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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 • 04 Sep

26 April 2025; Edel McMahon of Ireland in action during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Scotland and Ireland at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. Photo by Paul Devlin/Sportsfile

McMahon: 'We want to be heading to London' at RWC

Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon says the finals weekend is their target, as their preparations begin for the Rugby World Cup later this year.

Rugby • 11 Jun

Ireland players celebrate after qualifying for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

'So proud' - Ireland revel in World Cup qualification

Pride was the buzz word for Ireland's player of the match Brittany Hogan after qualification for the 2025 Women's Rugby Cup was secured following a tense 15-12 victory over Scotland in their final Six Nations match.

Rugby • 27 Apr 24

Brittany Hogan has started every game in this year's championship

Belfast trip extra special for Ulster back row Hogan

Two years on from missing out on the chance to play a Six Nations game in her home province, Ireland's return to Belfast can't come quick enough for Brittany Hogan.

Rugby • 26 Apr 24

Brittany Hogan made 10 carries for 63 metres against Italy

Hogan: Ireland taking positives but composure is key

Britany Hogan believes Ireland are just a few tweaks away from breaking their Guinness Women's Six Nations losing streak, as attention now turns to next week's meeting with Wales in Cork.

Rugby • 03 Apr 24

Brittany Hogan is set to win her 14th cap against Scotland on Saturday

Hogan: Defeat to Scotland won't lead to player exodus

Ireland flanker Brittany Hogan doesn't believe a potential wooden spoon for Ireland in the Women's Six Nations would lead to a player exodus.

Rugby • 26 Apr 23

A tough week for Irish women's rugby has ended on a high

Ireland captain Griffin relieved after 'tough' week

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin has praised the resolve of her team-mates, after Ireland got back into Rugby World Cup qualifying contention with a 15-7 win against Italy yesterday.

Rugby • 20 Sep 21

Ciara Griffin is expecting a big performance from Ireland this weekend

Griffin insists Ireland will shrug off French defeat

Ciara Griffin is confident that there will be no hangover within the Ireland squad following last weekend's Six Nations defeat to France.

Rugby • 23 Apr 21

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