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  • Michael Glennon RTÉ Sport Journalist

    Michael Glennon

    RTÉ Sport Journalist

    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
    NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 24: General views during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Japan at Franklin's Gardens on August 24, 2025 in Northampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)

    Bemand: We got out of the game what we wanted

    Scott Bemand said Ireland got what they wanted from the opening Rugby World Cup gambit as they recorded a 42-14 victory over Japan.

    Rugby • 24 Aug
    24 August 2025; Eve Higgins of Ireland scores her side's fifth 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

    Ireland get perfect start with six-try win over Japan

    Ireland scored six tries in a comprehensive 42-14 win over Japan to get their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign off to a perfect start.

    Rugby • 25 Aug
    24 August 2025; A general view inside the stadium 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 out to 'stamp authority' against Japan

    Ireland begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against Japan and have targetted a fast start at Franklin's Gardens.

    Rugby • 24 Aug
    21 August 2025; Béibhinn Parsons during an Ireland Women's Rugby squad training session at Towcestrians Sports Club in Towcester, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

    Parsons: Ireland won't get caught napping against Japan

    Béibhinn Parsons reckons a 12 noon kick-off is the "perfect time" for a Test match and says Ireland won't be caught napping against Japan.

    Rugby • 24 Aug
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