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Ciara Griffin retired last November after winning 41 caps

Griffin wants emphasis on pathways in women's rugby

Ciara Griffin wants a clear emphasis on the pathway for players in order to improve standards in the women's game.

Rob Kearney and Ciara Griffin are among seven Irish players across both squads

Strong Irish presence in Barbarian squad for Twickenham

Rob Kearney and retiring Ireland captain Ciara Griffin are among those included in the Barbarian squads for this weekend's double-header at Twickenham.

Rugby • 22 Nov 21

'No better woman' - Griffin will be sorely missed

Two-try hero Ciara Griffin will be sorely missed as Ireland shut door on miserable year.

Rugby • 21 Nov 21

Ciara Griffin is held aloft by her team-mates after leading Ireland to victory against Japan

Retiring skipper Griffin pays tribute to family

A tearful Ciara Griffin paid an emotional tribute to her family as she brought the curtain down on her Ireland with a typically inspirational performance against Japan on Saturday evening.

Rugby • 20 Nov 21

Recap: Ireland 15-12 Japan

Irish captain Ciara Griffin marked her final game with two tries as Ireland came from behind to defeat Japan.

Rugby • 20 Nov 21

Griffin signs off on a high as Ireland edge past Japan

Ciara Griffin scored two tries on her final appearance as Ireland beat Japan 15-12 at the RDS.

Rugby • 20 Nov 21

Griffin has been described as "selfless" by her Munster and Ireland teammate Aoife Doyle

Griffin retirement an 'extra motivation' for Ireland

The retirement of Ciara Griffin will bring "extra motivation" to Ireland in their end-of-year Test with Japan this Saturday, according to Hannah O'Connor and Aoife Doyle.

Rugby • 18 Nov 21

Ciara Griffin will retire after Ireland's Test with Japan on Saturday

Griggs make eight changes for Griffin's Irish swansong

Ciara Griffin will captain Ireland in her final game before retirement, one of seven players retained in the starting line-up for this Saturday's Test with Japan at the RDS.

Rugby • 18 Nov 21

Griffin was appointed Ireland captain in 2018

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

Griffin has played 40 times for Ireland since her debut in 2016

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin to retire from Test rugby

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin will retire from international rugby after Saturday's meeting with Japan at the RDS.

Rugby • 16 Nov 21

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin (centre) alongside Nichola Fryday (left) and Maeve Óg O'Leary (right)

Griffin the 'proudest person in Ireland' after USA win

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin declared herself the "proudest person in Ireland", after her side closed out their most difficult week with a hard-fought win.

Rugby • 12 Nov 21

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin says she and her teammates support Cliodhna Moloney '100%'

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

Ella Roberts (L) and Mary Healy only made their Leinster debuts in August

Six uncapped players in Ireland squad for USA and Japan

Adam Griggs has named six uncapped players in the 33-woman squad for his final games as Ireland head coach next month.

Rugby • 27 Oct 21

Ireland to face USA and Japan in autumn Tests

Ireland's women team return to the international stage when they host the USA and Japan next month.

Rugby • 15 Oct 21

Ireland's lineout has been an issue in their two games so far

Laser-focused Ireland intent on getting job done

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin admits that the shock defeat to Spain has helped to focus the team.

Rugby • 24 Sep 21

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

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin is hoping to right some wrongs against Italy

Griffin ready to embrace the pressure in Italy

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin is ready to embrace the high-pressure situation of their crucial Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifier with Italy.

Rugby • 18 Sep 21

Ciara Griffin in action for Ireland against Spain on Monday

Griffin confident Energia Park fiasco won't be repeated

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin says she was disappointed with the situation that led to the IRFU apologising to Connacht and Ulster players over state of the changing facilities prior to the their Women's Interprovincial series at Energia Park, but is confident there'll be no repeat occurrence.

Rugby • 14 Sep 21

Ciara Griffin and her Ireland team-mates face Spain in Parma at 5pm

Griffin: Hungry Ireland want to be role models

Ciara Griffin says Ireland are desperate to inspire the next generation of rugby players when they end a long wait for World Cup 2021 European qualifiers later today.

Rugby • 13 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

Ciara Griffin: 'We've to focus on us and fix our errors'

Griffin: Clinical France 'a different animal'

Ciara Griffin says Ireland must treat next weekend's game against Italy as a cup final with a third-place finish in the Six Nations up for grabs.

Rugby • 18 Apr 21

Ciara Griffin leading out the team against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park

French homework done but Griffin keeps focus on Ireland

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin says the team are keeping the focus on themselves rather than the opposition ahead of Saturday's Women's Six Nations clash against France.

Rugby • 16 Apr 21

Griffin: Beibhinn is special, but so is the whole squad

Ciara Griffin hailed Beibhinn Parsons as "a special player" but was keen to put Ireland's impressive destruction of Wales on Saturday afternoon down to the collective.

Rugby • 11 Apr 21

Flanker Claire Molloy would be among the contenders, says Griggs

Pride of Ireland would be in any Lions mix, says Griggs

Ireland players would be in the mix for Lions selection if a women's team was set up, says Adam Griggs.

Rugby • 08 Apr 21

Ciara Griffin in action against Scotland

Personal discipline key to avoiding red, says Griffin

Ciara Griffin insists personal discipline is the key to avoiding the same fate as many of the teams in the men's Six Nations who had players sent off.

Rugby • 31 Mar 21