Michael Glennon

RTÉ Sport Journalist

31 August 2025; Dannah O'Brien of Ireland 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/Sportsfile

O'Brien: Black Ferns tie a 'stepping stone' for Ireland

Dannah O'Brien says that Ireland will use Sunday's Pool C showdown against New Zealand as a "stepping stone" to their World Cup quarter-final.

Rugby • 02 Sep

31 August 2025; Grace Moore of Ireland scores her side's fifth 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/Sportsfile

Ireland ratings: Moore and O'Brien best against Spain

Ireland booked their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals thanks to a bonus-point win over Spain. Here's how we rated the players.

Rugby • 31 Aug

31 August 2025; Amee Leigh Costigan of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's second 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/Sportsfile

Women's Rugby World Cup recap: Ireland 43-27 Spain

Relive all the action from Franklin's Gardens as Ireland took on Spain in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 31 Aug

24 August 2025; Sam Monaghan 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

Monaghan: Revenge not on menu for 'evolved' Ireland

Sam Monaghan insists there is no danger of Ireland underestimating Spain as they bid to secure a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place.

Rugby • 30 Aug

13 September 2021; Brittany Hogan of Ireland wins possession in a lineout during the Rugby World Cup 2022 Europe Qualifying Tournament match between Spain and Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, Italy. Photo by Roberto Bregani/Sportsfile

Ireland v Spain: All you need to know

Ireland take on Spain on Sunday in their second game of Pool C in the Women's Rugby World Cup. Find out all you need to know about the game here.

Rugby • 31 Aug

24 August 2025; Fiona Tuite of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's fourth try 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

Tuite determined to keep Ireland energy up after win

Fiona Tuite is more than happy to be a flexible forward after scoring her first international try for Ireland against Japan on Sunday.

Rugby • 26 Aug

21 March 2025; Aoife Wafer, left, and Edel McMahon during the Ireland rugby captain's run at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McMahon delighted to have Wafer back on board

Co-captain Edel McMahon welcomed the arrival of Aoife Wafer into the Ireland camp after the injured flanker joined up with the squad ahead of their World Cup win over Japan.

Rugby • 25 Aug

Ireland's Amee Leigh Costigan (bottom centre) celebrates

Happy Monday as green wave hits World Cup

Ireland can look back at a job well done after a comprehensive opening Rugby World Cup win over Japan where they put their money where their mouth was.

Rugby • 25 Aug