Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Cliodhna Moloney will win her 41st Ireland cap this afternoon

'Life as normal' - England test is personal for Moloney

Playing against England is a significant one for Cliodhna Moloney, with her fiancée Claudia MacDonald part of the wider English squad.

Rugby • 12 Apr

Cliodhna Moloney has won 34 caps for Ireland

Moloney: Ireland set-up 'worlds apart' from old days

Cliodhna Moloney says she is confident that the IRFU has put the right structures in place for women's rugby to have a bright future in Ireland.

Rugby • 03 Sep 24

Ireland's Katie Corrigan by Abbie Fleming

Six Nations: Ireland 36-5 Wales recap

Ireland made a big statement as they claimed their first win of this year's Women's Six Nations, beating Wales 36-5 at Musgrave Park. Here's how it happened.

Rugby • 13 Apr 24

'She's worked hard' - Danaher hails Moloney attitude

Back in the squad and back in the matchday 23, Clíodhna Moloney has been hard at work as she prepares for a first Ireland cap in almost two and a half years.

Rugby • 11 Apr 24

Cliodhna Moloney hasn't played for Ireland since November 2021

Miller thrilled with Moloney's Irish return

Former Ireland international Alison Miller believes the return of Cliodhna Moloney to the Irish squad is a sign of progress in the IRFU.

Rugby • 10 Apr 24

Moloney will win a 32nd Ireland cap if selected this weekend

Bemand: Now is the right time for Moloney to return

Scott Bemand says the time is right for Cliodhna Moloney to resume her international career, although the Ireland coach was non-committal over whether or not the hooker would be involved for this weekend's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cork.

Rugby • 09 Apr 24

Cliodhna Moloney during November 2021's Autumn Series which preceded her omission from the Irish squad

Moloney recalled to Ireland squad after two-year exile

Cliodhna Moloney has been recalled to the Ireland squad for the first time since November 2021.

Rugby • 05 Apr 24

Moloney Ireland recall not on cards at the moment

Cliodhna Moloney is not in line for an immediate recall to the Ireland squad but the door is not shut on the Wasps hooker, according to scrum coach Rob Sweeney.

Rugby • 05 Apr 22

Cliodhna Moloney was a surprise omission from the squad

Moloney omission 'rugby decision', says McWilliams

The door is open for Cliodhna Moloney and other Ireland internationals who missed out on selection for the Six Nations, insists Greg McWilliams.

Rugby • 21 Mar 22

Moloney played all eight games for Ireland last year

Cliodhna Moloney left out of Ireland Six Nations squad

Cliodhna Mooney and Sene Naoupou have both been left out of Ireland's squad for the opening rounds of the TikTok Women's Six Nations.

Rugby • 03 Mar 22

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

Griggs: 'You've seen the social media of a united group and it's probably brought them closer together to be honest'

Irish team closer than ever after tough week - Griggs

Ireland head coach Adam Griggs says he's proud of how his players rallied around Cliodhna Moloney, following their 20-10 win against the USA last night.

Rugby • 13 Nov 21

Ireland's players celebrate the opening try of the game from Beinhinn Parsons.

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 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

Anthony Eddy inadvertently kicked off a serious debate about the future of women's rugby in this country

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

Cliodhna Moloney was not impressed with Anthony Eddy's interview

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

Cliodhna Moloney (right) likened Eddy's comments to 'slurry spreading'

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

Moloney (l) and Ringrose enjoyed very consistent seasons

Moloney and Ringrose voted Players' Players of the Year

Cliodhna Moloney and Garry Ringrose have won the Zurich Players' Player of the Year 2020 awards.

Rugby • 18 Oct 20

'The women's game, we have to be able to sell ourselves too'

Steed: I don't see Irish women's rugby ever going pro

Former Ireland captain Fiona Steed says she cannot see the Irish women's game going fully professional in the near future in the current financial climate.

Rugby • 30 Sep 20

Ireland players celebrate a late penalty try

Adam Griggs satisfied with Ireland's 2020 progress

Ireland coach Adam Griggs says his team's improved performances have not surprised him after they picked up their second win of this season's Six Nations.

Rugby • 09 Feb 20

Cliodhna Moloney