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. Rugby • 08 Jan 22
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
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 … 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 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 … Rugby • 18 Nov 21
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 … Rugby • 18 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
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
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 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
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
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
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 … Rugby • 20 Sep 21
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
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 … Rugby • 14 Sep 21
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 … Rugby • 13 Sep 21
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
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 … Rugby • 18 Apr 21
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 … 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 … Rugby • 11 Apr 21
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
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 … Rugby • 31 Mar 21
