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Molloy retired from Test rugby after Ireland's World Cup qualification campaign

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

Paula Fitzpatrick: 'The club structure is not at a high enough level to prepare for international level'

Fitzpatrick: Serious review required after sad crumble

Former Ireland captain Paula Fitzpatrick has said any IRFU review into the women's game must focus on inadequate club structures as she reflected on the "sad" fall from grace the game has suffered in the last seven years.

Rugby • 28 Sep 21

Claire Molloy won 74 Ireland caps between 2009 and 2021

Former captain Molloy retires from Ireland duty

Former Ireland captain and two-time Six Nations winner Claire Molloy has announced her retirement from international rugby at the age of 33.

Rugby • 27 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

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

Dorothy Wall during the win over Wales in February

Experienced allies make Wall feel 'safe' in back three

Dorothy Wall says back three colleagues Claire Molloy and captain Ciara Griffin give her a sense of security ahead of her first start for Ireland in the Women's Six Nations.

Rugby • 23 Oct 20

Claire Molloy is back in the Ireland set-up

Updated Molloy return of 'huge benefit' to Ireland, says Griggs

Claire Molloy has returned to the Ireland squad for next month's rescheduled Women's Six Nations fixtures, providing head coach Adam Griggs with a boost heading into the back-to-back games against Italy and France.

Rugby • 23 Sep 20

Molloy captained Ireland during the 2017 Rugby World Cup

Claire Molloy to 'take sabbatical' from Ireland duty

Ireland have suffered a blow ahead of the new season after former captain Claire Molloy's announcement that she will be taking a break from international rugby.

Rugby • 07 Aug 19

Return of the Mac? Mick McCarthy is being linked with the Republic of Ireland job.

Recap: Your morning sports updates

Read back on all the latest sports news from this November Thursday morning.

Other sport • 22 Nov 18

Johnny Sexton enjoyed a trophy-laden year for both Ireland and Leinster

Sexton & Molloy named Rugby Writers Players of the Year

Leinster and Ireland outhalf Johnny Sexton and Wasps and Ireland flanker Claire Molloy were among those honoured at the gala awards tonight.

Rugby • 21 Nov 18

"Stockdale's brace shows that he is a fine finisher and I am sure the occasional defensive frailties will continue to be ironed out"

Mike Ross showing Ireland how to adapt under pressure

Rugby • 02 Mar 18

Scoring a brace of tries after working a week of nights

Ireland's Claire Molloy is a doctor based in Wales and after working a week of nights, she scored a brace of tries in the Six Nations at the weekend.

Rugby • 26 Feb 18

Conor Murray has 57 caps for Ireland and 5 for the Lions

Conor Murray named Irish Player of the Year

Munster, Ireland and Lions scrum-half Conor Murray has been named Player of the Year at the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Awards in Dublin.

Rugby • 31 Oct 17

Ireland will look to finish the World Cup on a high

Tierney forced to make changes for Wales clash

With Claire Molloy and Jenny Murphy unavailable, coach Tom Tierney has made four changes to the Ireland team to take on Wales in Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cyp 7th-8th play-off at Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 25 Aug 17

Ireland's Claire Molloy is tackled by Annaelle Deeshaye of France

Ireland skipper Molloy laments 'simple errors'

Ireland captain Claire Molloy has urged her team-mates to wipe out the errors that have plagued their World Cup and reap the rewards their ferocious work rate deserves.

Rugby • 18 Aug 17

Claire Molloy: 'We have to deal with pressure; it's a home World Cup.'

Molloy believes '16th player' can prove difference

Claire Molloy has called on Ireland's "16th player" to make the difference ahead of the World Cup opener against Australia at a sold-out Belfield Bowl on Wednesday night (7pm).

Rugby • 06 Aug 17

Claire Molloy named Ireland captain after Briggs blow

Claire Molloy has been confirmed as Ireland captain for the Women's Rugby World Cup after Niamh Briggs was forced out of the tournament with an Achilles injury.

Rugby • 02 Aug 17

Claire Molloy