Women's rugby director Anthony Eddy resigns IRFU director of women's and sevens rugby Anthony Eddy has resigned with immediate effect. Rugby • 03 Mar 22
Women's rugby director Anthony Eddy resigns IRFU director of women's and sevens rugby Anthony Eddy has resigned with immediate effect. Rugby • 03 Mar 22
Updated Ministers to meet IRFU after players' letter over trust A large group of prominent figures in Irish women's rugby put their names to a letter written to the Government which says they have "lost all trust and confidence in the IRFU and its leadership after historic failings". Rugby • 13 Dec 21
Updated Ministers to meet IRFU after players' letter over trust A large group of prominent figures in Irish women's rugby put their names to a letter written to the Government which says they have "lost all trust and confidence in the IRFU and its leadership after historic failings". Rugby • 13 Dec 21
Accountability needed for women's game - Molloy Former Ireland captain Claire Molloy has called for more accountability in women's rugby, as those running the game pick up the pieces following a disastrous 2021. Rugby • 09 Dec 21
Accountability needed for women's game - Molloy Former Ireland captain Claire Molloy has called for more accountability in women's rugby, as those running the game pick up the pieces following a disastrous 2021. Rugby • 09 Dec 21
Emotional Griffin 'loved every minute' in Irish jersey An emotional Ciara Griffin says she "loved every minute" of her six-year Irish career, having confirmed her decision to retire on Tuesday afternoon. Rugby • 17 Nov 21
Emotional Griffin 'loved every minute' in Irish jersey An emotional Ciara Griffin says she "loved every minute" of her six-year Irish career, having confirmed her decision to retire on Tuesday afternoon. Rugby • 17 Nov 21
Browne: Time not right to comment on team management IRFU chief executive Philip Browne says it would be inappropriate to comment on the future of women's director of rugby Anthony Eddy's position with Ireland about to kick off their Autumn international series. Rugby • 12 Nov 21
Browne: Time not right to comment on team management IRFU chief executive Philip Browne says it would be inappropriate to comment on the future of women's director of rugby Anthony Eddy's position with Ireland about to kick off their Autumn international series. Rugby • 12 Nov 21
Ireland front up after a difficult week to see off USA After a week of controversy and public relations disaster, this was a reminder of what Irish rugby fans want to protect, and what the IRFU need to build on. Rugby • 12 Nov 21
Ireland front up after a difficult week to see off USA After a week of controversy and public relations disaster, this was a reminder of what Irish rugby fans want to protect, and what the IRFU need to build on. Rugby • 12 Nov 21
Women's controversy not discussed by Farrell's squad The ongoing controversy in the Ireland women's camp has not been discussed in the men's squad, according to Bundee Aki. Rugby • 11 Nov 21
Women's controversy not discussed by Farrell's squad The ongoing controversy in the Ireland women's camp has not been discussed in the men's squad, according to Bundee Aki. Rugby • 11 Nov 21
Ireland squad were disappointed with Eddy - Griffin Ireland captain Ciara Griffin says she and her team-mates were disappointed with the comments of women's rugby director Anthony Eddy this week. Rugby • 11 Nov 21
Ireland squad were disappointed with Eddy - Griffin Ireland captain Ciara Griffin says she and her team-mates were disappointed with the comments of women's rugby director Anthony Eddy this week. Rugby • 11 Nov 21
Time for IRFU to confront their failing of women's game The IRFU like to commission reviews when things go wrong in the women's game, but Ali Donnelly believes such tactics may not suffice in wake of Anthony Eddy's press conference this week. Rugby • 12 Nov 21
Time for IRFU to confront their failing of women's game The IRFU like to commission reviews when things go wrong in the women's game, but Ali Donnelly believes such tactics may not suffice in wake of Anthony Eddy's press conference this week. Rugby • 12 Nov 21
Team-mates fail to row in behind Moloney 'slurry' tweet Ireland wing Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and lock Nichola Fryday have distanced themselves from comments made by team-mate Cliodhna Moloney yesterday. Rugby • 11 Nov 21
Team-mates fail to row in behind Moloney 'slurry' tweet Ireland wing Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and lock Nichola Fryday have distanced themselves from comments made by team-mate Cliodhna Moloney yesterday. Rugby • 11 Nov 21
Women's rugby director Anthony Eddy slammed by players Current and former Irish internationals have voiced their unhappiness with women's rugby director Anthony Eddy, after he attempted to defend the level of support given to the 15-a-side game in Ireland. Rugby • 09 Nov 21
Women's rugby director Anthony Eddy slammed by players Current and former Irish internationals have voiced their unhappiness with women's rugby director Anthony Eddy, after he attempted to defend the level of support given to the 15-a-side game in Ireland. Rugby • 09 Nov 21
IRFU are not 'neglecting' women's 15s game - Eddy Ireland's director of women's rugby says it's "incorrect" to suggest that the IRFU have neglected the 15-a-side game, in favour of the sevens program. Rugby • 09 Nov 21
IRFU are not 'neglecting' women's 15s game - Eddy Ireland's director of women's rugby says it's "incorrect" to suggest that the IRFU have neglected the 15-a-side game, in favour of the sevens program. Rugby • 09 Nov 21
Experienced trio return to Sevens squad in Edmonton Billy Dardis, Jordan Conroy and Aaron O'Sullivan have all been added to the Irish squad for the second leg of their HSBC World Series in Canada this weekend. Rugby • 22 Sep 21
Experienced trio return to Sevens squad in Edmonton Billy Dardis, Jordan Conroy and Aaron O'Sullivan have all been added to the Irish squad for the second leg of their HSBC World Series in Canada this weekend. Rugby • 22 Sep 21
Sevens heaven after overcoming 'devastating' rejections Bonded by their contrasting personalities and motivated after "devastating" rugby setbacks earlier in their careers, the Ireland 7s team are coming to terms with their Olympic achievement. Rugby • 21 Jun 21
Sevens heaven after overcoming 'devastating' rejections Bonded by their contrasting personalities and motivated after "devastating" rugby setbacks earlier in their careers, the Ireland 7s team are coming to terms with their Olympic achievement. Rugby • 21 Jun 21
Ireland 7s name 13-man squad for Olympic qualifier Anthony Eddy has named a 13-man squad for a crucial Olympic qualifying tournament in France this weekend. Rugby • 10 Jul 19
Ireland 7s name 13-man squad for Olympic qualifier Anthony Eddy has named a 13-man squad for a crucial Olympic qualifying tournament in France this weekend. Rugby • 10 Jul 19
Sevens Series place up for grabs in Hong Kong Ireland have named a 13-strong squad for the World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong this weekend. Rugby • 01 Apr 19
Sevens Series place up for grabs in Hong Kong Ireland have named a 13-strong squad for the World Rugby Sevens Series Qualifier in Hong Kong this weekend. Rugby • 01 Apr 19
Ireland Women 7s ready to step up Tokyo mission The Ireland Women's Sevens side are ready to ramp up preparations for the Tokyo Games after the IRFU confirmed 11 players have been handed full-time contracts. Rugby • 15 Oct 18
Ireland Women 7s ready to step up Tokyo mission The Ireland Women's Sevens side are ready to ramp up preparations for the Tokyo Games after the IRFU confirmed 11 players have been handed full-time contracts. Rugby • 15 Oct 18
Women's 7s squad named for Japanese event Director of Women's and 7s Rugby Anthony Eddy has confirmed the Women's 7s squad to travel to Japan to compete at the fourth stage of the World Women's Sevens series in Kitakyushu on 22/23 April. Rugby • 13 Apr 17
Women's 7s squad named for Japanese event Director of Women's and 7s Rugby Anthony Eddy has confirmed the Women's 7s squad to travel to Japan to compete at the fourth stage of the World Women's Sevens series in Kitakyushu on 22/23 April. Rugby • 13 Apr 17
Eddy: Withdrawals great 'opportunity' for others Ireland's director of women's rugby says the the decision to withdraw three key players from today's Six Nations squad was taken with the world cup in mind. Six Nations • 26 Feb 17
Eddy: Withdrawals great 'opportunity' for others Ireland's director of women's rugby says the the decision to withdraw three key players from today's Six Nations squad was taken with the world cup in mind. Six Nations • 26 Feb 17
