug
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